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There’s no place like Rome

A modern guide for an ancient city A city famous for it’s history, architecture and delicious food, there really is no place quite like it. Cobbled paths and ancient arches will take you back in time to the cultural paradise that paved the modern Western world. Whilst our whistle stop tour lasted only two andContinueContinue reading “There’s no place like Rome”

Tulips Takeover Victoria Embankment Gardens

One of London’s hidden gems Where? Embankment Station, Villiers St, London WC2N 6DU When? mid-April (exact dates vary) How long? They last 1-2.5 weeks Tucked away behind the arches of Embankment station is the unassuming beauty of the Victoria Embankment Gardens. A lush green space all year round, with a secret spring surprise. Painting theContinueContinue reading “Tulips Takeover Victoria Embankment Gardens”

Beyond the Streets

The best street art exhibition in London Where? Sloane Square, Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Rd, London SW3 4RY When? 17 February – 9 May 2023 How Much? £15 – £25 Accessibility? Wheelchair access, guide dogs Bringing the outside inside, Saatchi has invited an explosion of colour and style to overtake, in partnership with Adidas.ContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Streets”

Blink and you’ll miss them: Blushing Blossoms return to Kew

The Powder Pink Paradise Where? The Royal Botanical gardens, Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE When? Mid April – May Entry? £8.50 – £19 gardens admission Accessibility? Wheelchair & guide dog access Over the past couple of weeks, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew have transformed into a blossoming oasis. A rose tinted wave has engulfedContinueContinue reading “Blink and you’ll miss them: Blushing Blossoms return to Kew”

A Weekend Guide: Madrid

The city that surprised me I knew very little about the city of Madrid before my visit. We booked our trip on a whim, unsuspecting of the beauty and vivacity that awaited us. Ideally located in the heart of Madrid, just a five minute walk from the Prado Museum, we were right in the centreContinueContinue reading “A Weekend Guide: Madrid”

David Hockney: Bigger & Closer

Dive into swimming pools, take a road trip across the San Gabriel Mountains and overlook the Grand Canyon in less than an hour Where? The Lightroom, Kings Cross, 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, London, N1C 4DY How Much? £32.50 – £37.50 When? Until October 2023 What? Immersive exhibition Access? Step free and wheelchair access available BeholdContinueContinue reading “David Hockney: Bigger & Closer”

Sunday Lunch at the Coal Office

★★★★ In search of London’s best roast dinner Where? Coal Drops Yard, 2 Bagley Walk, London N1C 4PQ How much? £££ Cuisine? Middle Eastern restaurant Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes, limited Gluten free options? Yes This industrial cove is well disguised amidst the setting of Coal Drops Yard. Blending seamlessly into its Victorian surroundings,ContinueContinue reading “Sunday Lunch at the Coal Office”

Paris

How to triomphe Paris in just three days Paris is reputed as a city of love, art and innovation. Countless films, books and television shows have romanticised this diverse city, inspired by its vibrancy and decadence. It’s no wonder, that with all its publicity and cinematic awe, that so many experience sheer disappointment, otherwise knownContinueContinue reading “Paris”

Boro Bistro

★★★ Wine, Dine, Tapas Where? London Bridge, 6-10 Borough High St, London SE1 9QQ How Much? ££ Cuisine? Modern French, tapas style dining Drinks? Wine, cocktails, classics Outdoor seating? Yes, terrace area Booking ahead? Yes, available Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes, limited Gluten free options? Yes Burrowed away from the vibrant bustle of BoroughContinueContinue reading “Boro Bistro”

Infinity Mirror Rooms

Infinitely beautiful and beyond expectations… Where? Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG When? Until April 2nd 2023 How Much? £5 tickets for under 25s (Tate Collective members) / £10 standard rates Who? Yayoi Kusama Since it’s opening, Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms have received a wave of positivity. Relentlessly selling out as art lovers scrambledContinueContinue reading “Infinity Mirror Rooms”