http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18613 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18613 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18413 The bar is well stocked with the finest booze known to mankind and excellent cocktails.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18413 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17646
The church is a fine building and its stained glass is remarkable for the consistency of its design. Most of the windows were made in the studios of Ballantine and Allen of Edinburgh. Where the appearance of most churches has evolved over many centuries, St John the Evangelist offers a concentrated view of largely Nineteenth century Scottish style and design.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17646 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16476 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16476 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16273
If ever you find yourself on Rue des Martyrs take a peek at their amazing array of wine, pastas, salads and vegetables. The beautiful waitresses are also very knowledgeable about the best bars and places to dance in Paris. Try happy hour at Fluid (same street), charming waiters and beautiful music, the perfect place to become a regular.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16273 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13987 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13987 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13409
But here are some of Gaudí's lesser-known, beautiful contributions to design and architecture in Barcelona:
-Fountain of the Three Graces in Placa Reial
-Gigantic fountain in Parc de la Cuitadella
-The amazing wrought-iron embellished street lamps that line the streets are 125-year-old originals in the heart of the city. In Plaza Reial, by Las Ramblas, Passeig de Gracia and the old port entrance.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13409 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13115 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13115 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12970 What can I say? The service was excellent! Since we were 4 guests in the whole hotel, we had an extremely personalised service. They were very nice to us. The manager herself took our breakfast every day to our room.
The hotel is gonna be great when they open it, because the concept is the design. The rooms are big and the decoration is very nice.
But the best thing is the attention.
Thanks to all the staff of Urbanica Suites for providing us with the best holiday in Buenos Aires!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12970 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9117
Trip was the magazine that inspired me to give up smoking by refusing to accept tobacco advertising and, for a change, challenging the usual boorish magazine standpoint on how to live by encouraging surfing and good health rather than a Loaded-style agenda espousing a rampantly hedonist culture. Part of their anti-smoking campaign featured a 'Frankenstein's Monster', a montage of pictures of ciggie-ravaged body parts.

Trip also houses the wonderful Gonzo-inspired writer Arthur Verissimo, now a television reporter and famous in his own right in Brazil, whose amusing escapades include going from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro - not the short distance you'd imagine - using only municipal bus tickets for the poor and students called Vale Transportes.

Then we have the 'Trip Girls' and 'Show It' sections, which some European sensibilities might not like - 'Trip Girl' is what it says it is: a section in which a young model is tastefully photographed partially clothed (ok, partially undressed); the 'Show It' section shows off the alpha females of Sao Paulo's elite in their habitats on the state's social scene or on the beach. Both sections, however, simply reflect the sensual and relaxed Brazilian attitude to the body beautiful.

One issue a year features the female staff of Trip itself in an artfully-shot edition of their own. The women get their own back in the form of TPM - or 'Trip Para Mulheres' (Trip For Women). TPM is Portuguese for PMT, by the way - you can't fault their humour ... can you? Add to this the various columns of entertaining intelligence from founder and editor Paulo Lima as well as various correspondents in Brazil, the USA and the Old Continent and you get a slice of the confident, brash but very wordly vibe that makes São Paulo the city you'd be best advised not to underestimate, even less patronise. Should you go to Brazil, this magazine alone is a reason to learn Portuguese.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9117 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8756 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8756 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8711 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8711 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6070
It's a unique experience; a balance between outstanding tradtional cuisine and a stylish contemporary approach to interior design... not so modern in style... you can find there a mixture of Baroque and Art Nouveau, simply feel the rhythm of wood, brass, patina gold and the majesty of claret filling the view.

All the flavours are a link between fully organic ingredients, ancient recipies, hard work and passion. Created in a tradtional sandstone stove eg. pizza rustica.

The menu is quite colorful, still growing and changing the flavours, love the pasta menu... a dinner menu for 2 (with wine and drinks) is about £20-30, a pint of beer is only £1 !!! A really rich selection of drinks and cocktails (cheap as well)... my favourite NOVOCAINA (whiskey, amaretto, espresso, cream).

A place for people who love Italian cuisine, great ambience with a hint of chillout and lounge music... it's a fab place to be, to meet and to enjoy...]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6070 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2934 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2934 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2933 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2933 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9548 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9548 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9129
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Austere modernism clashes with Swedish bourgeois cosiness, often to startling effect.

Ericson collaborated for many years with Austrian designer Joseph Frank. His exuberant and sumptuous textiles are the highlight.

Bring home a Frank cushion, an Ericson pewter jug or a quirky candleholder.

In November 2005 a Svenskt Tenn shop opened in Liberty's in London - but don't miss the original.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5933 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2974
Keep your finger on the pulse by visiting. Chat with the designers who on location. Cool.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2974