The jolly song “Oh I do like to be beside the seaside” was running through my head as I approached the National Maritime Museum to visit their Great British Seaside photography exhibition on a crisp but sunny morning in London. Continue reading
58 days of extraordinary travel to Rwanda, Uganda and Oman
58 days. I was away from London for 58 days this year and now I’m back it feels in many ways that I’ve hardly been away but as my days pass I feel like I’m not looking at my usual life properly straight on, more from a slight angle so familiar things are not exactly as they were. It will pass but for now, I’m enjoying this feeling of dislocation as it allows me to hold onto my 58 days for a while longer. Travel is a wonderful thing but it is addictive… Continue reading
What’s on in London Winter 2018
I want to share with you my seasonal What’s On in London which goes out directly to subscribers 4 times a year. Do let me know if you want to join my subscribers list. Scroll through for sections on What’s On in London this winter in: Theatre, Foodie, Art Galleries, Museums, Sport, Music and more!
Charles II shows us his power at the Queen’s Gallery
The new exhibition at the Queen’s Gallery is called Charles ll: Art & Power and it really does what it says. Continue reading
Winnie the Pooh gets his own show at the V&A
Winnie the Pooh makes me smile, everything about him makes me smile, his big tummy, his wise words, his friends and his life full of fun and adventures. So when I heard of a new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum entitled Winnie the Pooh: Exploring a Classic I was keenly waiting for it to open and peek into the delightful world of Winnie the Pooh.
Christmas lights in London
Christmas is one of my favourite times of year in London, the buzz, the festive events, the mulled wine and carols, but mainly because of the Christmas lights. London is lit up so beautifully that even those of us who have seen many many Christmases are still enchanted by the sights. Each area has its own style from classic to wacky, with Carnaby Street winning the prize for the latter! Take a stroll with me to enjoy the lights from the warmth of your own home.
Fun and games and the Tate Modern
The Tate Modern is one of the most visited galleries in the world as it’s full of amazing art but for me, the building is also a big part of the attraction. The views across London from the top floors and the new extension which opened last year is stunning – see my review. Continue reading
Designs to change the world at the Design Museum
Good design can change the world, in small and really large ways, so I was looking forward to checking out the Beazley Designs of the Year at London’s Design Museum. Now in their 10th year, it’s a chance to be amazed by the brilliance and ingenuity of designers from around the world
Hoppers second restaurant is a hit!
Getting a table at London’s no reservations restaurants can be a real pain but usually well worth it when it happens. Check out my review of The Barbary to see one recent success. Hoppers is another venue I’d been wanting to try out for months but their Frith Street site was always surrounded by crowds of people wondering whether 2 hours was a reasonable time to wait for a table. I decided not, so went right to the source and visited Sri Lanka instead! Hoppers there are everywhere, even on the breakfast buffet in our hotel and I found I really like them.
Feel the power and passion of opera at the V&A London
‘I’m not really an opera person,’ said my friend as we approached the entrance to the V&A’s new exhibition. It’s called Opera: Passion, Power and Politics so this did not bode well despite my enthusiasm for our preview visit… Continue reading