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Piccadilly has had a dazzling technicolour glow-up
A colourful flag display designed by artist Rana Begum RA has been unveiled in Piccadilly today. The artwork, titled ‘No.1273 Flag’, is made up of mosaic-patterned flags in bold pinks, blues, greens and oranges. The geometric patterns are apparently inspired by Islamic art and architecture. You’ll be able to spot the eye-catching display hanging in […]
5 Foods To Eat in East London
Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Hackney, Shoreditch, Dalston—East London is one of London’s most diverse and interesting areas. While so much of London has this cultural...
The Four Thieves – A pub full of surprises
Despite hanging around Clapham Junction quite frequently I did not know about The Four Thieves until my boyfriend invited me there for our first date! I have to admit it was quite a smart move from his side! At the ground level, The Four Thieves looks just...
Tips for the Harry Potter studio tour, London
For Harry Potter fans, the Warner Bros Studio tour in Leavesden always tops the list of things to do in London – but as it’s not a cheap experience, it’s well worth researching tips for the Harry... The post Tips for the Harry Potter studio tour, London...
London is getting a massive new £25 million ‘party boat’
What’s better than a party in a nightclub? A party on a boat, obviously. A huge new floating venue – set to be London’s biggest – is opening soon. Oceandiva, a £25 million carbon neutral ‘party boat’, will be live and...
Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall walk: Stand at the top of Wales’ tallest waterfall!
There's a new post on The Travel Hack! Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall is one of the most popular attractions in Powys and quickly became a favourite of mine. It’s the highest waterfall in Wales at 73 metres high and it’s incredible to stand at the bottom and feel...
Weekend Gay Guide to East London
Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog A longtime working class area, East London is now home to some of the city’s best restaurants and bars. And while London’s gay scene is...
Paradise Soho – Sri Lankan small plates
Soho probably has the highest concentration of restaurants, pubs, and bars of any area in London. A stroll through its streets is a mesmerising experience – the people, the noise, the smells it’s an experience I can’t get tired of. With so many choices...
Passengers can now travel directly from Essex to Heathrow on Elizabeth line
Passengers can now travel directly from Essex to Heathrow airport as part of changes to London’s Elizabeth line. Updates to the line’s timetable mean trains will run from Shenfield in Essex, through east London to Heathrow Terminal 5 all day. The airport will...
Log Cabins in Wales: The perfect escape at Trawsfynydd Holiday Village
There's a new post on The Travel Hack! Last weekend I stayed in the most perfect log cabins in Wales at Trawsfynydd Holiday Village. It was an idyllic escape and these cabins are a hidden gem…so ssssssshhh, keep them quiet! ‘It’s like a time warp here,’ I was...
London train strikes in May and June 2023: everything you need to know
Just when you thought the transport misery was over, ASLEF and the RMT have announced more train strikes in May and June. There were UK-wide strikes across the weekend from ASLEF and RMT, affecting thousands of fans who travelled to Liverpool for the Eurovision...
Hamish Johnston – The finest cheese shop
When it comes to traditional food the UK is often regarded as boring and lacking identity. I get it – the Full English breakfast or the bangers and mash might not be the most exciting culinary creations but for cheese lovers like myself Britain has given...
The Horniman Museum is getting a £10million revamp
The Horniman Museum, the cultural jewel in South London’s crown and home to the world’s most handsome walrus, has just submitted plans for a £10m refurbishment. Much of the work will concentrate on the 2022 Art Fund Museum of the Year’s...
Toklas – Quick bite in Aldwych
The area around Strand, Aldwych though beautiful, hasn’t been particularly exciting until last year when after an extensive redevelopment the area in front of Somerset House, the beautiful St Clement Danes church, and King’s College London became traffic...
Guide to London with kids: family city break planner
I’ve spent decades exploring London – visiting as a child myself, before spending around 25 years living here, and now discovering the best of London with kids with my own daughter. Because this fascinating city always has... The post Guide to London with kids:...
That huge Banksy exhibition is coming back to London
‘The Art of Banksy’ is a big deal for Banksy fans: a huge, sweeping exhibition all about the naughtiest of naughty art boys with his spray can and silly little stencils. In 2021, after touring around the world and popping up in cities...
Naroon – Authentic Persian food
Let’s start by clearing the bold statement in the description. I have not been to Iran myself but I have an Iranian colleague who introduced me to this place and who said there aren’t many places where she will eat Persian food in London as it is rarely...
Ruth Wilson: ‘you’ll watch me lose my mind’
One of Britain’s most acclaimed actors, Ruth Wilson is best known for the hit TV shows ‘Luther’, ‘The Affair’ and ‘His Dark Materials’. But she’s also a heavyweight, double Olivier-winning stage performer,...
Redemption Roasters – Coffee with a cause
I am a big advocate for businesses with a mission, which means I immediately fell in love with Redemption Roasters for their strong mission, big social impact, and great coffee of course! Redemption Roasters started as a roastery back in 2016 when the founders...
Queen Consort waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London
A waxwork of the Queen Consort has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of the coronation in May. Styled in a dark blue gown, the statue will stand alongside Charles, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the late Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in the...
Brian Cox will return to the West End to star in ‘Long Day’s Journey into Night’ next year
We’ve not seen a whole lot of Brian Cox on stage since the veteran actor’s career was given a late turbo-boost after he took on the immortal role of the appalling Logan Roy in Netflix’s wildly acclaimed...
4 Crazy Travel Stories from my Trip Around the World
Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Travel can open us up to a million new experiences. It’s what makes travel such an exhilarating (and popular) hobby. Something about the...
Four London landmarks to join Big Ben in lighting up for the King’s coronation
Four London landmarks have been announced as additions to the list of buildings which will light up across the nation to mark the King’s coronation. Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Guildhall and Mansion House will be illuminated in red, white and blue to mark the...
8 of the Best Peter Rabbit Attractions in the UK
Peter Rabbit is one of the most loved children’s books for many children in the UK, but did you know there was so many Peter Rabbit attractions too? Here we have some of the best Peter Rabbit days out in the UK. Peter Rabbit at The World of Beatrix Potter,...