Monthly Archives: May 2014

London Tube closures for weekend of 31 May – 1 June 2014

Posted on May 31, 2014 by suzykewct

Here are this weekend’s Tube closures. Circle line – Gloucester Road to Aldgate via Victoria Farringdon station closed District line – S Kensington to Aldgate East and Earl’s Court to Kensington (Olympia) Metropolitan line – Moor Park to Amersham/Chesham Northern line – Saturday – Camden … Continue reading →

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Dutch tidbits – spring 2014

Posted on May 26, 2014 by suzykewct

From Dutch news. Bike parking to be expanded in Amsterdam. A canal house is being created using a 3D printer and is open to visitors. Problems with high-speed rail service continues, but slow trains are still in service between A’dam … Continue reading →

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tidbits of UK travel news

Posted on May 25, 2014 by suzykewct

From the London Independent.  A (very) modest hotel in Wales scores for customer service. Even thrifty old me could afford to stay here! I wonder how far in advance one needs to book? And here are a few ideas for … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for bank holiday weekend of 24-26 May 2014

Posted on May 22, 2014 by suzykewct

I apologize for not posting Tube closure news for the past two weekends. Other things to do and have been out of town. I’m sure nobody got stranded because of it. Here are this weekend’s Tube closures. Everything except for … Continue reading →

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Tchin-tchin! – Paris Beer Week 2014 is coming

Posted on May 20, 2014 by suzykewct

From the Paris info website – As we say in New England – “Getcha beeah heeah”! What is really great about the event billed Paris Beer Week is that it runs from 24 May thru 11 June. Plenty of time to … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous art news around Europe 2014

Posted on May 20, 2014 by suzykewct

From London Independent – Matisse at the Tate Modern thru early September 2014. More Matisse at the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris and a Matisse trail in Collioure in French Languedoc (aka French Catalunya). This last one sounds intriguing – see info at … Continue reading →

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Solo travel in Paris – from the NY Times

Posted on May 12, 2014 by suzykewct

From the NY Times. Solo in Paris – makes me want to see the city again; it’s been more than ten years and never for more than two days. Paris demands much more time than that! The article is a … Continue reading →

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Duck and Waffle in London and some rums to try

Posted on May 6, 2014 by suzykewct

From London Independent. A 24-hour restau on the 40th floor of Heron Tower, Bishopsgate, the Duck & Waffle is open all day and has amazing food. I probably would not have bothered posting this, but the name is curious, dontcha … Continue reading →

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Second week of strikes on London Tube suspended 5 May 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by suzykewct

TfL has announced that the strikes slated for this week have been suspended. Services will return to their normal schedules. Cabbies may not be thrilled, but there you are.

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London Tube strike action update for week of 5 May 2014

Posted on May 4, 2014 by suzykewct

Transport for London (TfL) has updated their plans for service during the planned strike this week. Click on the link to see which stations are expected to be in service and which stations will be skipped. The standard disclaimer for … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures and traffic headaches for bank holiday w/e 3-5 May 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by suzykewct

Here are this weekend’s Tube closures. Remember that there is still a second strike action set for most of next week similar to this week. I’ll post any changes to the prediction described below. Hell, it’s bank holiday weekend. Leave … Continue reading →

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