Jul 31
Bells rang out across the UK to celebrate the opening day of the Olympics and surprisingly, Big Ben was in the mix. Part of an art project known as “All the Bells” by Martin Creed, the goal of All the Bells is to have every bell in London ring for three minutes at 8:12 am …
Jul 30
London Facts: The London Underground is expecting 25% more passengers than normal on July 30th, the first weekday of the Olympics. Traveling in London is already a pain in the rear, but this today could to be truly awful. For many Londoners, the morning commute is an experience that brings them closer to their fellow …
Jul 29
Exploring London just received a fun twist thanks to a new outdoor exhibit featuring the Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville. The new exhibit, Stroll, features 83 statues of the mascots throughout the city to celebrate the Games. The two meter tall figures can be found in some of London’s most well-known locations such as Covent …
Jul 26
Watching the Olympic torch this morning was an amazing experience. It was the fastest 10 seconds I can remember and my most memorable Olympic experience to date. To see the Olympic torch and its bright orange flame was an inspirational moment. Carried by soldiers, community volunteers, athletes and students, each person running with the flame …
Jul 25
I’ve never heard of an airline telling people not to fly, but that’s exactly what British Airways is doing and it’s amazing. To support Team GB and London 2012, British Airways – the official airline of London 2012 – is encouraging Brits to stay home and embrace the Games. Home field advantage is someone every …
Jul 24
It’s been two weeks since I completed a 3-month project in Switzerland and returned to London… My company phone: deactivated. My company laptop: turned off. My travel plans this week: none. Some of the people I knew in Lausanne referred to me as a consultant – a word normally associated with the financial industry and …
Jul 22
There are two opening ceremonies this week, one of which will capture the attention of European men and fashionistas, the other is simply the Olympics. Adding to this week’s long list of activities is the launch of Victoria’s Secret’s first European store – and the final preparations for the brand’s flagship store on New Bond …
Jul 20
With the Olympics only one week away (Wow!) and many people of us without tickets, the department store John Lewis created an opportunity to see the Olympic Stadium. My family and I discovered the store’s viewing area in late May during a visit to the area. Seeing the Olympic Park was on every family member’s to-do …
