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Galvin Bistrot and Bar Review

If you know London restaurants, the name Galvin is familiar. But if you haven't been to Galvin Bistrot and Bar, you are definitely missing out. It was quite possibly the best lunch we've had in London. Source link

Chiswick House – West London meets Italy

The London neighbourhood of Chiswick may be known for displaying many British middle-class features: Fairtrade coffee cafes, vegetarian restaurants and plenty of families with large prams taking up the entire pavement. What may surprise visitors is the...

The best places for bonfire night in London with kids

Remember remember the fifth of November – although finding the best places for bonfire night in London with kids is more about fireworks and toasted marshmallows than Guy Fawkes’ gunpowder treason and plot these days. And for families who missed... The post The...

What to Do If You Win a Lottery Bet in London

Just when you think you have seen all the ‘Things to Do in London’ lists published on the internet, you notice one more and bet on it being a good one. That’s hopefully why you clicked on this blog headline ‘What to Do if You WIN a...

The London Fiver – Five Collector Toy Shops

They say you’re only as old as you feel.  For many of us, growing up meant going to the toy store to look, but not take anything home.  Now that we’re adults, we like to indulge ourselves in collecting, and there are plenty of stores in London that cater to...

30 things to do in Kent with kids

There’s a lot of competition for my favourite UK county – but if you’re counting most visited, it’s Kent which tops the list. And not just because there are so many fab days out in Kent with kids. contains affiliate... The post 30 things to do in Kent with kids...

Brasserie Zédel – Unmissable French brasserie

The canny folk behind Brasserie Zédel took a former nightclub and turned it into a classic Parisian brasserie. The result is something extraordinary: a place that feels like a treat but offers remarkable value for money. From an unassuming entrance, you...

Museum of London – Tales of this best capital city

My reply to anyone who asks me what I think the best museum in London is will always be the Museum of London. Where else can you find a complete history, from the Bronze, Middle and Stone ages going back to as early as 4200BC, right through to the Olympic Games...

Things to do in Berwick upon Tweed with Kids

My folks moved to Berwick-Upon-Tweed 12 years ago and since then we’ve spent lots of time exploring the northernmost town in England. It has the perfect mix of seaside charm, natural beauty and interesting places to visit. From spotting dolphins at Spittal...

7 Destinations to Travel to This Easter

With the Easter long weekend just around the corner, it's time to start planning our Easter holidays. Whether you'd like to stay a bit closer to home or are keen to explore a city further afield, we think these seven destinations are perfect for an Easter...

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This surprising London borough has the most CCTV cameras

This surprising London borough has the most CCTV cameras

CCTV cameras are everywhere you look in London. Not just in public places like on buses and in tube stations, these days cameras are in every shop and every pub. Increasingly, they’re even used on private property by homeowners. All in all, one study...

Aldi is opening two brand-new London stores

Aldi is opening two brand-new London stores

Aldi, the UK’s fastest growing supermarket, recently announced 22 areas where it is planning to open new stores across in the UK. And don’t fear, Londoners: you won’t be left out. The budget supermarket’s plans include a couple...

Muggle Tours Review: The Search for Harry Potter in London

Muggle Tours Review: The Search for Harry Potter in London

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Like a fair few of you, I’m a bit of a book nerd. And as the luck of my age would have it, I grew up with the Harry Potter book series. I...

10 Tourist Things To Do in Central London

10 Tourist Things To Do in Central London

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog When we booked our holiday apartment in London, we found ourselves located pretty much in the centre of London. I was a bit hesitant when...

Go East! Guide to the 10 Things to do in East London

Go East! Guide to the 10 Things to do in East London

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Because it’s just so pretty…and the air is fresh! Want more reasons why you should visit East London? Check out and follow my...

UK Cities You Have to Visit with Kids

UK Cities You Have to Visit with Kids

If you are planning a UK Cities road trip with kids anytime soon, these are UK cities you will want to add to your travel wishlist for a good measure of history, drama, and intrigue. The United Kingdom has an extensive and captivating history featuring...

This south London train station could be getting a major upgrade

This south London train station could be getting a major upgrade

London’s transport network always seems to be growing and changing, whether that be with new train services like the Elizabeth line or dazzling station glow-ups like the ones in Leyton and Colindale. And now yet another London train station is having some...

Four things we spotted in the new ‘Sex Education’ trailer

Four things we spotted in the new ‘Sex Education’ trailer

The fourth and final season of ‘Sex Education’ hits Netflix later this month, just in time for freshers’ week/cuffing season/the whole bed-rotting trend. The new trailer has dropped and things are looking as juicy as ever for the students of...

Review of PGL Holiday | Adventure Holiday for Kids

Review of PGL Holiday | Adventure Holiday for Kids

Over the Summer in 2023 my eleven year old twins went on a PGL adventure holiday for three days and two nights. It was an incredible experience for them and some well needed Summer holiday childcare for me. If when you’ve finished reading you want to book, we...

A Graphic Design History of the London Underground

A Graphic Design History of the London Underground

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog A history of the London Underground’s graphic design including Frank Pick’s design direction, Edward Johnston’s typography...

10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Oxford Street

10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Oxford Street

London is a city full of history, culture, and entertainment. One of the most famous places in London is Oxford Street, which is known for its world-class shopping and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you are a local or a tourist, Oxford Street is a must-visit...

Waterstones Piccadilly has had a dazzling makeover

Waterstones Piccadilly has had a dazzling makeover

London has bookshops for every kind of bookworm, from awesome architectural literary havens like Daunt in Marylebone to second-hand goldmines like Judd Books in King’s Cross. But there’s only one bookshop that can claim to be the city’s...

The Fiver – Five American-style Diners in London

The Fiver – Five American-style Diners in London

There’s something comforting about a diner.  You walk into any greasy spoon in the United States, and you know there’s going to be coffee, burgers, breakfast at all hours, and—most importantly—good company.  The diner is probably the most American of restaurant...

Exploring the UK Together: Family Adventures in a Motorhome

Exploring the UK Together: Family Adventures in a Motorhome

Are you looking for a unique and exciting means of exploring the UK on a holiday with family, such as the upcoming October half-term holiday? If so, a motorhome adventure could cater for these requirements – when travelling this way, one has the freedom to go...

The 7 Best Child-Friendly Beaches in Devon 

The 7 Best Child-Friendly Beaches in Devon 

Devon is a classic UK holiday destination for many families throughout the summer in particular. Travelling far and wide to find places where little ones will be safe, and a place where parents have everything they need, can be daunting. So, to save you the...

The Fiver:  Five of the Most Expensive Restaurants in London

The Fiver:  Five of the Most Expensive Restaurants in London

Having just booked some dining reservations for my upcoming birthday, food can be pretty expensive if you go to a fancy restaurant.  As the capital of the United Kingdom and a pretty fashionable city in its own right, London has dozens of restaurants that...

Tube History: A Brief History of the Victoria Line

Tube History: A Brief History of the Victoria Line

It might be hard to believe, but the Underground line, named after the United Kingdom’s second-longest serving monarch, is actually one of the babies when it comes to the Tube.  It’s also one of the only Tube lines to have just one extension.  Running from...

The best films out in UK cinemas and on streaming in September

The best films out in UK cinemas and on streaming in September

Rejoice, film fans – August is over! The end of summer is famously regarded as an end-of-summer dumping ground for major studios, and this year seemed particularly dismal. But with September comes slightly cooler temperatures and definitively movies as...