Category: Blog
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Afternoon tea at the Langham Hotel
The Langham The Langham claims to be the birthplace of Afternoon tea so I was very excited to try it and my expectations were really high. The hotel did not disappoint. From the moment I arrived, I was treated with the greatest care and respect, and the service was impeccable. From the footman helping out…
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An incredible day out at Burghley House where the Crown was filmed
I visited Burghley House on Sunday with some family and it was one of the most impressive stately homes I have ever visited. There is almost too much to do and see! Many films have been filmed here including the Crown and Pride and Prejudice. At one point of our tour, we were told that…
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A day out at Kensington Palace – Harry and Meghan’s old home
Kensington Palace Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lived at Kensington Palace when they first got married before moving on to Frogmore Cottage. The Palace is the current home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and was also the home of the late Princess Diana. Obviously, only parts of the palace are open to the…
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A night on the beach in Spain – one of the best moments of my life
One of the best moments of my life was lying on a beach in Santander in Spain with my two friends while listening to the waves and staring up at the stars in the clear night sky. It was so late that the beach cleaning truck was making its rounds preparing the beach for the…
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A sunny stroll along the Southbank of London – Activities
We took a midweek stroll along the Southbank of London today and it was glorious. The sun was out in full force and office workers mingled with tourists around London’s famous riverbanks, parks, pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants. There was a spring in their collective step they smiled brighter, talked a little louder and laughed…
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A relaxing day out in Covent Garden and Somerset House
I discovered something new about Covent Garden today, the South courtyard of the market building is apparently the only busking pitch in the world dedicated to classical music and opera. I never knew that which is crazy as I am a Londoner and I’ve been here numerous times before yet I’ve never seen or heard…
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Hopelessly lost on my first solo visit to Rome, Day 2
After a disappointing first day in Rome, I woke up very refreshed and in much better spirits. The superb curtain management system (don’t know what else to call it) had ensured that it remained pitch black until I opened the curtains so I had slept very well. I had also acclimatised to the smokey room…
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Almost kidnapped on my first solo visit to Rome, Day 1
I decided on the spur of the moment to visit Rome for the first time by myself after a long and stressful year. I wanted a break and a change of scenery. After three very frustrating days of searching for deals, I finally booked my holiday and headed off. To say that I was underwhelmed…
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Enjoying a weird art exhibition in Bloomsbury Square
WTF! was my initial reaction to the Photo Art fair I attended at Victoria House in Bloomsbury Square, Holborn. However, by the end of it, I had come to really appreciate the naked human body. ‘King Children’ in Russia I started out at Anna Skladmann’s series ‘Little Adults’, apparently about ‘King Children’ in Russia which…