What to do this summer? Most of us have got pretty fed up with sitting in the local park and are yearning for a holiday. With oversees travel looking fairly unlikely this summer, we’re going to have to fall back in love with the Great British Holiday. We’ve got world class beaches, incredible seafood, local…
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There aren’t many perks to this lock down despite the abundance of people taking to social media to show us all their perfect sourdough loaves and ‘accidental’ half marathons. We can be scathing about the foodie trends flooding our algorithm but in this time of fewer and simple comforts, food has taken on a new…
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Cornwall is almost entirely beach, with its rugged coastline stretching from south to north for over 400 miles and no inland area more than 20 miles from the sea. As we Brits fall back in love with the Great British Holiday, many of us will hopefully flock to Cornwall this summer wanting to experience the…
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The UK is filled with fabulous and bizarrely named places and it was pretty difficult keeping this piece short. You might think the towns of Nasty, Booby Dingle and Twatt are only good for a laugh, but the places on this list will not only make you chuckle, they’re also great places to visit. This summer…
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World Cocktail Day has reared its bleary-eyed head again, and this year we’re going to have to improvise. With all our favourite bars, pubs and restaurants temporarily closed, we teamed up with three of London’s most exciting cocktail bars to get you celebrating at home. These lovely London cocktail afficianados are giving you everything you…
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London ranks high on everyone’s travel list, whether you’re from the UK or not. Incredible diversity, a long and fascinating history, great nightlife, an innovative food scene, and more famous monuments than you can count, London is the perfect weekend away. With the aforementioned epic history, everyone thinks they know a thing or two about…
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There are just too many places we wanted to add to this list, so we had to split in two. From the spooky forests of Poland to the beaches of Mozambique, here’s another five incredible places you didn’t know exist. The Crooked Forest, Gryfino, Poland In western Poland, right on the border with Germany is…
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Today (22.04.2020) is Earth Day and it’s a more poignant one that ever before. Physically cut off from the rest of the world, the campaigns to save the planets areas of natural beauty feels like more of a struggle than ever but, on the positive side, we’ve been able to take a step back and…
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This week we are very happy to present a guest blog post written by London based blogger Another Blonde Traveler, also known as Jessika! 26 year old Jessika grew up in the suburbs of Montreal and her passion for travel has taken her to over 30 countries so far! No London based, Jessika runs her…
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With Europe’s long and distinguished military history, tense border conflicts, civil wars and opulent royals, it’s no surprise that throughout the continent are scattered some of the most stunning and fascinating castles in the world. From Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest lived-in castle in the world, to the medieval ruins of Trakai Castle in…
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Let’s face it, even without the current restriction on travel, we spend most of our time thinking about it anyway. What we often forget to find time for is reading. So why not broaden your adventurous horizons with some of the best books to get your mind floating away to distant lands. The Shark and…
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Sadly, COVID-19 has caused many of our favourite restaurants to temporarily close. Most are still offering a reduced delivery service but for the time being, the hospitality industry as we know it has come to a standstill. Travel is also temporarily on hold, leaving us desperate for our favourite exotic dishes. Longing for your Laksa?…
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Things are a bit uncertain at the moment, with many people throughout the country, and the world, being told to self-isolate and work from home. Current government advice is to limit social contact however, keep exercising. Being walled up at home is a daunting thought for many, but it’s important for both our physical and…
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Solo travel can be exhilarating and a little scary, but there are fewer places better to travel alone than London. Whether you travel for history, culture, food or the gram, London has something for everyone. Like with any destination when travelling alone, or with company, keep your wits about you and you’ll be fine. Londoner’s…
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Ah, it’s soon to be that time of the year – the temperatures feel a little more bearable, the days last longer and many an Instagrammer and image-maker come out to feverishly capture one of London’s most popular blooms, the pink treat that is cherry blossom. Yes, spring has sprung and with that comes an…
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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…
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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 things to do along the light blue line. South London…
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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 non-Londoner’s alike love to read about the English capital. Romance, horror, mystery, magic, it all happens here,…
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Feeling like you need a break from London? Well why not switch the madness of the capital for the quaint charm of Cambridge, the iconic University City that’s just over an hour away from London? Have a look at our guide to discover the many wonderful things this historic city has on offer… Hint: there’s…
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Pancake races, fluffy short-stacks, cocktails and as much whipped cream as you can stand. Pancake Day has come around again, the time of year where our gluttonous side takes over and we eat as many pancakes as we can, for reasons no one really understands. Here are our best events, cafes and restaurants in London…
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