Vauxhall Bus Station
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I understand the need for security but sometimes the line between safety and silly is pretty fine. A tourist had their photos deleted for taking a picture that I was able to find hundreds of on the web.
Police delete London tourists’ photos ‘to prevent terrorism’
Austrian tourist who photographed bus [...]

London – pool of light
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It is difficult to pinpoint when my appreciation for all things British kicked in but it took hold in my youth and persists to this day. So, it was inevitable that I would go to the other side of the pond once I [...]

This story starts with a misunderstanding and perhaps prejudice, but it is the last paragraph that I find inexcusable.
9 Muslim passengers kicked off flight after remark
Nine Muslim passengers were kicked off a flight from Washington, D.C., to Florida after other passengers reported hearing a suspicious remark about airplane security. “My brother and his wife [...]

Don’t you hate it when you go to a party and someone is wearing the same outfit? No this is not the world’s worst fashion crises but a model shoot that I ran into in London last Summer. One of the things I enjoy about travel is these little surprises that are spontaneous and can’t [...]

Good thing that Heathrow’s airport security was paying attention.
‘Drunk’ United Airlines pilot arrested at London airport
LONDON – A United Airlines pilot was arrested at London’s Heathrow Airport on suspicion of being over the legal alcohol limit, police confirmed on Monday.
The airline said the pilot, 44, was removed from service, adding that it would co-operate [...]

Eiffel Tower’s lights are to go out
Since January 1, 2000, every hour after dusk, the 20,000 bulbs twinkle brilliantly for ten minutes in what has become a tourist hit. But starting next month, Sete, the company subcontracted by Paris to run the tower, has decided to half the time the bulbs are on, cutting illumination [...]

England – to London – May 16 & 17
As were getting ready to head out the door for a two and a half week journey we got a call from my son Mike that his car had a flat tire along the busy highway 101 near Santa Barbara. We had cell phone connectivity long enough [...]

Get Your Photo on the Cover of a Lonely Planet Guide
Pikeo is yet another web 2.0 photo sharing site but this one s having a contest that will place the photos from four of their users on the cover of a new Lonely Planet Guide. The winners will also win a trip from Intrepid Travel. [...]

As I get ready for my upcoming trip to London I have been doing my homework and stumbled across this video that is a great overview of the monuments in London that are related to the great London fire.
Starting at Monument and winding along the streets of the city towards Spitalfields, this walk follows [...]

London’s Heathrow Airport opened its new terminal five to great fan fare. The new terminal is state of the art and will be the new home of all the British Air flights into London. The implementation of the Open Skies treaty was even delayed so this terminal could be finished. Work on this terminal (including [...]