Archive for January, 2010
Apartment horror and hilarity – squirrel attack!
I do not like squirrels. It’s been over a year since a squirrel broke into my apartment and wreaked squirrel havoc on my belongings. You might call me traumatised; I just say I’m aware of my feelings.
“The Seagull”: Improvising art through life
The story: Chekhov’s classic, “The Seagull.” The performers: London theatre company The Factory. The show: unforgettable.
Sniff up culture, but do it cheap
In a cultural beacon such as London, you’re guaranteed to find great entertainment—here’s how to enjoy it on a student’s budget.
Harringay – a Haringey neighbourhood
Looking for a place to live that won’t break the bank? Harringay might just be it.
Hurrah for Haleem: Zaytun Restaurant in Stepney
Determined to sample all of the best food from all over the world here in London, Kathrine Anker hit Zaytun in Stepney for some authentically good Asian cuisine.
Borough Market – a foodie’s bliss
My first Christmas overseas, and my husband and I—besides each other—are sans family. The week was spent doing quintessentially London activities, but how would we spend the actual holiday? By cooking up a storm, with food from Borough Market.
Iranians in London protest, call for sanctions
London Iranians gathered outside of Downing Street today to protest the West’s perceived appeasement of the dictatorial regime. Waving flags and chanting protest slogans, the 50-odd protesters called for severe sanctions against the government of Mahmoud Ahmedinijad.
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