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Christmassy things you can still do in Tier 4 London
Bah, humbug! You’ll almost definitely have seen your Christmas plans scrapped at the very last minute with the announcement that London was moving into Tier 4 on Saturday December 19, closing shops and banning socialising across the capital. Added to the closure of hospitality and leisure venues under Tier 3 measures, it means to festive period is going to look […]
LONDON UNDER: Exploring Hidden London’s Abandoned Charing Cross Station
London Transport Museum has a really interesting selection of ‘Hidden London’ tours that give us occasional access to tunnels and stations on the London transport network that are no longer in operational use. The ‘Charing Cross: Access All Areas’ tour looks at...
The best festive cocktails from London bars to have delivered this Christmas
After all the ins and outs this year, you’ll know the drill by now: buying takeaways from London venues is going to help them an awful lot in this very difficult time. So how about a round of cocktails from London’s best bars to help see...
Traditional Czech Christmas Food for the Festive Menu
Christmas in the Czech Republic is celebrated on Christmas Eve, December 24. Literally translating to “Generous Day”, it’s a day for festive traditions – tree decorating, carols, presents, fairytales for the kids, and our favorite part: preparing and eating the...
How to get Christmas dinner delivered in London this year
Traditional parties and catch-up drinks might have gone down the drain this year, but where’s your Christmas spirit? Don’t give up on the big day just yet. With more ways than ever to bring the party home this December, and innovative...
A new service lets you book a musical theatre show for your doorstep
Although many of London’s theatres have currently reopened, it might not be for long (if the rumblings about Tier 3 are true), it won’t be for everybody, and there are many, many shows – musicals in particular – that simply...
49 free things to do in London with kids
There’s no denying that my home city can be expensive – but with so many free things to do in London with kids, there are plenty of family days out that won’t cost you a penny. Whether you’re looking for... The post 49 free things to do in London with kids...
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...
A major Banksy exhibition is coming to London
This news will delight some and appal others, but there’s soon going to be a whole lot more Banksy in London. ‘The Art of Banksy’, the world’s largest touring exhibition of the street artist’s work, opens on March 25 2021...
Things to Do in Prague: Travel Tips to Fully Enjoy the City
We here at Eating Europe are happy to offer you our Prague travel tips – with a little help from our friends – on how to navigate Prague’s top attractions and have a great time while doing it. The rule for Prague is the same for any other city, especially...
The nine best Christmas meals to book at London restaurants
Got turkey cravings? Indulge in the best festive feasts at London restaurants this year, from decadent sandwiches to full-on banquets. 1. The Bombay bad boy Here’s a festive treat we never knew we needed: mince-pie kulfi. You’ll find the...
Selfridges is hosting an open-air Christmas market filled with street food
The stylish department store might have been shut for almost a month of lockdown, but Selfridges has made a moment out of its comeback. To tie in with the reopening of its Oxford Street store, Selfridges has extended outdoors with its first-ever...
On your bike in Amsterdam!
Most people know that using a bike in Amsterdam is a must: the city of tulips is the most bicycle-friendly capital in the world. Bicycles are used for over 60% of trips made in the inner city and 38% of trips made in the outer city. Thanks to its...
A Nordic winter wonderland complete with Northern Lights is popping up in London
It was hard to know how to feel when the news arrived that Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland had been cancelled. On the one hand – there was no chance your friends could drag you there to endure the queues, crowds and eye-wateringly expensive rounds of...
Take a mystery Caribbean holiday with a ‘quarantine-free’ guarantee
There are loads of reasons you might not want to go abroad right now, but one of the big ones is that you might have to quarantine for a fortnight, either on arrival or on your return home (or, if you’re really unlucky, both). Even if the UK...
Things to do in London with kids after lockdown
There’s no denying that a trip to the capital is still going to feel very different this year – with two lockdowns and family attractions having to close almost as soon as they reopened. But there are still so many... The post Things to do in London with kids...
Dutch Vegan Scone Recipe by Sam Wood
Sam Wood, the co-author of the popular travel blog, Indefinite Adventure, shared with us his Vegan Scone Recipe. He claims he was inspired by the Dutch scone (aka luilakbollen) he once had on our Harlem Food Tour and then decided to put his own vegan spin on...
#lovelocal: Help local London business by shopping with them this Christmas
It’s Christmas (in case you hadn’t noticed). Which means buying stuff (among other things). But it’s easy to forget sometimes that our city has an ever-expanding scene of unique independent craftspeople and makers churning out all kinds...
Cacciucco: Italian Most Famous Fish Stew Recipe
We at Eating Europe love to collaborate with different bloggers to bring you recipes inspired by our food tours and the stunning European countries they take place in. This time, we’re proud to introduce you to Sheena Tatum, author of lifestyle blog Iriemade....
National Trust, English Heritage and other gardens still open in London for lockdown
While you can take in nature gratis on a walk around any of London’s bountiful green spaces, if you want to guarantee a bit of breathing room – and a change of scene from your local park – then consider one of these smart outdoor...
An awesome wine shop has opened in a London car showroom
Looking for a wine with a bit of horsepower? You might want to start at London’s newest indie wine boutique, Bottles N Jars, which has opened up in a classic car showroom in East Finchley, of all places. Hexagon Classics – along the Great...
Street food markets staying open during Lockdown 2 in London
While we might not be able to live life to its fullest in this current lockdown phase, Londoners are doing a damn good job of filling their bellies. Restaurants have had a bit of time to get new delivery services up and running and to...
16 Best Places In Yorkshire To Visit
Yorkshire has got to be one of the gorgeous areas in England to visit! This is especially true if you’re planning a trip to explore the best places in Northern England. You see, it’s got everything from’ rolling dales, stunning castles, dramatic waterfalls and...
A Treehouse for Three at The Fish Hotel
One of most incredible things about having a child is reliving your childhood through them … I love ‘sharing’ mini pizzas or fish fingers with Oscar, hanging around in playgrounds or visiting the zoo… It’s just so wonderful to have an ‘excuse’ to do all those...