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One of Europe & the world's most dynamic, exciting cities, a brilliant mix of cool & historic, tasty & gritty. And of course host to the 2012 Summer Olympics. Oi, let the good Thames roll...

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on our blog: heard of Fortnum & Mason department store?

Fortnum & Mason, a venerated and historic London landmark, was proclaiming its affection for the then upcoming Royal Jubilee with a…Continue

Started by Tripatini Nov 24, 2012.

now on our blog: London after the Olympics

Londoners suffered collective withdrawal symptoms when the Olympic Games ended on August 11 and are now hoping to recapture some of the drama and excitement when the Paralympics begin on 29 August.…Continue

Tags: Europe, United Kingdom, events, Paralympics, Olympic Games

Started by Tripatini Aug 31, 2012.

At the end of the London games, looking back to the very beginning...

With the London Olympics now a successful entry in the history books, let's go back to the beginning...Wednesday, July 6, 2005. It's the day that the IOC, meeting in Singapore, awarded the games to…Continue

Started by Darryl Musick Aug 13, 2012.

New on our blog: With the 2012 Olympics finally underway, a view from the ground in London. What are your own first impressions, on TV or in person?

So the Olympic Games have finally begun! Friday’s opening ceremony was viewed by people all over the world, and countries are already starting to rack up medals in events like swimming, cycling, and…Continue

Tags: Europe, United Kingdom, events, Olympic Games, England

Started by Tripatini Jul 29, 2012.

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Comment by Darryl Musick on March 25, 2013 at 11:27am: We're celebrating Atlantic destinations and crossings at The World on Wheels starting with an old London trip infused with newly discovered pictures. Come along as we take the Eurostar for a day out to Paris: http://tinyurl.com/cwmzbwo

Comment by Tripatini on July 10, 2012 at 11:40am: A Tripatini member is looking for suggestions for a good, affordable London hotel for late August and early September. If you'd like to help, kindly click on this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum. Thanks much!

Comment by Tripatini on June 13, 2012 at 12:51pm: Now in our blog: why has Olympics travel led to a rise in travel insurance purchasing?

Comment by Tony Humphrey on April 21, 2012 at 5:24pm: A little humour / humor for y'all.... I was in a local store in Fairhaven, Wa. when I overheard the store owner telling a customer that she could get good fish and chips at the '2 storey London Bus'...... I had to intervene and inform them that it is called a 'double decker' bus .... we had a good giggle and enjoyed the excellent locally made wood products...

Comment by Allan Lynch on March 31, 2012 at 10:38am: You're a little premature for April Fool's. Or are you on the other side of the international date line? That always confuses me.

Comment by Northeast News on March 31, 2012 at 10:20am: People will be able to book rooms and suites in Buckingham and Kensington palaces for the 2012 Olympics, says EasyToBook.com. And you thought Clinton putting people up in the Lincoln bedroom was shocking? What next for the royal family?

Comment by EnLinea Media on April 23, 2011 at 4:02pm: Check out the latest on our Royal Wedding Travel Watch: Even Now, It's Not Too Late to Book Regal Hotels! (And our list of cool digs is a great little selection for any time of year, too!)

Comment by EnLinea Media on April 21, 2011 at 8:36am: Thanks, Rita. Can you post that on Ask A Travel Pro please? Please click on this link.

Comment by Rita Payne on April 21, 2011 at 8:31am: Try this link: http://www.the-river-thames.co.uk/leisure.htm

Rita

Comment by EnLinea Media on April 21, 2011 at 8:29am: A Tripatini member has posted an enquiry about narrowboat rentals on the Oxford Thames canal ring near London. If anyone can advise her, please respond by clicking on this link to Ask A Travel Pro. Thanks much!