Mar 28
Following a lazy picnic in Richmond Park, The White Cross in Richmond is a great place for a pint and chips (fries). Along the river and a few minutes away from the tube, The White Cross is a classic English pub with dark wood finishes, a steady crowd at the bar, and Young’s ale on …
Mar 27
LEGO minifigures can literally lose their arms, legs, and heads. Adding to the misfortune and suffering of these two inches plastic citizens of the world, is the permanent scaring left behind from years of exploring… and kids using their teeth to take the guys apart. Recognizing the growing epidemic of misplaced and unloved minifigures, Liam …
Mar 22
Clapham: What used to be one of London’s dodgier parts of town quickly became one of the city’s trendiest spots for young professionals. While this information may not be new or ground breaking, the area’s newest building – The Library Building – should catch your attention. Excited to explore the neighborhood and see London’s newest …
Mar 18
If you attend a family function in the Piehl household, the transportation industry will typically be a topic of conversation. It might sound weird but it’s in our blood. For more than 30 years, Papa Piehl has worked at Harley-Davidson, Mama Piehl is a veteran airline employee, and I was a Harley-Davidson service advisor in …
Mar 16
Why do the Irish and British fight? Is it because of the stereotypes that say the Irish have good luck and the Brits have bad teeth? Or perhaps it’s because England has the incredibly beautiful Cheryl Cole and Ireland got stuck with Sinéad O’Connor. Regardless of the reason, both countries like a good drink and …
Mar 13
For many, the Olympics Games will start July 27th with the Opening Ceremony in Stratford but for the athletes, the 2012 Olympics will start the moment their plane touches down at Heathrow. This past weekend British Olympic triple jumper Larry Achike, explained to myself and other potential Team Heathrow volunteers that the “Wow, this is …
Mar 09
Arriving 30 minutes before my train left, I was deathly afraid of missing my first Eurostar experience and a weekend in Brussels. At first glance, things didn’t look good. The lines appeared to be operated by America’s TSA, the self-check-in machine ran out of paper and needed to be reset, and the staff member helping …
Mar 02
Who would let a Dutch guy be the head chef at a restaurant known for “Great British Food”? The awesomely smart folks behind the restaurant group Canteen, that’s who. My Dutch flatmate Jesper is the head chef at the Canteen in Covent Garden and yes, your gut reaction is correct – having a chef as …
