July 2007
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It's A Bit Wet
It’s now been over two months running of almost autumnal weather here in the UK. Give or take a few days here and there, Summer hasn’t begun yet at all. Last Friday, a massive weather system rolled over central England dumping double the monthly average of rain on the area in less than 24 hours. Flooding has been the obvious result. At the moment, 350,000 homes are without clean...
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Tour de France 2007 (Prologue)
Last Saturday, I experienced something I have never experienced before. The past five years or so, I’ve watched and enjoyed it on television, but when it made a historic trip to London, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see it in person. I’m talking of course about the Tour de France, not just the most prestigious cycle race in the world, but also one of the most grueling...
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Review: Novotel Paris Gare Montparnasse
No Parisien charm, but plenty of comfort and space in a hotel that’s ideally located in the heart of the city.
If you’re looking for a good value, modern and conveniently located hotel in the centre of Paris (and why wouldn’t you), look no further than the Novotel Paris Gare Montparnasse.
Design and Decor
The building itself was finished in 2006, so it still smells and...