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The Paisley Tea Company by Two Leaves and Bud Tea Company based in Basalt Colorado has managed to bring together fair trade, organic tea and value in one delicious cup of tea. Two Leaves and a Bud Tea Company has been making delicious whole leaf tea for the past seven years. Recently they have decided to venture into the world of English style … [Read more...]
As America prepared to celebrate the nation’s bicentennial in 1976, John Jakes became a phenomenal best-selling author with his 8-volume series of historical novels that chronicled the early history of the United States. Beginning in 1974 with the publication of The Bastards and concluding in 1979 with The Americans, Jakes brought history to life … [Read more...]
Okay. I admit it. I’ve got a sweet tooth. To be honest, death by chocolate sounds pretty good to me. You know that scene from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, where Gene Wilder is singing Pure Imagination? You know the one... Who didn't dream of visiting a place like that when they were a little kid? … [Read more...]
The books are all published. The movies have all been released. But the magic of Harry Potter has not yet come to an end. In June 2011, JK Rowling released a video announcing plans for a free-to-use, immersive website called Pottermore, where fans of the series can continue exploring the seven books and the world of Harry Potter. Currently … [Read more...]
Britain is now home to some of the finest chefs in the world and to celebrate that - a new app has been released that features them and their recipes. From the app description: The first Great British Chefs iPhone app features 12 of the most exciting and creative chefs working in Britain today. The chefs, all of whom have been awarded … [Read more...]
One of the biggest problems travelers have in Britain is staying connected while in London. London is a huge city, but free WiFi is sometimes very hard to find, and it's impractical to buy a cell phone while there unless you're going to make many trips. Tep Wireless is a great service that allows you to rent a phone while in London as well as … [Read more...]
Two of the biggest issues the wayward traveler faces while in London is calling back home and getting affordable and reliable internet access. Tep Wireless solves both these issues. We had the opportunity to test out the Tep Wireless service on our recent trip and here's a rundown of how it went. What is Tep Wireless? Tep Wireless is a … [Read more...]
I'm a huge fan of Walk Talk Tours and I've written about them before. Basically they create audio tours of major cities in Britain that you can download and put on your MP3 player or iPod. I'm happy to announce that they've gone to the next level and launched their own iPhone app with Sploro Interactive. It's a combination ride and stride tour … [Read more...]
When it comes to traveling around central London - tourist and locals alike have many options. Usually the Tube is the cheapest way to get around. But in the days of rising Tube fares and the convenience of London Black Taxi Cabs - often one wonders, which is cheaper? Well, as Apple likes to say, there's an app for that. The London … [Read more...]
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London can be a dizzying place to explore - especially for the first time. And generally, you're alone on that first trip. You don't know any Brits yet or have friends who can show you around. Well, never fear, I've discovered a friend you can carry around on your iPod or iPhone that will show you around town instead - and educate you all at the … [Read more...]
You may have noticed a new advertiser in the sidebar lately - Tep Wireless. I'm very selective as to the types of advertising we'll accept and I didn't have to think twice about bringing Tep Wireless onto the site. They provide a very valuable and simple niche service, UK cell phone access for Americans traveling in the UK. They provide … [Read more...]
As it gets ever closer to my trip to London in November, I'm starting to decide which iPhone apps I plan to take on our trip. This will be my first time to London with an iPhone and I can't wait to make use of it. The iPhone will be an incredibly useful tool for planning and while I'm on a trip to Britain. This is by no means an exhaustive list … [Read more...]
I'm a proud iPhone owner and love keeping Anglophile stuff at my fingertips on my phone. I've been testing out apps for some time now and I think it's a good time talk about my 10 best iPhone apps for Anglophiles. Top 10 Best iPhone Apps for Anglophiles NetNewsWire This isn't an Anglophile apps per se, but it's a good one to have in your … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!
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