Walking tours are probably one of my biggest recommendations in London. it’s such a great way to see the city in a more personal way, with a guide that can offer lots of special information about the area you are seeing. I’ve done some central tours, and a few years ago, I did a Jack … More The Alternative Jack the Ripper tour
I feel like I should have a category on here called “Inspirational people” as there are so many in my life, and slotting these blog posts into “Daily inspiration” doesn’t quite seem right! I met Shirley when we were studying Occupational Therapy at London South Bank University, just a few short years ago. I am … More Celebrating good friends
Which, if you haven’t checked out by the way, is excellent! I’ve introduced it as a travel blog, but actually it incorporates travel, well-being and general lifestyle topics. A sprinkling of everything, highly positive and enthusing and highly informative: check it out here http://thewanderingquinn.com I met Ellie quite randomly/by fate when we were walking to … More Interview with Ellie Quinn of super travel blog, “The Wandering Quinn”
Below are recommendations I have either done myself, or seriously thought about. I hear you that for people on low budgets, getting any savings together is a tough one and it’s made me a bit glum at points (even in spite of living in the amazing city that is London). But I took the glum … More How to live cheaper in London
My mum came up from the day for us to take a much overdue trip, specifically really to see the Princess Di exhibit and her wonderful dresses, and spend some time together. We are not Royalists but loved Diana and in 1997 when she died, mum took us to London with a … More Kensington Palace & the Diana Exhibition
My friend Ricardo bought me my ticket as a Christmas present. I was delighted: love Johnny Cash and have listened to him for several years. Actually my dad was also a big Johnny Cash fan, something I only found out fairly recently, so maybe it’s in the blood 🙂 Ric and I had both listened … More Johnny Cash Roadshow, Wimbledon, 25th January 2018
I met the lovely Helen in 2016, in my 3 week backpacking tour around beautiful Spain. We coincided 3 times, but met first in Cortoba (later in Granda, and then Seville). She was probably one of the most special parts of my trip to be honest. You meet so many people, all wonderful and … More Hot chocolate and chat on a rainy London afternoon- with super Helen
