London has many classic experiences but the purpose of this blog is to find those that are a little less obvious. One of my favourite things to do with visitors is cruise the London canals by taking a boat trip from Little Venice to Camden Lock. London canals – boat cruise The United Kingdom has […]
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Dec
Dec
Looking for a London experience like no other? I recently discovered that you can enjoy a Houses of Parliament afternoon tea and jumped at the chance to try it. Afternoon tea is combined with guided tour and we loved discovering the stories and history of this remarkable building after indulging in the ritual of cream tea. […]
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Nov
Nov
Before I moved to London, Christmas in England seemed to be a snowy affair. Children with rosy cheeks, woolly hats and gloves sang carols in the snow as robin red breast sat on a holly branch. I imagined lunch was a huge turkey dinner followed by steaming Christmas pudding. Now I have experienced a few […]
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Oct
Oct
Attention art lovers, this one is for you. A trip to London would not be complete without visiting one of the city’s many outstanding art galleries. Whether you are a first time visitor to London or simply interested in exploring the art scene of the city further there is a London gallery that is perfect for […]
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Oct
Oct
I like street art but I don’t much like graffiti. I get a small thrill from noticing colourful murals and clever stencils peeking out of unexpected places of the cities I live in and visit. Mostly I appreciate their political statements and thought-provoking messages. But the black scrawl of graffiti provokes a negative response in […]