Tag Archives: London

A room with a view

Posted on February 13, 2012 by janh1

You never quite know what you’re getting when you book a hotel room. Sure you can specify sea view but is it a full on view of the ocean or a glimpse from a narrow angle that gives you a … Continue reading →

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Boris bikes: the good, the bad and OMG!

Posted on December 11, 2011 by janh1

I used to think that the best way to see London was from the top deck of a bright red London double-decker bus. Admittedly, this was the ideal when I was six and my parents took me to London for … Continue reading →

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100 years of neon

Posted on August 29, 2011 by janh1

It’s 100 years since the first neon sign was made. What’s not to like about neon? It’s one of my favourite gases – oxygen being my favourite. But they don’t sell oxygen except in very high places where the air … Continue reading →

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