Category Archives: General magpie travel

London Tube closures weekend of 17-18 August 2013

Posted on August 15, 2013 by suzykewct

Oops; I skipped last weekend’s report. Fortunately, none of the shutdowns affected central London. This weekend is a bit nastier… Here are the Tube closures for this weekend, Northern line is almost completely shut – from Stockwell to Golders Green/High … Continue reading →

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Some autumn festivals and exhibitions in Europe 2013

Posted on August 15, 2013 by suzykewct

From the London Independent. A new jewelry exhibition at the Museum of London opens in October for the now-named Cheapside Hoard. Dates from 11 Oct 2013 – 27 April 2014. Looks stunning. In Lisbon, the architecture triennale from mid-September thru mid-December. … Continue reading →

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Changes coming to Stonehenge

Posted on August 12, 2013 by suzykewct

From the English Heritage website after reading a blurb on the London Independent. I can’t decide how much I like the sound of this. On the one hand, it’s laudable to want to restore the area around Stonehenge so it … Continue reading →

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Increase your travel budget for Dutch tram and bus fares

Posted on August 12, 2013 by suzykewct

From Dutch News. Bus and tram fares have been increasing across the Netherlands. While still cheaper than other options, you’ll pay more than before. The amount of the increase varies among cities.

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New life for an Oxford cafe; foodie news from London

Posted on August 9, 2013 by suzykewct

From Oxford Mail. A new life for an eatery on St Giles in Oxford. From the London Independent. Food, a summer drink and a street food app.

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London Tube closures weekend of 10-11 August 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by suzykewct

Oops; I skipped last weekend’s report. Fortunately, none of the shutdowns affected central London. This weekend is a bit nastier… Here are the Tube closures for this weekend, Piccadilly line – KingsX to Hammersmith (pain inna neck for Heathrow traffic)  … Continue reading →

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Rooms and meals in Greece just got a bit cheaper

Posted on August 5, 2013 by suzykewct

From Deutsche Welle. As though visiting Greece wasn’t already one of the best deals in Europe, the VAT on hotel rooms and restau meals has been dropped from 23% to 13%. Get ’em while they’re hot!

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Wine is back on the bill in nation of Georgia; Russia to upgrade its rail system

Posted on August 5, 2013 by suzykewct

From France 24. Russia banned Georgian wine for a while beginning in 2008 but it’s baaaack! From Deutsche Welle. Russia is planning to pour pots of money into modernizing its rail system, including the Asian portion. Makes me wonder what … Continue reading →

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New shops in Covent Garden

Posted on July 26, 2013 by suzykewct

From e-newsletter. Covent Garden is slowly adding high-end shopping choices. Penhaligon and Godiva are the latest, following Chanel last year. So far, it still feels pretty un-snobby; as long as I can still shop at Whittard’s, Tea Palace, Paperchase, Joy, … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures weekend of 27-28 July 2013

Posted on July 26, 2013 by suzykewct

Here are the Tube closures for this weekend, Bakerloo line (Sunday only) – Queens Park to Harrow & Wealdstone  Northern line – most of the line is shut; from Kennington and Charing X on the southern ends to Golders Green / … Continue reading →

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Not Europe – farewell to Sydney, Australia’s monorail

Posted on July 18, 2013 by suzykewct

From France 24. I missed the announcement in March that the monorail in Sydney, Australia would be taken down. The only significance to me is that I never rode on it; it was erected shortly after my only trip Down … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures weekend of 20-21 July 2013

Posted on July 18, 2013 by suzykewct

Here are the Tube closures for this weekend, All but one part of London Overground are in effect both days. District line – Tower Hill to Barking  Hammersmith/City – Liverpool St to Barking Jubilee – West Hampstead to Stanmore Metropolitan … Continue reading →

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Paris plage for summer 2013

Posted on July 17, 2013 by suzykewct

From the Adrian Leeds Paris real estate newsletter. The sandy seaside along the Seine is open again. And here’s a map so you can pick your spot. Grab your blanket, shades and SPF gloop or IPS in France (indice de … Continue reading →

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Dutch coffeeshops, “beer” and a speedtrap

Posted on July 17, 2013 by suzykewct

From Dutch News. Although Dutch laws have been changed so that non-residents are no longer allowed to buy dope in coffeeshops, the implementation date has not been announced. Hurry up and get your tokes in now! On another consumer note, … Continue reading →

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Firemen and more in Paris for 14 Juillet

Posted on July 11, 2013 by suzykewct

From Adrian Leeds’ Paris real estate newsletter. Things to do in Paris on Bastille Day. Those cute firemen could be reason enough to visit the firehouses, sip some champagne and kiss the boys!!!

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London Tube closures weekend of 12-13 July 2013

Posted on July 11, 2013 by suzykewct

For those lucky sods who will be in London this weekend… District line – Whitechapel to West Ham   Hammersmith/City – Moorgate to Barking Northern – starting from Stockwell and northward to East Finchley/Golders Green. This means the two central paths … Continue reading →

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Messing about in boats in Paris and more summer fun

Posted on July 10, 2013 by suzykewct

From France 24. Take a boat out onto the lake in the Bois de Vincennes. And here’s a list of all sorts of summer activities throughout France indoors and out.

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Summer fun in the UK and beyond

Posted on July 9, 2013 by suzykewct

From the London Independent. Adventure weekends around the UK. Plan a trip down to Portsmouth for the newly opened of the Mary Rose museum. Rembrandts and more sneak over to Bath’s  Holburne museum from the Royal Collection. From Prague Post. … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures weekend of 6-7 July 2013

Posted on July 4, 2013 by suzykewct

For those lucky sods who will be in London this weekend… District line – spotty outages away from central London – Earls Court to Kens Olympia, Whitechapel to West Ham as well as Dagenham East to Upminster. Hammersmith/City – Moorgate … Continue reading →

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More euronews for spring 2013

Posted on June 27, 2013 by suzykewct

From Deutsche Welle. Russia is trying to require passenger data for everyone entering Russia, a violation of EU law, if not others. The new Dutch king and queen are going walkabout. Seems they survived the warm, wild welcome we gave … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 29-30 June 2013

Posted on June 27, 2013 by suzykewct

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. Another quiet weekend, relatively speaking. The District line between Earl’s Court and Kensington Olympia is closed (but if there’s nothing going on at Ken Olympia, does it matter?) The same … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 22 – 23 June 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 by suzykewct

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. Except for London Overground between Clapham Junction and Surrey Quays, only the Northern Line is closed, but that’s almost the entire line.   And Edgware Rd on the Bakerloo Line … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 15 – 16 June 2013

Posted on June 13, 2013 by suzykewct

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. I neglected to post the info for last weekend; I’m assuming nobody got caught short as a result. Five fingers of the District Line radiating out from Earls Court like … Continue reading →

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A roundup of ‘Euronews’ for spring 2013

Posted on June 12, 2013 by suzykewct

From the London Independent, DutchNews, France 24, et al. Ten gardens to visit when the weather cooperates. The Moscow Cat Circus returns. I’m hoping they get animal visas to travel outside Russia soon. Turn on your high-beams in the Netherlands; … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 31 May – 1 June 2013

Posted on May 30, 2013 by suzykewct

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. A chunk of the District Line from Earls Court and west, some of London Overground and a hefty section of the Northern line north of Camden Town. Also Circle Line … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for bank holiday weekend of 25-26 May 2013

Posted on May 23, 2013 by suzykewct

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. Another fairly quiet weekend. A chunk of the Central Line beyond N Acton station and the last bit of the Northern line beyond Colindale will be shut through Monday. Large … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 18-19 May 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by suzykewct

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. A nice quiet spell, apart from some headaches getting to or from Heathrow. A chunk of the District Line, some of London Overground and a hefty section of the Piccadilly … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 11-12 May 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by suzykewct

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this weekend. Most of the closures are outside of zone 1. The exceptions are parts of the Circle line between Kings Cross and Moorgate and a section of Hammersmith/City over by Liverpool … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures for weekend of 4-6 May 2013 – bank holiday w/e

Posted on May 2, 2013 by suzykewct

Here are the scheduled Tube system repairs for this bank holiday weekend. Just what everyone looks forward to – a three day weekend away from the job. And all sorts of Tube disruptions to complicate your holiday plans. I´m not … Continue reading →

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The latest art news in Italy

Posted on May 1, 2013 by suzykewct

From France 24. Getting up close and personal with Siena’s cathedral ceiling. Thru October 27th, 2013. A  fabulous alternative to that boring Stairmaster! In Venice, a Manet exhibition thru August 18th, 2013. I wonder if this is the same exhibition … Continue reading →

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