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Win an Olloclip 3-in-one iPhone camera lens!
I love my DSLR, no doubt about that but I do hate its bulk not to mention its weight. I don't exactly fancy lugging it around for the whole day waiting for a good shot. More often than not, I rely on...
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Geffrye Museum Herb and Period Gardens - a quiet little sanctuary
With almost every single patch of grass in central London filled with sunbathers, you would be hardpressed to find somewhere quiet to enjoy basking in the sunshine. If you are in Shoreditch, you need...
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London King's Cross is no longer dodgy
Some respite from the warm weather I recall asking a friend about the capital before we decided to take the plunge and relocate to London. Having spent a number of years in London, her finger circled...
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Queen's Birthday Celebrated in Style at the Trooping of the Colour
Trooping of the colour at Queen's Birthday - photo by UK Ministry of DefenceThis piece is contributed by Darren Douglas. The Queen's official birthday was celebrated in style at the annual trooping of...
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5 signs tell you that you are in the right neighbourhood in London
Choosing a right neighbourhood is never easy (photo by Peter Morgan) London with its myriad of nooks and crannies is bewildering to the newcomer. If you are looking for a place to settle down, you can...
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London Secret Comedy Club - A virgin's experience (read before you go)
Photo by Ardinnnn I'm at a comedy club. It's hard to believe but I have never been to a live comedy act after all these years in London. Well, it's not exactly true. I have been to Hammersmith Apollo...
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Notting Hill Carnival - the crowd is just getting warmed up
Every year this time, Notting Hill is transformed beyond recognition by revellers that come from far and wide to take part in the celebration that started in 1966. Over the end August Bank holiday,...
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The Drowned Man (by Punch Drunk) - the night when we become faceless
"Go alone," a friend told me. I took her advice and bought a lone ticket. She enjoyed it thoroughly the first time round and was thinking of going again just so that she can see the rest of the plot...
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London Dungeon - is it really worth you time?
London Dungeon (photo by Feggy Art)London DungeonAddress: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PBPhone: 0871 423 2240Nearest Tube station: Westminster, WaterlooLondon...
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Portobello Market - London's favourite antique market
It's nice to take a trip down to Portobello Market at Notting Hill every now and then, especially when the sun is out. Never mind the throngs of tourists checking out every single item that looks...
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War Horse (New London Theatre) - superb puppetry makes you feel for Joey
War Horse New London Theatre Drury Lane London WC2B 5PWPhone: 020 7452 3000Nearest Tube station: Holborn, Covent Garden, TempleSteven Spielberg said that he wept after watching War Horse in London a...
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Dover - the last bastion of defence against Hitler's Europe
Dover Castle dominating the port town of Dover What comes to your mind when you think of Dover? The white limestone cliffs of Dover, the last bastion of defence against Hitler's Europe more than half a...
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King's Cross Carnival - The Opening of King's Cross Square
Get ready to catch! King's Cross Square finally reopens after a £500 million revamp that lasts five years. Although it comes more than a year late for London Olympics 2012, I am a bit gleeful that the...
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Singapore Mandai Zoo - Where to bring your kids in Singapore
An icy stare from the Hamadryas Baboon (photo by Ross Pollack)TT heads to Singapore for a short visit and goes straight to one of the island's top attractions. I have said it before and I will say it...
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Gardens by the Bay - where to bring your kids in Singapore
The carbon neutral super trees at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay (photo by Eustaquio Santiman)After a visit to the Zoo, TT went on to Gardens by the Bay, one of the key tourist attractions in...
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S.E.A Aquarium (the largest aquarium in the world)- Singapore for kids
S.E.A. Aquarium at Resort World Sentosa (photo by Choo Yut Shing)Just before heading back to London, TT checked out the largest aquarium in the world. The S.E.A Aquarium is the latest offering from...
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Christmas windows displays on Oxford Street - Selfridges vs John Lewis
Christmas is just round the corner and stores have long stocked up on Christmas gifts and stocking fillers. Even though the Christmas lights along Regent and Oxford Street haven't been lit up yet, the...
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Discount outlet shopping in London
Looking for fashion wear on the cheap? (Photo by Chris JL)Mention shopping in London usually lands you along Regent Street and Oxford Street; rarely would any London tourists venture beyond the the...
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Tiger - where to get your Christmas stocking fillers in London
TigerAddress: 241-242 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1T 7QXNearest Tube station: Tottenham Court RoadIt's time of the year again to dig deep into our pockets to splash out for Christmas goodies. Yep, am...
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Quality Chop House Food Shop & Butcher - quality British produce in London
Quality Chop House Food Shop & ButcherAddress: 90 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3EANearest Tube station: Farringdon RoadOpening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pmIt is said that...
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Last minute Christmas gifts - top picks this year
Choosing a gift for someone need not be a chore (picture by Jeremy Richardson)If you are still undecided, here are TT's top picks this Christmas. Time had this habit of creeping up on me. I thought I...
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Stephen Ward Musical - Lloyd Webber too good for a scandal?
Stephen Ward (The Musical)Aldwych TheatreAddress: 49 Aldwych, London WC2B 4DFPhone: 0844 847 1712Nearest Tube station: Covent Garden, TempleTT catches the latest musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and this...
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M&M World (London) - largest candy store in the world
M&M World (London)Address: 1 Swiss Ct, London W1D 6APPhone: 020 7025 7171Nearest Tube station: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester SquareThink of M&M and those little multicoloured coated chocolate...
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What not to do in London's Leicester Square - 6 things to avoid
Welcome to arguably the most happening part of London - Leicester Square, the heart of London's West End. In fact, most of everything that is worth seeing in London is within a fifteen minute stroll...
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Fortnum & Mason (King's Cross St Pancras) - tea before the journey
Fortnum & Mason (St Pancras)Address: Unit 1A, St Pancras International Station Pancras Road, London N1C 4QPPhone: 0207 734 8040 Nearest Tube station: King's Cross St PancrasOpening Hours: Mon-Sat...
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