London’s busy nightlife lures people after work on week days and visitors on weekend’s. Like many other cities, it completely changes once the sun goes down. There are many things to experience at night in London, some of which are difficult to get tickets for. However there are plenty of things throughout the year as […]
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Escape from the capital with a night in a yurt
As I packed away my things and headed out the door, I felt a surge of freedom rush through me. It had been a very long week and finally it was Friday! Not wanting the hassle of needing to plan ahead, the ability to just jump in the car or catch a train a short […]
The day I saved London from Major Explosion, with Agent November
Last month I saved London from a nuclear device! It all started when we walked into a small unassuming pub near Kings Cross. We waited for a discreet moment before shuffling up to the bar and quietly whispering our password to the barman. His eyes swept sheepishly round the room to make sure no one […]
5 wheelie unusual UK experiences
Today I watched the BT Wheelchair Rugby National Championships at the Copper Box in London’s Olympic Park. Tickets are still available for the Rugby Challenge in October too – see here. This got me thinking about my latest series of posts on unusual experiences ‘Fulfill your travel bug with: something unusual‘. So in keeping with […]
Something unusual: take on the challenge at Escape Rooms, London
To kick off my series of ‘Something Unusual’ posts, I wanted to start with trying something unusual in the capital… Are you looking for something different for a special occasion, or want to try something unusual for your next day out? Maybe you simply have an hour to kill or are looking for another way to […]
A surprising taste of Brixton that left me hungry for more
It can be extremely refreshing to find yourself re-exploring an area many years on, but I never actually thought this particular place would ever be one of them. I spent a week in Brixton, nearly 20 years ago, when I was sent there to work. And I think I blanked it out. However, I do […]