a Londoner's lifestyle blog
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
Brooklyn is a trendy borough of New York City and within very easy reach of Manhattan, where most people tend to stay. It seems like the creative hub of the City with lots of young artists (and professionals) now living here - it has some serious hipster vibes. Brooklyn is massive, about 5 times as… Continue reading The other side of Brooklyn Bridge
New York is a vibrant City which is a photographer's (and instagrammer's!) paradise. There are of course the usual places that you'll see people taking photos of - Times Square, Statue of Liberty, The Met etc etc but there is so much more to New York. I would highly recommend checking out some of the… Continue reading Instagram Guide to New York
What a City! Rio, also known as Cidade Maravilhosa ('Marvellous City') is really and truly breathtaking. It has everything from golden, sandy beaches to lush, tropical forests, lakes and spectacular mountains and hills in all sorts of shapes, creating a skyline that is hard to beat. Rio offers something for all types of travellers whether you're… Continue reading Must-see highlights of Rio, Brazil
