If you’re like me or homie Yang then you’ll have places to be, people to see or money to earn and there ain’t no way the public transport is going to hold you up. I’m going to get one way or another even if it means I have to leave home extra early. I don’t quite understand the purpose of this strike as it’s concerning job cut, surely walking on a strike would just make your job security worse? I’d be wanting to prove myself as a reliable worker so that they don’t fire me. I found this dope set of instructions to get around the strike tomorrow! peep it after the cut.

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Let’s all hope that the Tube Strike malarkey is media hype like it was today. If not you can use my guide:

Tube

As you already know, most lines are likely to be disrupted so it’s not advised you take the risk. They’re apparently going to try their best to keep as many trains running and stations open. So keep a look out on live travel news or if you have an iPhone, keep refreshing the tube status app.

Buses

There will be extra buses available on key routes as well as extra staff are being deployed to hubs to help customers with information.

DLR and London Overground

They will be running fine as usual so I definitely recommend on hoping on either to Bank or Liverpool Street and taking the bus for the rest of your journey.

Cycling

I have a sneaky suspicion that this whole strike was planned by Boris with Bob Crow‘s help so that we make use of his cycle scheme. Don’t you think it’s a little coincidental that a strike takes place a few weeks after the scheme launches? huh?

The 5,000 Barclays Cycle Hire bikes will be available to members of the scheme, although demand is likely to be high, and cycles harder to access during peak times

People with their own bikes are encourage to use them, travel guides are available on the TFL homepage

6 Guided rides will leave at 8am on Tuesday from the following spots: Ravenscourt Park to Trafalgar Square, Finsbury Park to St Paul’s, Mile End to St Paul’s, Swiss Cottage to Moorgate, Brixton to the West End and Clapham Common to the City

You already know the cycles will be in great demand so get there early to avoid disappointment.

Taxis

So if you think you’re balling then between 06:30 and 10:30am there will be a marshalled taxi service for central London destination at the five major rail stations – Waterloo, Liverpool St, King’s Cross, Charing Cross and Marylebone. There will be a fixed-fare taxi sharing schemes at Euston Station and Paddington Station.

Walking

Who’s really going to walk to work? come on now. Unless you’re rich and live right next to your work place. Google Maps that ish.

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Soho freaks me out big time. I’ve never really walked through Soho other than the food craving  times I visit Hummingbird Bakery on Wardour Street #fattimes. Last week as I walked through with my friend (she loves to be mentioned on the site), I was checked out by half a dozen gay dudes. Scary! Thank god I wasn’t alone. Haha, more tomorrow folks.

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As part of the Mayors bid to cut Carbon Emissions, decrease Obesity Figures and reduce congestion on our streets; London as we know it will be transformed into a Cyclists dream this week when the Sky Ride makes a return. It wasn’t long ago that the Government introduced the Cycle Hire scheme and I’ve heard those lot are planning to splash out a crippling £116 Million on new cyclist Highways and more. find out how you can get involved after the cut..

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The Skyride starts here from 5th September, fancy a ride? Click here for tonnes more info!

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One of the most clichéd tourist photographs is standing next to/in one of London‘s iconic red telephone boxes. I don’t see the big deal about them, most of them (like this one) reeks of urine and other toxic waste material. They’re all filled with sex-line phone cards as well, clever advertising? no I don’t think so but then again there are some real freaks on this planet, so I’m sure some people make use of those numbers.

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I’m on a Mexican food hype. Ya’ll should should know that by now as I’ve already ate London’s best Mexican joints. Recently I found out that American restaurant chain, Chipotle Mexican Grill had opened up a restaurant in London. As I’m on a conquest to find the best burrito in the city, I just had to go check it out. More after the cut.

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It’s definitely a fast food joint with look of a restaurant, not as tacky looking as McDonalds and Taco Bell. The food was great, burrito was a little messy compared to the ones I’ve had at Benito‘s and Wahaca. Personally the best part of the burrito for me was the tortilla, hella smooth. This seems like a lazy review but there’s nothing else to really talk about! It’s not a restaurant where I sat down for 3 hours having a 3 course meal, we have one of those reviews coming up over the weekend though. As always I shall leave you with photos.

Chipotle Restaurant.1
14-116 Charing Cross Road,
London,
WC2H 0JR

I know most of ya’ll have walked past this place before but I bet a lot of you won’t be able to identify it from the photo above. It’s on the left side of the National Gallery by Trafalgar Square. According to historical sources, the earliest reference to this church was in the year 1222. Can you believe that? and it’s still here in 2010. Obviously has been damaged/rebuilt over time but the fact it’s still here astonishes me. Full-view recommended as always, click the photo to zoom in!

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So we finally get air-conditioning on the Underground, halle-fucking-lujah. Guess what line it is going to be on? the Metropolitan line. You’d think they would start off with Central Line as it’s the most busy but no. However it’s a good start as air conditioning was long over due! it actually feels a sauna in their at times. One other bonus in my opinion is that seating per train is now 306 compared to 448 on the existing service but however there will be more room for standing. More photos after the cut.

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The new trains will be slowly introduced on the Metropolitan line throughout 2010, before the Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City get them over the next five years. 191 new trains in total.

Insanely tired. I left home at 12 and I just got home around 4am, spent the whole day at the Creators Project which took place in Victoria House. This little square is located directly behind it, I’m sure I walked through it a few times tonight whilst on the phone. Perhaps expressed my love for a female as I was tipsy, who knows.

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If ya’ll remember New Yorkers post on NYC’s financial district. The place was definitely inspiring, just being surrounded by all the big buildings and all the people so focused on their work. I actually forgot about London‘s financial district in Bank. I had to make a trip down there for a business meeting last week, it was the first time in years. I was blown away by the amazing architecture and all the little side roads, 334 to go.

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I don’t visit this place that often but I’m in awe of the architecture. I love the glass roofs with a restaurant and bar; it’s a cool place to chill out on a sunny day. If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Oxford Circus head to Covent Garden for a spot of shopping and a few drinks.

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