I love Shoreditch, a neighbourhood in East London that used to be a slum area but is now a cool and hipster area. As a Londoner, Shoreditch is always my go-to place when I need some excitement, good food and a photo session! There are so many places to go in Shoreditch you can go …
Sometimes it seems that all social events and things to do in London at night relate around alcohol. Quite often in fact. In the last few months, I’ve been left thinking, what if I want to catch up with friends on a weekday evening, or god forbid, a weekend evening, what are the things to …
Taking a refillable water bottle with you when you travel is great but only if you can fill it up at the airport after security because if there is one thing I hate it’s buying water in the airport! Firstly because of the cost, secondly because of the plastic waste and thirdly because of the principle. …
I know Hampstead pretty well as I lived there for a few years, I’ve spent many weekends wandering its streets and I’m always telling people that they need to visit Hampstead as there are many things to do in Hampstead despite its smaller size. So in this Hampstead blog, here are the best places to …
London Street food markets seem to get better, more unique and more quirky as each year goes by! London is home to so many food markets, some are long-standing markets like Camden, Borough, Greenwich and Broadway Market whereas other New Street Food Markets in London seem to pop up for a Summer or Winter and …
Often when looking online for the ‘best day trips from London’ the same trips suggestions come up time and time again- Stonehenge, Bath, Brighton, Cotswolds, Windsor, Oxford and Cambridge. Now don’t get me wrong, these are all good trips to do from London and whilst living in London I have done some of these trips …
Brighton is such a cool place to visit and thanks to its location and good train links, a Brighton day trip from London is very easy, and who wouldn’t want to get out of the big smoke for one day and go to the beach! Brighton is very walkable and therefore you can do all …
After visiting the White Cliffs of Dover, I knew I had to see more of England’s dramatic White Cliffs on a day trip from London. However, there were a few things I wasn’t sure about like how long does it take to do the Seven Sisters Walk and how do I get to the Seven …
Greenwich in South East London is a lovely place to spend a day out in London. I won’t lie to you and tell you that there are loads and loads of things to do in Greenwich London because in my experience are not, however, I think the point of going on a Greenwich day out …
Reasons why I had travelled the world but not visited the famous area of the Lake District in my home country? Mainly because since I moved to London I gave up having a car and I knew that a car is needed in the Lake District but I figured that car hire in the Lake …
Looking to start your day right in the beautiful neighborhood of Hampstead? Here are the best places to eat breakfast in Hampstead and the best places to brunch in Hampstead, including Hampstead Heath Brunch options based on my time living in Hampstead! I’ve included mainly independent cafes in Hampstead because these are the best cafes and …
I’d been hearing mixed things about the seaside town of Margate in Kent for a few years, I’d heard that it’s been dubbed ‘Shoreditch by the Sea’ (and I do love Shoreditch!), and even Kent’s Copenhagen (I also love Copenhagen!), but I’d also heard that it’s still fairly run down. I’m pretty stubborn and I …
Hampstead Heath Swimming Ponds are an institution in the village of Hampstead and it feels like it’s all about wild outdoor swimming at the moment, so there is no better place to visit for wild swimming in London than the Hampstead ponds! Open all year round you’ll only spot a few brave and dedicated swimmers …
Kensington is a fascinating and beautiful area of London. The buildings are grand and historic, the streets are wide and leafy, and the hustle and bustle of London can often seem far away but there are still plenty of things to do in Kensington and things to do in South Kensington nearby. If you want …
Kings Cross is an area of London that shows just how quickly a neighbourhood can be redeveloped and changed. Londoners will tell you that it wasn’t long ago when you wouldn’t stop in Kings Cross, it wasn’t that safe and there was nothing to do there anyway! However these days Kings Cross there are plenty …