London’s Changing Skyline
There are changes afoot for my favorite city's skyline and as usual, not everyone is happy about it but you can't stop progress, as they say. However, what one calls progress another calls an eye-sore. So which is it? You decide. The Shard building can't be missed. Really, you can't miss it. It's not even finished yet and already it dominates the London skyline and reigns as the tallest building in the European Union. It will be fully completed this June. (Image Credit) Unbelievably, this is the change I'm most excited about but I may be alone on this one. One might argue ...
Rooms to Rent in an Ancient Castle
The 11th-century Durham Castle is benefitting from a £5-million refurbishment – and now offers holiday accommodation within its ancient walls. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in north-east England is home to Durham University’s oldest college and its rooms are available to rent for bed and breakfast during the university’s vacation times. There are now 40 single, twin and double ensuite rooms, newly refurbished and decorated to 4-star standard. The castle is next to the Norman Durham Cathedral on a prominent hilltop overlooking the small medieval city. The present castle began in 1072 as a simple defensive fortress commissioned by William the Conqueror. ...
British Telly Laughs in 2012
As usual there's lots to look forward to in the world of British telly for 2012: some old favourites return, some sadly come to an end and some fresh new comedies premiere. I'm listing some of the ones I'm especially looking forward to here, but if you have a favorite in mind, leave a comment to let me know about it. For a comprehensive list of new and returning shows, visit The British Comedy Guide. Absolutely Fabulous: Probably most of the comedy talk this season centered on the return of Patsy and Edina. Three new episodes ran through the Christmas viewing season but apparently there's an ...
Win a trip to London from Acorn Media
One of my favorite resources for British DVDs is Acorn Media. If you haven't seen their website, do check it out by clicking on the image below. They even have streaming available for some of your favorite British shows. While you're there, don't forget to enter their Queen of Crime Sweepstakes and win a trip for two to London. Here's what you'll win: Trip for two toLondon including airfare, hotel, and ground transportation A visit to the set of a Poirot or Marple production Tour of Greenway, Christie’s holiday home Tickets to see The Mousetrap, the world’s longest-running play One-day rail trip to Paris on the Orient-Express DVD library of Agatha Christie mysteries Fantastic, eh? And the good news ...
How to Avoid Teapots with Dribbly Spouts
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!I find on visits to people’s homes that far too few people even own a teapot. Is it just me, or is that shocking! After all, I don’t Continue Reading →
Giveaway for UK readers from Expat Mum
I hope that title got your attention because it isn’t very often that a blogger in the U.S. is able to offer a giveaway to U.K. residents, but Expat Mum is, right now! Check out her blog for details. Interested Continue Reading →
British Photo of the Week: Rubh An Duin Lighthouse, Islay
Islay is the southern most island in the Inner Hebrides and the Rubh An Duin Lighthouse sits just outside Port Charlotte on Loch Indaal (a sea loch.) (Image Credit) Interested in guest posting on Smitten by Continue Reading →
London’s Changing Skyline
There are changes afoot for my favorite city’s skyline and as usual, not everyone is happy about it but you can’t stop progress, as they say. However, what one calls progress another calls an eye-sore. So which Continue Reading →
Rooms to Rent in an Ancient Castle
The 11th-century Durham Castle is benefitting from a £5-million refurbishment – and now offers holiday accommodation within its ancient walls. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in north-east England is home to Durham University’s Continue Reading →
Ten Off the Beaten Paths in London
The American infatuation with the United Kingdom is nothing new and every year thousands of American tourists flock to the British Isles to enjoy tea, scones and all that the United Kingdom has to offer. They can find their Continue Reading →
Murder and Mayhem in the London Dungeon
From Jack the Ripper to Bloody Mary: there is much to find lurking in the shadows of London. Certainly one of the most popular gory attractions is the London Dungeon in Tooley Street. Toeing the line between comedic and Continue Reading →
British Telly Laughs in 2012
As usual there’s lots to look forward to in the world of British telly for 2012: some old favourites return, some sadly come to an end and some fresh new comedies premiere. I’m listing some of the ones I’m Continue Reading →
Win a trip to London from Acorn Media
One of my favorite resources for British DVDs is Acorn Media. If you haven’t seen their website, do check it out by clicking on the image below. They even have streaming available for some of your favorite British Continue Reading →
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