It’s National Vegetarian Week and with spring well and truly in swing, it’s an ideal time to munch on tasty fruit and veg. Whether it’s by dining out at out at one of London’s vegetarian restaurants (I recently sampled the …
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19 Apr
2010
2010
Visit London Asks: Where Do You Fly Kites in London?
Did you know April is National Kite Month? It started as an American tradition, but it’s one we’re happy to adopt over here! And with clear blue skies and not much other celestial activity going on over the weekend (due …
Read more...12 Apr
2010
2010
Visit London Asks: Have You Seen Signs of Spring in London?
This fantastic picture by fabienne & co reminded us how happy we are with the changing season in London. Yes, winter is very atmospheric, but nothing compares to seeing the first trees in blossom, crocuses and daffodils blooming in London’s …
Read more...22 Feb
2010
2010
Visit London Asks: What Are You Doing for Fairtrade Fortnight?
London’s looking to promote fairtrade in many different ways over the next 14 days: it’s Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 from today until 7 March. For the next two weeks, you’re being encouraged to swap your normal purchases for fairtrade stuff. So, …
Read more...1 Feb
2010
2010
Visit London Asks: What’s Your Favourite London Cinema?
We seem to be on a roll with Londony cinematic excitement at the moment. First, discussions about which part of the BFI’s 2010 plans are most impressive. Then Dalston’s Rio cinema celebrated its 100th birthday last week. And Saturday saw …
Read more...18 Jan
2010
2010
Visit London Asks: What Cheers You Up in London?
The third Monday in January (today!) is thought by some to be the most depressing day of the year. (There’s some scientific formula about the distance between Christmas and payday, and people having depressing New Year’s Resolutions like giving up chocolate …
Read more...11 Jan
2010
2010
Visit London Asks: How Did You Make the Most of London’s Snowfall Last Week?
Here’s a picture of the view from VL Towers last week, as the snow continued to fall into the early evening… Sure, the snow has caused some problems in the city in the last week. But for every train cancellation …
Read more...30 Nov
2009
2009
Visit London Asks: Where Will You Do Your Christmas Shopping?
Love it or loathe it, we’re just one day away from December and you can’t put off your Christmas shopping much longer! But where in London will you be heading to buy your gifts? Will the prospect of a traffic-free …
Read more...16 Nov
2009
2009
Visit London Asks: What Are Your Rainy Day Recommendations for London?
The weather in London this Saturday was typically autumnal: lots of exciting wind and rain, with a bit of thunder and lightning thrown in for good measure! Sadly, the wet weather led to the fireworks at the Lord Mayor’s Show …
Read more...9 Nov
2009
2009
Visit London Asks: What’s Your Favourite Smaller London Art Gallery?
Last week, we brought you news about exciting forthcoming exhibitions at the Courtauld, the Wallace Collection, and the Dulwich Picture Gallery. London is packed with smaller art galleries: the choice is fantastic. From the Wapping Project in East London to …
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