Tag Archives: TfL
The years of commuting dangerously. Excerpts of life in Transport for London’s hands.
Like everyone else, I use social media to share utter gibberish (think penguins slapping each other, Russian drivers’ antics, Economist articles) and moan. My social media of choice is Facebook and the primary objective of my tirades, the exclusive subjective … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, London, Odd ones out, Public Transportation, Random memories, UK
Tagged Britain, Commuting, Disruption, Facebook, Piccadilly Line, Signal Failure, Strike, TfL, Transport for London, Tube, UK
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Once there was a barber shop: turning London in Anywhereland.
I’ve said many times that I don’t like living in London, a revelation that usually triggers surprised reactions by those I speak with. There are many reasons for my distaste for London: weather, prices, transportation, housing… But one is bigger … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, London, UK
Tagged Alexander's, Anysmith, Battersea, Battersea Development, Becoming bland, Cyprus, Destruction, Globalisation, Heritage, London, TfL, UK
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Not on the Circle Line: glimpses from London’s outer boroughs.
Like many other Londoners, I spend most of time outside the centre, the area – roughly delimited by the Circle Line’s tracks – where the overwhelming majority of the tourist attractions are and where visitors flock. Outside, oblivious to them, lie beautiful … Continue reading
