Gail Bailey is our guest blogger. Gail calls New York City home. However, she is currently on a discovery mission to find wonderful, secret places in Europe. One of her latest “finds” is the gourmet street Værnedamsvej. She shares with…
Continue readingThere’s nothing like an adrenaline rush and where better to make your heart beat faster than Cabo San Lucas! Zip-line with Wild Canyon Adventures, parasail with Natalia Sports Adventure, fish with Pochos Charters or fly like a bird in an…
Continue readingAn easy one-hour drive from Helsinki is the oldest inland town in Finland…Hameenlinna. In 1260, the Swedes built Hame Castle as a protective fortress against Russia. The most distinctive feature of the castle are the two red-bricked towers that rise…
Continue readingHave you ever felt unsure of yourself? Ever shied away from tackling a project just because you didn’t know how? Meet Elle! Heroine of Elle’s Grand Adventure. Elle is 63, recently widowed and taking a hard look at her life….
Continue readingWhy is everyone flocking to Chelsea’s Physic Garden? Might be to get up close and personal with Bella Donna, the poisonous berry that “ladies of the evening” would put a little of the juice in their eyes to dilate their…
Continue readingHampton Court, the residence of British royalty since the 16th century. Watch as David Ingham and Annie Coburn, co-authors of Walk London, walk you through this magnificent palace just 12 miles outside of the center of London. David explains the…
Continue readingThe London Underground, affectionately known as The Tube, is one of the longest (250 miles of track), oldest (started in mid-1850’s) and busiest (more than 1 billion passenger journeys in 2007) in the world. Since 2000, Transport for London (TFL) …
Continue readingLondon’s Borough Market is one of the most vibrant markets in the world. Acres of cheese, olive oil, wines, sauces, fruits and vegetables beckon you to taste and buy for your gastronomic delight. Toral Shah, owner of Urban Kitchen, conducts…
Continue readingJust a few short weeks ago, Boris Johnson (London’s Mayor) launched London’s Barclay Bike Hire. Even though there have been some “teething” problems, such as undocking problems, bike shortages, over-charged accounts. But, these glitches have not stopped the overwhelming response…
Continue readingThe United Kingdom will host the 2012 Olympic Games in precisely two years. In this time of austerity, the Olympic budget is a hearty £9.3 B ($14.4 billion USD), at least for the foreseeable future. What will this national investment…
Continue readingFrom Westminster pier, jump aboard a City Cruises boat (round-trip under £ 20 or $30) to the place where time begins, Greenwich. This hour long trip is fun regardless of sunshine or rain since a member of the boat’s crew…
Continue readingA few days after my arrival in London, I spotted my first elephant. Without hesitation, I gave it a big hug. The Walk London team (Ian P. Hardy, David Ingham and I) were strolling around Chelsea, getting a feel for…
Continue readingThe Suzy Guides Team was exploring Borough Market a few weeks ago when I spotted this guy who was the spittin’ image of Crocodile Dundee handing out fliers to Kayak on the River Thames. That was too much to resist! …
Continue readingYesterday the Suzy Guides Team (Ian P. Hardy, Annie Coburn and David Ingham) headed over to the Mall (near Buckingham Palace) to launch their musical careers. Annie’s singing career is doomed, I’m afraid! The team hopes you enjoy our fun.
Continue readingOne of the most breath-taking buildings in London is Somerset House. As you stand in the courtyard with the fountains dancing beside you, elegance envelopes you. What we know today as Somerset House began in 1549 as the project of…
Continue readingWimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship excitement begins the last week of June through the first week of July. If you want tickets, you need to plan ahead. For the 2011 Championships, obtain an application form, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope between…
Continue readingOn a recent Thames Kayaking trip, the Suzy Guides‘ team of David Ingham, Ian P. Hardy and Annie Coburn, stopped on the bank of the River Thames to have a picnic and rest after kayaking 4 miles down the River…
Continue readingThis 13 acre complex, known as More London, houses City Hall, The Scoop (an amphitheater), office buildings, restaurants and an open air pedestrian area with fountains. More London is located in Southwark, adjacent to Tower Bridge and on the South…
Continue readingConstruction on the Olympic Stadium, The Wave and the Olympic village is progressing. Last week the foundation for the track was being completed on the Stadium. Also, the lights have been installed. Comparison of construction progress for the London 2012…
Continue readingFirst thing that comes to mind when we think of Wimbledon is tennis. But, there is more to this lush community than a fortnight of tennis championships. Southside House is one of the jewels of Wimbledon Village. Here’s a photo…
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