St Patrick’s Day – the one time a year when everyone is welcome to be Irish and a great reason to have lots of Guinness (or any alcoholic drink for that matter); regardless of where you are in the planet! As London has a thriving Irish community it’s no surprise that Londoners and visitors are… […]

Perhaps it’s because its neighbours are so obviously family-friendly that I’ve never thought of the Victoria and Albert Museum with kids. But while we’ve visited the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the British Museum as well, it’s taken over...

Oto means ‘noise’ or ‘music’ in Japanese and that is exactly what you get at this truly amazing and innovative venue. By day it is a mild-mannered café serving home-baked cakes, craft beers, teas, coffees, organic fruit juices, cider and wines but then, when...

With around eight million pieces in its collection – although ‘only’ about 80,000 on display at the Bloomsbury site – there really is something to fascinate everyone at the British Museum. I’ve been visiting since I was a child when... The post 10 tips for...

On the very southern edge of the UK, just off the coast of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly are easily one of my favourite parts of one of my favourite counties. contains affiliate links* A collection of small islands –... The post Guide to the Isles of Scilly...

While London has many fantastic free museums and galleries there are some that have an admission charge. This list is by no means exhaustive but these are the ‘pay for’ London museums we would like to highlight. We’ve tried to focus on the best museums and have...

Coronavirus FAQs: latest advice and travel information As a fun-loving Londoner, chances are you’ve bought tickets to a gig, festival or sports event taking place at some point over the next few months. But with the government warning it could cancel...

Indian restaurants are extremely common in the UK, with the vast majority of them offering identikit versions of the same familiar dishes tailored to the British palate. Sri Lankan food, however, is far less represented – and this simple no-frills canteen...

With its rich history and incredibly diverse population, stunning architecture and enduring mystique, London has been the topic of many a book. Fiction and non-fiction writers love to use London as their backdrop and inspiration, and Londoner’s and...

Like a little brother to the London Underground, the Docklands Light Rail transportation system was developed following the revitalization of the Docklands in East London.  The DLR as it’s known opened in 1987 serving much of Eastern London like its own little...

Motormouth Mancunian beer-swilling gobshites or the UK’s best ever rock ’n’ roll stars? Love them or hate them, everyone has an opinion on Oasis. Since Liam ’n’ Noel swaggered into view at the top end of the...

According to us Finns, Tampere is the most loved residential and tourism city in Finland. The secret of Tampere is its originality. Tampere is defined by a few unique characteristics: it is surrounded by beautiful lakes and eskers, it has a perfect scale for...

Our half-term trip to Italy was partly inspired by my daughter’s schoolwork (and the fact I never say no to a trip to Rome) – but before I bit the bullet and booked flights, I’d been eyeing up the best... The post The best Roman places to visit, UK appeared...

Once March rolls around, the weather starts being a little warmer and friendlier, leading to a number of London festivals and other events throughout the city.  Of course, the big event for the month is the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival, but...

Earth Hour is an annual event organised by the WWF that sees millions of people all around the world switching their lights off in recognition of the issues facing the planet. This year, Earth Hour will be taking place on March 28 between 8.30pm and...

This post was originally published Feb 2015 and updated Feb 2020 From bustling Christmas markets to traditional witch-burnings (and everything in between), there will be no shortage of Prague festivals to attend in 2020. This ‘events in Prague to-do...

Located just minutes from the UK Houses of Parliament (where the cacophony of MPs barking at one another fill the Westminster air), the wonderful St. John’s Smith Square provides discerning classical music fans with a chance to feast their ears on a wide...

A firm favourite among Londoners, the Victoria Line is the second shortest, one of the fastest and runs for just 16 stops between the trendy Brixton and the even trendier Walthamstow, stopping through Camden and Central London on the way. Read on for the best...

Not to be outdone by Greggs, which dominated the news cycle earlier this year with its vegan steak bake, Ginsters is launching what might well be the world’s most luxe Cornish pasty… at Selfridges.  Created by Michelin-starred Cornish chef...

I can well appreciate why people opt to hit the slopes or seek out some sun during February half term, entertaining the kids for a week when the weather is against you and the Christmas credit card bill is still smarting is a tough gig! But, for that very...

This article was originally published Sept 2014 and updated Feb 2020 Story of Neapolitan Pizza Forget cannoli, forget sfogliatelle, if you are visiting this ancient Greek-founded city you are here for one thing and one thing only – PIZZA.   Naples pizza,...

If Lure sets out to do one thing (fish) and do it well, it seems to have nailed it. The unassuming restaurant front, set in the heart of the delightful but relatively under-visited Dartmouth Park (don’t tell everyone), belies the cosy but fresh interior and the...

Awards season might be over, but there’s still plenty to get excited about this weekend, from talks and masterclasses at BFI’s festival for young film buffs to a spooky screening in a church.  1. BFI Future Film Fest The BFI’s...

William Morris, the designer, poet, craftsman and social activist, came to Walthamstow long before the breweries, the longest street market in Europe (a mile long for all the statisticians) and the hipsters arrived. To prove it, the William Morris Gallery was...