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Alex Robinson In this photo, I was…On a ten day hike to the Inca city of Choquequirao in the Peruvian Andes

From my last trip, I brought back…Some freshly-picked tea leaves from a Shan village in northern Thailand
I won't leave home without…My Canon EOS 5D and my Contax G2 cameras
My favorite cup of coffee…Is a Portuguese bica accompanied by a pastel de Belém tart
Alex's Posts
September 10, 2010, 12:29 PM
5 spots associated with the fab four—from the townhouse where the musicians all lived together to the site of their very own Apple store
September 7, 2010, 2:37 PM
This month, the capital says goodbye to summer and hello to autumn with a series of vibrant—and often free—festivals and events.
August 6, 2010, 9:37 AM
Tickets now available for rare access to Buckingham Palace.
August 5, 2010, 8:53 AM
As of this week, Americans visiting London will be able to join locals in renting some 6,000 bikes stationed around town, for about $1.50 each way.
August 3, 2010, 1:22 PM
The annual season of great value classical concerts gets underway in the Albert Hall
July 16, 2010, 12:01 PM
The London Pass smart card offers 56 attractions from $280. Is it worth it?
July 14, 2010, 3:00 PM
Introducing guided tours of the celeb hangouts, past and present.
July 6, 2010, 11:54 AM
July highlights include carnivals, boat races, park life, flower shows, and dance fests.
June 21, 2010, 11:57 AM
Rugby is far closer to football than soccer, and easier for Americans to understand.
June 16, 2010, 9:23 AM
Forget the West End London's hip nightlife scene has shifted to this fashionable neighborhood in the East End.
June 8, 2010, 11:58 AM
One of the largest Hindu temples outside Asia opens.
June 4, 2010, 10:15 AM
A new exhibit about underwater life at the Natural History Museum will entertain and educate your kids.
May 28, 2010, 12:34 PM
The $29 million facelift has added five new "Galleries of Modern London" in a stunning glass cube perched over the street, with models, posters, paintings, and artifacts.
May 13, 2010, 11:56 AM
It's not just Gordon Brown singing the blues this month in London.
May 11, 2010, 2:21 PM
Flower festivals, $7 Macbeth productions, and peak soccer season.
May 4, 2010, 10:21 AM
In honor of Hollywood's new Robin Hood caper, the city of Nottingham is celebrating.
May 3, 2010, 12:31 PM
Keep in shape whilst you sightsee.
April 29, 2010, 10:48 AM
Spend a family day on a replica of Drake's sixteenth-century galleon or sleep over in full Tudor costume among the cannons.
April 26, 2010, 1:12 PM
This outlying district of southeastern London is surfacing as a cool hangout.
April 19, 2010, 6:32 PM
If the ash cloud has left you stranded and broke in London, here are some places to visit for free: museums, galleries, and parks.
April 13, 2010, 4:27 PM
A local reveals quintessential ways to experience London in the spring.
March 8, 2010, 6:25 PM
A sketch of the city's graffiti scene.
March 2, 2010, 1:37 PM
This month, the British capital's hottest museum opening, dance performance, parade, river race, and city festival.
February 23, 2010, 1:56 PM
About 500 lamps brighten 84 miles.
February 22, 2010, 12:20 PM
At his museum at 221b Baker Street.
February 11, 2010, 10:54 AM
Reserve tickets now for the March debut.
February 5, 2010, 2:23 PM
From dancing to gallery-hopping.
January 28, 2010, 12:28 PM
A handy cheat sheet to High Tea.
January 21, 2010, 9:43 AM
A clever tribute to Darwin, with a bar.
January 14, 2010, 9:38 AM
What to look for--and ask for--so you're a good punter (customer).
January 4, 2010, 10:01 AM
The sweetest things... in the world's 27th priciest city.
December 30, 2009, 3:24 PM
The British abandon their inhibitions to party on New Year's Eve. Luckily, some of the best celebrations come without a price tag.
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