There is more than one Queen in England. And soon their histories will find national representation. Queer Britain is working to establish the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum. With an anticipated opening in 2021, the brick- and-mortar museum will host permanent and temporary exhibits, with an innovative digital presence. It will feature objects and records … Continue reading A Queens’ Museum in Great Britain
The Week in Travel (12/7/12)
The world of travel moves fast! Let’s keep up–together. On Fridays, Traveling IQ curates the highlights from the past week: *Royal babe, indeed! Refusing to be overshadowed by his future niece or nephew, a mural of a shirtless Prince Harry now permanently hangs in the London gay club, Manbar (via Evening Standard). *Not without controversy, … Continue reading The Week in Travel (12/7/12)
Let’s Get Visual: East London
The Traveling IQ vault is packed with travel photos that have never seen the light of day. They’re lonely and want to say hello. Here’s a little photo tour of East London, from my November 2011 visit. East London has undergone a dramatic change over the last decade. The once isolated area beyond the Tower … Continue reading Let’s Get Visual: East London
The Week in Travel (10/19/12)
The world of travel moves fast! Let’s keep up–together. On Fridays, Traveling IQ curates the highlights from the past week: *When the Skyfalls in the Thunderball will Dr. No employ his License to Kill on the Octopussy, or will his GoldenEye realize that The World is Not Enough? Retrace the travels of James Bond, and … Continue reading The Week in Travel (10/19/12)
The Week in Travel (8/17/12)
The world of travel moves fast! Let’s keep up–together. On Fridays, Traveling IQ curates the highlights from the past week: *Ryan Lochte is peeing in a new pool; Posh, Sporty, Ginger, Scary and Baby are now a little less spicy; and Londoners are minding the gap in media coverage. What happens next in post-Olympic London? … Continue reading The Week in Travel (8/17/12)
The Week in Travel (7/20/12)
The world of travel moves fast! Let’s keep up–together. This week, Traveling IQ curates recent travel stories on London, which you may have heard is hosting a sporting event of some kind, starting July 27. *Fasten your seat belt, it's going to be a taxing night. One enterprising London cabbie has transformed his black … Continue reading The Week in Travel (7/20/12)
The Week in Travel (6/29/12)
The world of travel moves fast! Let’s keep up–together. On Fridays, Traveling IQ curates the highlights from the past week: *Traveling will make you thirsty. Quench it stylishly at one of the best new bars in cities including Berlin, Beijing, Buenos Aires, and other non-B beginning destinations. (via Conde Nast Traveler) *Eating out(doors) in London. … Continue reading The Week in Travel (6/29/12)
The Week in Travel (6/15/12)
The world of travel moves fast! Let’s keep up–together. On Fridays, Traveling IQ curates the highlights from the past week: *Money can't buy you love, but it might buy you the Love Boat. The Pacific Princess, the cruise ship which hosted countless celebrities on the famous television show from 1977 to 1986 was sold for … Continue reading The Week in Travel (6/15/12)
The Week in Travel (6/8/12)
The world of travel moves fast! Let’s keep up–together. On Fridays, Traveling IQ curates the highlights from the past week: *Get in touch with your inner Esther Williams this summer. The Berkeley hotel in London is offering 90-minute synchronized swimming classes through August 29. (via New York Times) *Train with Russian cosmonauts. A Seattle-based tour … Continue reading The Week in Travel (6/8/12)
Tailor-Made London Tours
You’ve hopped on and hopped off. Now, one London tour company is letting you steer your own sightseeing course. Urban Gentry matches your interests with an industry professional to provide in-depth, personalized tours of London’s art, fashion, design, food or architecture scenes. All itineraries can be tailor-made to your specifications, or you can choose from … Continue reading Tailor-Made London Tours