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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
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
Getsemani is such a cool part of Cartagena and only a 10 minute walk away from the old town. It is so colourful and full of creativity, mainly displayed through the numerous street murals everywhere you look. Getsemani is vibrant though a little run run down in places but I think this just adds to the… Continue reading Arty vibes in Getsemani, Cartagena
If, like me, you've had enough of the cold and wet weather and want to fast-forward straight to spring, head over to Elan cafe now! With it's pretty pink interiors and floral walls, this is an instagrammer's heaven. I've now been to both branches (Park Lane and Brompton Road) and both are equally pretty but… Continue reading Flower power at Elan Cafe
Winnie-the-Pooh is one of my all time favourite childhood characters and I don't think I've met a person who doesn't like this tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff 😀 The Victoria & Albert Museum has put together an exhibition where you can learn about the creative partnership of A.A. Milne, the author, and E.H. Shepard,… Continue reading Winnie the Pooh – Exploring a Classic
