Tips & Guides

The quaint suburban borough of Richmond may be perched on the outskirts of London, but a hop on A South Western train will have you shooting out from London Waterloo in a matter of mere minutes – 20 to be more exact. The first place you should head to is...

Usually when I visit a city, I plan ahead by identifying what attractions I would like to see and then plan a route / days around it.  So when I started planning our trip to London for October half-term I did just that.  Then I came across The Original Tour and...

The Castles of Argyll and The Road Trip of Champions Fresh-faced and windswept, I return to the mainland at Oban ready for the final chapter of my west coast autumnal adventure. The weather has been kind beyond words but there is that nip in the air now, winter...

What the new entrance will look like The National Portrait Gallery is often lost in the museum shuffle in London, mostly because it’s located behind the National Gallery, so it’s often an afterthought for tourists. And frankly, if you’re...

Wales is one totally stunning country to explore, with a huge heap of beautiful spots to see across the country. That being said, it’s sometimes overlooked when exploring Great Britain in light of its bigger sisters, England and Scotland. Honestly, there’s a...

Seeing the Christmas lights illuminating Oxford Street and Regent street is always a highlight of the year – but there’s more to the London festive lights than these. “Christmas at Kew Gardens 2014” by thomascdaly is licensed under CC BY... The post London:...

This weekend might be a chilly one, but these five events will bring some heat to your Saturday. Catch The Lord Mayor’s Show where carriages, dancers and marching bands take over the streets of London or see world-famous poets and authors talk at the...

My daughter’s first visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew came when she was a few weeks old – and I’ve now got seven years of visiting Kew Gardens with kids behind me. Living nearby, she’s been back countless... The post Tips for visiting Kew Gardens with...

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When winter hits Paris, there is nothing better than warming up in a Parisian salon de thé with a cup of rich chocolat chaud. Parisian hot chocolate is some of the best you can try, and the city’s charming cafes make the perfect cosy setting. Here we round up...

London’s Best Ice Rinks Ice Skating Rinks in Central London Things are cooling down in preparation for the annual ice skating rink season in London. Outdoor ice rinks are a winter tradition in London as some of the city’s most iconic landmarks transform...

Fernandez & Wells at Somerset House is one of those cafes that just works perfectly. It’s the marriage of a spectacular setting and incredible food and every time I go it brings a smile to my face. It this case, obviously, the magnificent Somerset House has...

Shops are wheeling out decorations, lights are popping up all over town and Christmas parties are being pencilled in. London has been getting all festive lately, and one of our most loved winter warmers (aside from mulled wine) is ice skating. ...

When I saw a new venture from Oak Tree cottages while scrolling through Facebook, I was drawn to a new location in Norfolk we were yet to explore. A family-run business located in East Ruston, there are currently three beautifully decorated cottages available,...

London has seriously upped its game with Indian restaurants in the last few years. Yet some people still associate Indian food with curries and tend to automatically think about traditional curry houses like the wealth on offer on Brick Lane.  Times have...

West Coast of Scotland Island Holidays It has become a familiar spot to find myself in reflection mode. Ferry embarkation point at Uig on the Isle of Skye. This, friends, is the sweet spot. That point of perfect collision on a Scotland west coast holiday. Where...

Sunday’s supposedly the day of rest, but sod that – get out there and enjoy five fantastic things to do around the capital. Catch the tail end of Deptford X arts festival, see the London night sky lit up at the Victoria Park Fireworks and have...

If you want to enjoy a swim during the colder months then you have two options: wake up exceptionally early to make it before work, or dash from the office to the pool for a quick dip before it closes.  If neither option appeals, you’re in luck,...

Probably the only city in the world in which a type of fish is considered a national icon, the history and culture of the Lisbon sardine is a topic of mounting interest. As well as being a culinary staple, these silvery sea creatures have also found their way...

2018 saw the opening of EartH, one of London’s most remarkable new music and arts venues in Dalston – a creative neighbourhood which had been crying out for a decent sized music venue until now. In its previous incarnation, it was Efes Pool Hall –  the...