VisitEngland’s Quirky Events 2010

January 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

New York City (January 20, 2010) – Encompassing the charmingly quirky to absolute eccentric, England offers visitors an abundance of one-of-a-kind events, ensuring unique entertainment and an unforgettable experience for participants and observers alike. From the Isle of White Garlic Festival and annual Nettle-Eating Contest, to the World Toe Wrestling Championship and the Biggest Liar in the World Competition, VisitEngland, the official tourism body for England – comprised of the capital city London and its further... [Read more]

On Hope Street in Liverpool, England

July 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

If you’re on Hope Street in Liverpool and if you want a drink or snack then try the Philharmonic Dining Rooms at number 36. The Phil, as it’s known, is a Grade I listed pub that’s over 100 years old. The two smaller rooms are called the Brahms and Liszt rooms. The gentlemen’s toilets are the most famous part of the pub, with their marble urinals and toilets being part of guided tours. The rest of the interior has chandeliers, wood paneling, and mosaic floors. Real ales, guest beers, and lagers are served... [Read more]

The Digbeth Dalek of Birmingham, England

July 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Birmingham is the second largest metropolis in the UK and has the biggest canal system of any European city. I hadn’t visited Birmingham in nearly 25 years, but I had decided to go and see the outside of the new Selfridges shop, which had looked so amazing in

I parked in a new multi-storey car park in Brindley Place and headed towards the centre of town. I was immediately impressed by the buildings, the cafes, and the cleanliness of the canals by the National Indoor Arena, with its roundabout for canal barges.... [Read more]

The Eden Project, Cornwall, UK

May 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

The Eden Project was designated as one of the landmark Millennium projects for the UK. Despite there being no soil to absorb the rain, which caused the site to flood, the Eden Project opened to the public on 17th March 2001 and after just three months the millionth visitor had passed through the gates. The Eden Project is still popular, but once away from the entrance, the visitor is never aware of the crowds. The main reason to visit is the two massive biomes or conservatories that are made of galvanized steel tubing... [Read more]

Praise for Heathrow’s Terminal 5

April 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

It was with some trepidation when I noticed on my ticket that I had to spend 11 hours in Heathrow’s Terminal 5 before catching my connecting flight. The terminal has received so much bad press, that it’s about overdue to write about how really good that terminal is. My conclusion: once you have negotiated Terminal 5, you don’t want to have to deal with any other terminal in Heathrow airport again.
I arrived at about 11pm and had to spend the night. A Sofitel can be reached via a walkway from the... [Read more]