April 17th, 2008
Today the East End Film Festival opens, with an eclectic and cosmopolitan mix of films and events that reflect the patchwork nature of the East End.
It’s a chance to see a lot of self-funded and low budget films you won’t catch anywhere else, as well as films from Poland, Estonia, the Czech Republic, India, the […]
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December 18th, 2007
Depending on where you’re having a good time in London, and where you need to get back/home to when you’re done, you may end up on public transport for quite some time. If you’ve perhaps had a drink or two and it’s late at night on a gently rocking train, it’s easy to fall […]
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November 25th, 2007
One of the more interesting party areas in London is the infamous Old Compton Street in the heart of Soho. It is known as the center of the gay/lesbian community in London, and the area is vibrant and a lot of fun at night, no matter who you’re attracted to.
Soho in general is home […]
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November 25th, 2007
London is an extraordinarily safe city. No matter where I’ve been, no matter what time at night, I’ve never felt unsafe.
That said, London is a large city, and a very few people might be up to no good. Most crime is opportunistic, so if you follow some easy steps, you’ll dramatically minimise the […]
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October 25th, 2007
Before I write anything else, if you are offended by more adult-ish jokes and language, read no further. I won’t be making any of these jokes, but will be talking about one of the more hilarious theater productions currently on in London’s West End.
That production? Avenue Q. It’s absolutely laugh-your-bum-off funny. […]
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September 19th, 2007
Will you be in London on November 8th? Are you a fan of the punk?
If you can answer yes to both of those questions, you may be in luck. The Sex Pistols (the four surviving original members) are going to be performing at a one-off gig at Brixton Academy on November 8th of […]
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