I'm a 38 year old London based blogger. I absolutely love London and want to recommend the best places you should check out, from a local perspective! I'm a qualified Occupational Therapist, but also accredited by the British Journalism Training Council (BJTC) after a MA in Radio in 2005. Hence the curiosity in people and what makes them tick :-) I'd really love to hear from you and collaborate with you where possible! Thanks for stopping by x
It’s been quite hard to get this list nailed to 10, as of course there are so many possibilities! Please check out the websites listed for what each venue/location may currently be offering during lockdown. 1.Victoria Park Victoria Park or Viccy Park as it is known to locals had a significant refurbishment in 2011-12 and … More 10 best things to do/eat/see in East London!
It didn’t take lock-down for me to realise what an inspiring group of London based business men and women I know, but the impact on everyone’s working lives at these Corona times has certainly made me think more closely about the impact to independent businesses. I’ve had much empathy for all, especially the newer start … More The amazing London entrepreneurs you need to know about
In spite of the fact I have lived here now for 15 years, it would be of course impossible for me to say I have seen everywhere or know everywhere in London. Impossible! I know pockets of everywhere but can’t say I know everywhere in the slightest (I’m not sure who could). I’m not your … More 5 of my never visited London spots for you to also consider!
This is a post to earmark for when lockdown is over! There is no place better than London to sample some of the finest afternoon teas in the world, an English tradition since the 19th century. Here are some of my favourite teas I’ve enjoyed in my favourite city over the last few years! I’ve … More 5 of my favourite London afternoon teas
It’s been a rather huge leave of absence from me, firstly due to pregnancy related matters, and then a few unusual weeks of late, namely in relation to the C word! My boyfriend and I, who share the same birthday, had a lockdown birthday, last week but were able to have some online catch ups, … More London (and the world) in lockdown
This was our first time to 120 Fenchurch Street, and it certainly met our expectations. Its essentially a viewing platform, with restaurant and bar a floor below, just a short jaunt from Bank station, or super close to Fenchurch Street overground. The entrance and the art display ceiling is stunning on arrival, and I understand … More A New Year must: visit to 120 Fenchurch Street
This is a combination of personal anecdote for how, on hitting 16 weeks today, my first 4 months have been for me, plus some tips for how to make your life more bearable whilst pregnant in the nations capital. This is the first post I have written in many weeks as I’m just starting to … More How to survive your first trimester of pregnancy in London!
(Gifted, but all thoughts and opinions my own) I recently had the pleasure of attending the still relatively new, but thriving “Fox in a Box” escape rooms again in Dalston, East London. This is part of a franchise that you might have seen across Europe: and its the first one in London. I visited last … More “Prison Break” at Fox in a Box London
If you are looking for options of an easy and absolutely beautiful day trip to do from London, I highly, highly recommend that you consider either Hitchin Lavender field just outside London, or Mayfield Lavender fields, in South London: both within easy reach. I had the pleasure of visiting both earlier this month with two … More Lavender Fields in and around London
I was really thrilled to be invited for an summer evening with the UK’s first BBQ boats, here in London, thanks to lovepopupslondon and Skuna Boats. Skuna Boats have already been running the very successful hot tub boats, and have now added the BBQ range to the repertoire. 8 of us bloggers set off from … More Skuna BBQ boats: a new way to enjoy London
