London

Royal Wedding a source of celebration, frustration for Britons
By Eric Vilas-Boas
May 3, 2011 - 12:53pm
Much of the United Kingdom celebrated the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton with large public parties, but some find the grandiose affair socially irresponsible.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and commoner Kate Middleton locked lips in marital bliss in front of billions on Friday, but not everyone in the United Kingdom was moved by the occasion. Although a large percentage of British citizens watched the wedding and celebrated in street parties throughout the UK, a much larger number of people watching from abroad engaged with the wedding as well.

Explore the world
By NewsHouse Staff
April 27, 2010 - 7:01pm
Our abroad blog delivers students' experiences from across the globe.

For Passports, Syracuse University students studying in China, Spain, Chile, England and Italy share their adventures, misadventures, travel tips and insights, offering a peek into the life of an American student abroad.

Check out a sample of their stories:

Beijing

Indulgence is everything
By Marlei Martinez
April 6, 2010 - 10:47pm
Hunting for the best chocolatier at London's annual Chocolate Festival

There are three things that I consider myself an expert on: acclimating myself to new cultures, shoes, and chocolate.

This past weekend marked the second annual Chocolate Festival in Central London. For three whole days, it was non-stop chocolate in London-town.

Sex in a new city: Kim Cattrall in London-town
By Marlei Martinez
March 12, 2010 - 12:13am
Anxiously waiting outside a London theater for the chance to meet the Sex and the City celebrity
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Marlei Martinez: London
By Marlei Martinez
March 5, 2010 - 1:00pm
After 37 days in London, Martinez packs in sights, food, dancing, and an ABC internship.

My name is Marlei Martinez, and I’m your NewsHouse blogger from across the pond, a.k.a. London, England. First things first, here’s a bit about me:

I’m currently interning at the ABC News Bureau here in London and loving it. I’m 20-years-old, and I love acting, reporting, eating, and the outdoors (this last passion has been a recent development).