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Thames River Cruise by EDF Energy ? A Relaxing, Informative Water Tour
While purchasing my tickets for the London Eye, I opted to save ten percent by purchasing a combination ticket that included the Thames River Cruise. The tickets to both attractions are relatively expensive, but worth the money. The ten percent savings takes some of the...
Renaissance Marriott at St. Pancras ? Luxury Accommodations, Great Location
My family made a recent visit to England. We designed our trip to spend half of our visit in London and half in the English countryside. Our “home base” in London was the Renaissance Marriot St. Pancras located adjacent to St. Pancras Station. This fabulous...
Covent Garden Market ? Street Performers, Churches, Museums, Food Vendors And Shopping
We visited Covent Garden Market on a Thursday evening and again on a Monday. The market was bustling with activity when we arrived. The street performers were a hodge-podge that ranged from talented classical musicians to guys dressed up in costumes that want a pound in exchange...
Stonehenge ? More Than Just A Pile Of Rocks
Why was Stonehenge built? Who built Stonehenge? If you are looking for concrete answers to questions like these, forget about it. However, a visit to one of Britain’s most famous landmarks is well worth the price of admission. At L8 (around twelve dollars) for an adult...
The London Eye ? A Bird?s Eye View Of London
The London Eye is located along the River Thames across from landmarks like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. When planning our recent trip to London, The London Eye was at the top of the list of places my teenage son wanted to visit. As such, it was our very first stop. ...
Heathrow - Flying In And Out Of London
While Heathrow is not the only International Airport in England, it is the one that connects directly from my local airport in the United States. I have only been through Heathrow on two trips in the past, the most recent being a vacation that ended last week. My flights in and out of...
The London Underground ? Maps, Apps and Gaps ? The Best Way To Get Around
I recently spend a week in England with my family. During our time in London, we took full advantage of public transportation. When we first arrived at the airport, I was advised that a taxi to London would set me back approximately L81 (or roughly 125 dollars). Conversely, we could take the...
Shotgun Stories ? Family Feud Arkansas Style
I have officially become a fan of Jeff Nichols. His recent films, Mud and Take Shelter were both strong character-driven films...
Iron Man 3--After Battling Aliens, Iron Man Returns To Earth To Face His Own Demons
Iron Man 3 is the latest entry in the Marvel Comics series. As a member of The Avengers, Iron Man’s last appearance on the big screen was the mega-release of The Avengers movie during the...
The Angels? Share ? A Redemption Story For Whiskey Connoisseurs
The Angels’ Share recently appeared at my local independent theater with no fanfare. We normally see trailers for upcoming films for several weeks before their release. This film did not even have a poster in the lobby. I was intrigued and learned that the film had a...
Mud - A Coming-Of-Age Film Worth Watching.
Jeff Nichols is a master story-teller. I was captivated by his film Take Shelter, which was an engrossing, character-driven film that captivated my attention from start to finish. Nichols has a soft...
Trance ? Building A Thriller Around Rosario Dawson?s Shaved Pussycat
Danny Boyle is well known for his tense storytelling from films like Trainspotting and, my favorite, Slumdog Millionaire. Boyle’s perspective combined with my favorite film genre (Suspense) was...
Blancanieves ? Snow White As You Have Never Seen Her. Ole!
Blancanieves retells the story of Snow White in a way you have never seen the story told. This Spanish film is a tribute to the black and white silent films of yesteryear. Set in the 1920s against the backdrop of Seville, Spain, we are introduced to an intriguing...
Olde Hickory Peabody?s Appalachian Ale ? A Mellow Session Beer
I picked up a bottle of Peabody’s Appalachian Ale at my local bottle shop on the recommendation of the owner. The beer was once produced by Carolina Beer Company out of Charlotte. The beer was picked up by Olde Hickory, which retained labeling similar to the original. ...
Chileans Learn How To "Just Say NO."
While Nancy Reagan was saying “No” to drugs, Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet was saying “No” to reform. With international pressure mounting in the late 1980s, Pinochet agreed to a plebiscite campaign to determine if there would be elections. The ballot...
Great Divide Espresso Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout ? Bitter Coffee
As a coffee drinker and fan of barrel-aged stout, I was certain Great Divide’s Espresso Oak-Aged Yeti Imperial Stout would be a perfect fit for me. I was wrong. This beer has achieved very high rankings, making the “Top 50 Beers in the World” list at Ratebeer,...
Oblivion - It's The End Of The World As We Know It...
Whenever I think Tom Cruise and science fiction, my mind goes to that crap film Vanilla Sky that Cruise starred in a decade ago. Yeah, I know he did Minority Report a year later, to sort of make up for things. But I generally associate Cruise with Vanilla Sky when I think...
The Place Beyond The Pines - Can't See The Forest For The Trees
The Place Beyond The Pinesfalls short of expectations. With a cast that includes heartthrobs Bradley Cooper and Ryan Gosling starring alongside sexy Eva Mendes, I had high hopes for this film. Especially with Gosling's recent indication he might "take a break" from acting. ...
Working Man's Lunch Bourbon Barrel-Aged Brown Ale From Fullsteam Brewery
Fullsteam Brewery is a small local brewery located in Durham, North Carolina. I purchased a couple of growlers around Christmas, but wasn't overly impressed. One of the growlers was their Working Man's Lunch, which was touted as a triubte to RC Cola and moonpie. The...
The Editor and The Dragon ? Horace Carter Risks His Life For Principle
Prior to 1953, Walter Horace Carter was an unknown newspaper editor in the small town of Tabor City, North Carolina. His newspaper had a circulation of less than 2,000. You needed a magnifying glass to even find Tabor City on the map. That year, Carter and his hometown were...