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Unwined – With a glass of wine
London has no shortage of wine bars, that’s for sure! However, in a big city like London, sometimes places lack true purpose and attention to their customers. Well, let me tell you, Unwined is definitely not one of those wine bars! As you can probably guess from its catchy name it’s a perfect place to unwind […]
More than 200 looks to feature in V&A exhibition on Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel
More than 200 Chanel looks will be seen together for the first time in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s (V&A) forthcoming exhibition on the work of French fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto will unfold over 10...
The Box BNB review: Glamping in a shipping container in North Yorkshire
There's a new post on The Travel Hack! Would you stay in a shipping container? Probably not, that’s a silly question really isn’t it! What about if the shipping container looked like this…. I’ve just returned from a … The post The Box BNB review: Glamping in a...
Finally, a chance to peek inside British Museum’s famous domed reading room
One of the most striking things about visiting the British Museum (apart from all the spooky bandaged mummies and looted colonial artefacts, of course) is the moment when you exit the galleries and come out blinking into its vast, glass-covered central...
A Short Break to Jersey, Channel Islands
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Terms and conditions for the Wrexham vs Oldham hospitality tickets UK Prize Draw (the “Prize Draw”)
By entering the Prize Draw, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (these “Terms and Conditions”). Promotional materials relating to the Prize Draw, including all information on how to enter the Prize Draw, also form part of these Terms and...
Review: The Hand Hotel in Llanarmon, Wrexham, the cosiest country hotel
There's a new post on The Travel Hack! The Hand Hotel in Llanarmon is possibly the cosiest place I’ve ever stayed. It’s all roaring fires and low beams, snug corners with comfy chairs, welcoming smiles and friendly chit … The post Review: The Hand Hotel in...
The Penny Drop – Proper coffee in Fitzrovia
Fitzrovia is a small atmospheric neighbourhood in Central London lined with offices, cafes, bars, and restaurants which I was lucky to work in for quite some time. This gave me the opportunity to scout some of the best coffee places. The Penny Drop definitely...
Gatwick returns to profit as air travel bounces back
Gatwick Airport returned to profitability in 2022 amid a bounce-back in air travel as coronavirus rules eased, but said it has “some way to go to reach a full recovery.” The West Sussex airport reported profit after tax of £196.5 million for last year, against...
Someone has ranked all London’s Zone 1 Wetherspoons
We’ve heard about Wetherspoon’s brand new £3 million boozer ‘The Stargazer’ opening in the 02 North Greenwich on March 21, but lest Zone 1 hostelries feel neglected, they have all now been ranked from best to worst, in a heroic...
The Ugly Duchess: Beauty and Satire in the Renaissance at the National Gallery
The Ugly Duchess: Beauty and Satire in the Renaissance is a free exhibition at the National Gallery. Open from 16 March to 11 June 2023, it sheds new light on Quinten Massys’s An Old Woman (about 1513). An Old Woman (‘The Ugly Duchess’)...
Anna Calvi, Olivia Colman and Omid Djalili are starring in a massive Turkey and Syria fundraising gig
A month after the devastating earthquake, life is anything but back to normal in Turkey and Syria. People are still searching hospitals and cemeteries for their missing family members, tens of thousands of people are dead, and millions more have been left...
The best things to do in Plymouth with kids
When you think of Devon, it’s usually the coast and countryside which spring to mind – understandably so, but don’t overlook the county’s biggest city, as you’ll find a string of things to do in Plymouth with... The post The best things to do in Plymouth with...
Heathrow ready for ‘successful Easter getaway’ after chaos of 2022
Heathrow has sought to reassure families it is prepared for a “successful Easter getaway” after many saw their holiday plans ruined a year ago. The west London airport said overall passenger satisfaction is “close to pre-pandemic levels”. The punctuality of...
The Elizabeth line could be extended into Essex and Kent
The Elizabeth line has barely been open for a year, but it’s already wildly popular, with commuters delighting in its fierce aircon and swish purple livery. So it’s no wonder that proposals are being drawn up for a Lizzy line takeover of the...
More than 40,000 plant species now stored in Kew Gardens’ seed bank
The Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) is celebrating a major milestone after banking more than 40,000 different plant species in an effort to preserve rare, threatened and important wild plants. Dubbed the Noah’s Ark for plants, the MSB holds the Guinness World Record...
London's skies will be filled with beautiful hot air balloons this May
I don't want to sound like a steampunk apologist but you've got to admit that hot air balloons are the most beautiful form of transport out there: even the most jaded city cynic will stop to marvel at the rare sight of technicoloured gondolas, floating through...
Emmeline Pankhurst immortalized by Madame Tussauds for International Women’s Day
Modern-day activists such as Florence Given joined Madame Tussauds London to unveil its new Emmeline Pankhurst waxwork ahead of International Women’s Day. The leading Suffragette has been immortalized by the London attraction 120 years after she co-founded the...
17 things to do in Shropshire with kids
After growing up in the neighbouring county, I’ve got lots of childhood memories of some of Shropshire’s family attractions – but with so many things to do in Shropshire with kids, especially outdoors, there’s still plenty to... The post 17 things to do in...
A massive Swiss chalet with an indoor beach is for sale in west London
There’s an authentic nineteenth-century Swiss chalet for sale in west London, and it’s got its own indoor beach. Overlooking Bushey Park and right next to Hampton Court Palace, the grade II-listed riverside house is on the market for a...
How to spend a spa weekend in the Lake District
There's a new post on The Travel Hack! Are you looking for a relaxing spa weekend in the Lake District? In today’s blog I’m sharing the details from my recent spa break to the Lakes. It was perfect … The post How to spend a spa weekend in the Lake District...
11 Very Best Beaches Near London To Visit
London might be a pretty big city, but there’s actually a heap of gorgeous and the best beaches near London to visit that are total gems. Yes, London has some incredible areas to explore, epic things to do and loads of beautiful palaces; but let’s be honest,...
London’s black cab fares are going up
If you’re lucky (or, more accurately, wealthy) enough to be a regular user of London’s famous black cabs, we’ve got some unfortunate news. From next month, cab fares are set to go up by a whopping 7.6 percent. And that’s across all...
Fledgling airline Norse to serve the most US destinations from London’s Gatwick in summer
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced it will serve more US destinations from Gatwick than any other airline this summer. The fledgling Norwegian low-cost carrier said it will add Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington DC to its transatlantic...