Postcard of the Week: Buckingham Palace, London
Visiting Buckingham Palace has long been on my list of things to do in London. I’ve seen the changing of the guard from outside of the palace, but never seen […]
Postcard of the Week: Chiswick House in London
I have a real penchant and curiosity for stately homes – I can’t get enough of them! These “dream houses” are mostly found in the very rural countryside, but even […]
Running the Athens Marathon for Plan UK: Update after Months 1 and 2 of Training
The last few months since my trip to Antigua in May have been spent entirely in the UK! I haven’t stayed put in London though, as the rest of the […]
Afternoon Tea with Alexander McQueen at the Kensington Hotel and the V&A
If you’re in London at the moment, then you will most definitely have heard of the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition that’s just opened at the Victoria & Albert Museum […]
80 Things Every True Londoner Has Done
My first love is foreign travel, without a doubt, and every item on my travel wishlist is outside of the UK. But by definition, “abroad” can only exist if you […]
Wanderlust and the Problem with Staying in One Place for Too Long
I’ve been hoping that not too many of you will have noticed, but I’ve got a slight case of writer’s block. Since starting this blog I’ve only had it briefly […]
How to Survive Christmas Shopping in London (While Getting Fit Too!)
I’ve got a confession to make – I don’t actually like shopping. Neither in real life nor online, I find shopping a bit tedious and avoid it at all costs, […]
Remembrance Day and the Poppies at the Tower of London
Today, the 11th November, is Remembrance Day and while we pay our respects every year, this year is particularly important as it’s the centenary of the […]
