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
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
(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
Fox in a Box is the newest escape room to hit London, and has swung in at a super high level to wow us all! My heart is still in my mouth after completing their Zodiac Killer game with a group of fellow bloggers, a few days ago. Thanks to @lovepopupslondon for this awesome experience, … More Fox in a Box: the newest London escape room
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
