On Brook Street, in the uber-affluent area of Mayfair, are two of London’s famous blue plaques. It explains that there once dwelt here two musicians, neighbours across the centuries, George Frideric Handel and James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix. Both lived in London in the later part of their lives, enjoying massive […]
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London: Explore the Chambers of Flavour
It’s a new form of intrepid travel, through multiple dimensions of the London foodie scene: introducing the Chambers of Flavour v2.0. It’s incredibly high risk and the location is top secret but I can share with you just a little about this culinary journey that is taking London by storm. […]
Wandering on London’s South Bank
Once the home of notorious taverns, theatres, and bear-baiting pits, London’s South Bank has been transformed into a glamorous promenade that is a must-see for any visitor. This is a great place to stay, especially for first-time visitors, thanks to the plethora of London Intercontinental Hotels Group accomodations nearby. You’ll find […]
Wandering in Leighton House Museum, London
Leighton House Museum is one of my favourite London Museums – definitely one of those “hidden gems” that most people have never heard of but which I have returned to again and again over the years when visiting London. The reason I’ve never written a post about Leighton House Museum […]
5 best Christmas in London experiences
If you’re spending Christmas in London or visiting the city around the Christmas period, then make sure to enjoy the dazzling lights of the UK capital. From the giant Nordic fir tree in Trafalgar Square to the modern lights of Oxford Street; from the elegant shop windows of Fortnum & Masons […]
Tower of London poppies: Blood Swept Lands & Seas of Red
This is not my usual style of travel blog post but I was so impressed by the art installation everyone seems to call the Tower of London poppies this weekend that I just had to share it, even though it finishes in just a few weeks. Until Remembrance Day November 11th […]
Wandering through the Museum of London
Where else to start on my blogging project to visit all the museums of London than with the Museum of London itself? Tucked away on the edge of the financial district – on the fragmentary remains of the old Roman London wall itself – this museum presents the history of […]
A day walk by the Regent’s Canal in London
From the bustling markets of Camden Lock to the gentile environs of Little Venice, walking the Regent’s Canal in London is an amazing snapshot of the life and history of the city. It’s named after the Prince Regent – later George IV – who was the driving force behind so […]
Walking the Thames towpath from Kew to Hampton Court in London
This walk on the Thames towpath is probably best done over two days, one from Kew to Richmond (7 kilometres) and one from Richmond to Hampton Court Palace (13 kilometres). Or you could do it in one big day! Regardless of how long you take to walk it, this section […]