According to the new Michelin Tokyo restaurant guide, the Japanese capital is the place to be for real gourmet dining. The city’s 150 selected restaurants received 191 stars in total, more than any other city in the world. Paris “only” has 97 stars. Sixty percent of the chosen restaurants serve Japanese food, some French, a handful of Chinese and Italian, and one Spanish. Visit the [...]
Archive | November, 2007
Liverpool Street Station Closed Over Christmas and New Year
Between December 23, 2007, and January 1, 2008, Liverpool Street station will be closed because of several projects. Travelers coming from Stanstead Airport can use the connecting bus service from Tottenham Hale which is the last Stansted Express stop before Liverpool Street.
Big Giveaway by The Thinking Blog: Win a Water Resistant Laptop!
The Thinking Blog celebrates its one year anniversary and the upcoming holiday season with a Big Giveway. All participants have the chance to win a spanking new, water resistant, durable laptop from their current sponsor Ruff PC. To join in the giveaway, just write about it on your blog. You don’t even need to write in English. [...]
The Largest Connected Pedestrian Zone in Switzerland
The largest connected pedestrian zone in Switzerland can be found in the old town of Winterthur. This Swiss city is located nearly 30 minutes by train from Zurich in the northern part of the country. Winterthur’s old town begins at the street Untertor, followed by Marktgasse and Obertor. Stroll down Untertor-Marktgasse-Obertor from east to west, and don’t miss the [...]
Gospel in Harlem
If you happen to be in New York City on a Sunday morning, take the subway to 116th Street in Harlem where there are more Baptist Churches than in any other part of the city. The gospel service begins at ten and can sometimes be heard from the street. We discovered a beautiful Baptist Church [...]
Photographer’s Christmas Shopping List
All Day I Dream About Photography gives some great Christmas present tips for people who love photography. Check out the useful Photographer’s Christmas Shopping List divided in low budget, medium budget and an expensive budget.
You Can Always Rely on Mr & Mrs Smith
No, I’m not going to write about Mr & Mrs Smith with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The online hotel directory Mr & Mrs Smith actually chose the name long before the movie. Apparently because they are all about romantic getaways with your other half. Their directory includes the best hand-picked boutique and luxury hotels in the world [...]
4 Must Sees in London
Moving beyond the main tourist attractions is a must for many travelers, but when coming to a new city I sometimes prefer to visit the most popular sights at once. For first time visitors to London I would recommend Royal Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace, St. Pauls Cathedral and Royal Academy of Arts.
Find a Penpal Abroad and Learn a New Language
One of the best things with having a penpal from abroad is that you can learn a new language. Brevweb, Interpals Penpals, eTandem and United Friendship are good sites for finding a penpal in another country. I remember that my last Greek penpal learned me how to say: Me leme = My name is Ime apo Suecia = I come [...]
Buenos Aires Mobile Guide Audio
The Official Tourism Office of Buenos Aires offers 12 audio tours in different areas such as La Boca, Recoleta and Abasto. Visit Mobile Guide Audio for more information. On their website, the tourism office describes the tours as: “12 circuits to become acquainted with Buenos Aires history through the voices of their protagonists. Political speeches, testimonies [...]
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