Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Qype: The Sussex in London



London - Eating & Drinking - Pubs & Bars - Pubs


This pub is a good people watching spot if you can get a seat outside. You're in the heart of Covent garden here, so plenty look at. The interior is fairly generic and don't expect Michelin star cooking. I suppose this pub does what it says on the tin - cold lager, reasonably friendly folk and a standard (perhaps a bit touristy) menu. Speaking of which, think twice about going here in August. This place is heaving during the summer months!

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Monday, August 16, 2010

Qype: Napket Hanover Square in London



London - Eating & Drinking - Restaurants


Not quite as good as the Napket around the corner in Mayfair (no salad bar) but still a decent place to grab a sandwich. It's expensive in here, but i've always found the food to be fresh and tasty. Expect to pay £6-7 for a sandwich and a drink.

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Monday, August 9, 2010

Qype: Dale Hill Golf Club (The Woosnam Course) in Wadhurst



Wadhurst - Sport - Golf


Built in 1997, the Ian Woosnam course at Dale Hill is one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in Kent. The course itself is challenging, but not ridiculously so. Expect a number of lengthy, challenging Par 4s and 5s and 3-4 tight, but very pretty Par 3's.

According to Woosnam, "The course has been designed to have the perfect balance - tough enough for the pros and easy enough for the amateurs - and can be enjoyed by all."

A round here on a weekend will set you back £45 and buggies are included in this price. The course is open to the public and booking a tee time is compulsory on this course and definitely advised on the Old Course. Is it worth it? Definitely. I want to come back next weekend!

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Thursday, August 5, 2010

New Travel Blog

My brother and I have been talking about setting up a travel blog for ages and we're finally getting round to actually doing it. TripHunter will start its life as a travel blog - experiences, deals, funny stories, advice etc. and might (one day) evolve into something bigger and more interactive. We hope to get the first post up in the next couple of days, so happy reading and please let us know if there are any particular destinations or travel topics you'd like us to cover!

Friday, July 30, 2010

Qype: Inn The Park in London



London - Eating & Drinking - Restaurants - British - English


Very busy in tourist season (particularly during the day), but nevertheless a good place to stop for a snack if you are out and about around Buckingham Palace. Breakfast is supposed to be the best meal served here and i'm told the "build your own breakfast" is the right option to go for.

Expect high prices. This place is a honeypot for big spending American and Western European tourists.

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Qype: Mario's Cafe in London



London - Eating & Drinking - Cafes & Coffee Shops


A bit of a greasy spoon this place. If you're after a cheap, hearty but low quality full english breakfast, this could be the cafe for you. They do breakfast, lunch and dinner in here and the staff are actually pretty friendly. Popular with local taxi drivers and shop owners.

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Qype: Flowers By Laurette in London



London - Shopping - Florists


Excellent indoor and outdoor flowers and plants, but f'ing expensive. The ladies in here are very nice and the stock is beautiful but you might need to take out a second mortgage to buy 2-3 pot plant in here. Still, it's a good shop and i'll come back.

Quick tip - Venn street market is great for cheap plants and flowers. It's open on saturdays and sundays and is pretty much opposite Laurette.

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