a Londoner's lifestyle blog
Afternoon tea is such a treat and always a great option if you're thinking of doing something special for someone. I've tried a fair few Afternoon tea's in London, where the options are absolutely endless. The food has to of course be good but so does the ambience - this is why I was really… Continue reading Afternoon Tea at Dean Street Townhouse
Prague, also knows as the 'city of a hundred spires', is a beautiful, compact city which packs a punch. It is perfect for a long weekend break, offering history, art and culture, and is generally just a really picturesque place to explore on foot. The old town is particularly well preserved with its gothic architecture… Continue reading City Break in Prague: Travel Guide
New York is such an exciting city and is somewhere that I wouldn't hesitate going to over and over again. This is mainly because it's not just a tourist attraction but is a sprawling, busy, lived-in city. Similar to London, there are numerous restaurants on offer, great shopping and generally a non-stop, 'open 24 hours'… Continue reading New York Travel Guide
Bicester Village is one of my favourite shopping destinations. Not only does it have an excellent variety of luxury shops but it also has a diverse range of restaurants and food kiosks on offer with something for everyone! It is just a really aesthetically pleasing place to shop - look at all those gorgeous flowers! The… Continue reading Bicester Village Survival Guide
Montmartre is my favourite part of Paris (other than maybe Saint Germain Des Pres). Once you exit Abbesses Metro station, all your Paris clichés come alive. Check out the Le mur des je t’aime (Wall of Love) art installation before you make your way up the steep and windy, cobble-stoned streets to the top of the hill… Continue reading Afternoon in Montmartre, Paris
Inspired by Alan Turing and Sherlock Holmes, hidden in a basement on the King's road, you'll find an immersive cocktail experience where cracking codes and using a World War II Enigma machine to order your drinks are the norm.On arrival, you are given some brief instructions, a World War II military outfit to wear and… Continue reading The Bletchley Experience
Whitstable is a Kentish coastal town only about 1h 20m from London by train (from either St Pancras International or Victoria station). A day trip is more than enough for this small town and I can assure you, you will feel refreshed after walking along the pebbly beaches, enjoying the sea air, eating deliciously fresh seafood and exploring the many independent… Continue reading Day trip to Whitstable, Kent
