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David Bowie is: exhibition review

I was fortunate enough to go to the David Bowie exhibition at the V&A museum in London. Having booked the tickets way back sometime last year (so long ago now that I can’t even remember) I thought...

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Things to do in London (and beyond) this May Bank Holiday weekend

Yes I know, another bank holiday! We’re spoilt this month aren’t we? So here’s my run down of bits and bobs to do around the lovely city of London (and Bristol, if you’re feeling adventuous) this bank...

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My first ‘Boris Bike’ experience

….So many to choose from…. Getting your bike So, you’ve chosen your trusty steed for the journey….but, how to actually get it?! ….Un-docking the bike is simple enough. Stick the key in the slot, wait...

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Canalival 2013 & the British Craft Beer Challenge

First on my list of things to talk about for the coming weekend is…. Canalival 2013 When?  Saturday, 1st June 2013 Where?  Regents Canal – from Gainsborough Studios to Broadway Market  What is it? The...

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Brand new Artisanal Food & Farmers Market in Canary Wharf

Where? Wood Wharf When? Every Saturday from 10 – 4 Starting from this Saturday (1st June 2013) and running until the 31st August there will be a brand new farmers market being held in Canary Wharf –...

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A stroll down Lamb’s Conduit Street, Bloomsbury

Nestled away in the borough of Camden, Lamb’s Conduit Street is a quirky and vibrant little street that like many ‘quirky little streets’ in London – if you blink you could miss it. That being said, I...

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Celebrating 350 years of the West End at Trafalgar Square

Can you believe that the West End will have been going for 350 years? 350 years?! So why not get involved in the anniversary celebrations which will be taking place in Trafalgar Square on 22 and 23...

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A walk along the Thames Path

It was a typically miserable day but I felt the need to get out and about – explore, do something different. So, having toyed with the idea of taking a Boris bike along the Thames Path for the...

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Up on the roof: a review of London rooftop bars

Why not take in some of London’s beautiful views from one of the many rooftop bars and enjoy that fleeting moment when the sun decides to finally give us a wave…. Radio Rooftop Bar - Aldwych This is a...

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The London Eye: Late Nights

Image courtesy of: http://toptravellists.net/light-night-london-eye-london-united-kingdom.html Every Friday from the 21st of June until the 9th of August the London Eye will extend its opening hours...

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The new ‘must-try’ bars and restaurants in London

Did you know that happier people go out for dinner?  Having lived in London for a while now I see that it’s easy to fall into the trap where you go to the same bars and restaurants all the time. So why...

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The best things in life are free: 5 free things to do in London this weekend

Opening the Olympics Missing the feel-good factor of last summer? BBC’s Olympic box set just not enough to appease your nostalgia? Fret no more then, because the Museum of London will be opening a...

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The best in business apps

Having lived in London for a while now, it seems to me that more and more people are relying on their phones rather than computers, for day to day life and perhaps more importantly, business. Being...

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Pop-up tech fair comes to Old Spitalfields Market

Calling all gadget lovers! Old Spitalfields Market is playing host to Intels highly anticipated pop-up tech fair, Experience Intel as part of their world tour. If you head over to the market from the...

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Fancy a dip? Top 5 London lidos review

Bit warm? Feeling the heat? It’s hard to even escape London at the moment due to the heat related rail disruptions. But why escape the city when you have everything you need here anyway? So, if you...

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Ice ice baby! Where to get the best ice cream in London

Go on, treat yourself! It’s been a long hot week and the weekend is just around the corner….you can practically smell it! So head out now and go find yourself one of the best ice creams in town. Here’s...

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A meander through Dulwich Village

Last weekend I made the most of the weather and went for a stroll with a friend through Dulwich Village. Having not been there before I wasn’t sure what to expect although I had heard that it is ‘nice’...

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Canary Wharf restaurant offers to get your teeth into!

If you’re planning on visiting Canary Wharf this weekend, then you’ll probably want to know what London’s financial hub has to offer. Most importantly, many of you will want to know where to eat! Here...

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London walks fit for a Prince

With all the talk about the birth of HRH Prince George of Cambridge, it got me thinking about how Kate and William will find getting out and about with a pram and just how accessible the pavements of...

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Summer on the South Bank

Have you been to the South Bank recently? The Festival of Neighbourhood is currently on until the 20th of August and a visit is highly advised! If you’re looking for a nice way to wind-down after a...

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