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”
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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”
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”
Abbey Road
Come together and walk the iconic crossing of Abbey Road Where? St John’s Wood, Greater London What? Crossing, Abbey Road Studios & graffiti wall As famously seen on the cover of The Beatles 1969 album of the same name, Abbey Road has become a hotspot for music lovers. Whilst Abbey Studios is mostly associated withContinueContinue reading “Abbey Road”
Megan’s
★★★ Mediterranean menu and masses of Prosecco Where? Multiple locations How much? ££ What? Lunch, brunch & dinner Cuisine? Mediterranean-influenced Booking ahead? Yes, available Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes I’ve been to Megan’s multiple times now, for breakfast, lunch and bottomless brunch. They’re difficult to miss these days, with aContinueContinue reading “Megan’s”
Barrafina Borough Yards
★★★★ Tapas and small plates, the perfect place to dine with family and mates Where? Borough Yards, 2 Dirty Lane, London Bridge, London, SE1 9DG How Much? £££ Booking ahead? Yes, available Cuisine? Spanish Multiple locations? Yes and menu varies Vegetarian options? Limited Vegan options? Limited Gluten free options? Yes Known for it’s delicious foodContinueContinue reading “Barrafina Borough Yards”
Milk
★★★★ The best brunch in London…or are they just milking it? Where? Balham, 18-20 Bedford Hill How Much? ££ Book ahead? No (expect 20-40 min queues during peak times on the weekend) What? Cafe & Brunch Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Situated in Balham, which is quickly becoming a trendyContinueContinue reading “Milk”
Frameless
Become a part of the art Where? Marble Arch, London, W1H 7AP When? Currently booking until the 30th April 2023 How much? From £25 (increased rates at the weekend) What? Immersive art experience Wheelchair access? Yes Step inside the frame for a change and surround yourself with the mesmerising artwork of world famous names. FeaturingContinueContinue reading “Frameless”
Calendar Girl 