London is apparently the most visited city in Europe – so I’m really lucky that it’s on my doorstep! It’s not a cheap place to go to but there are a few ways to explore London on a budget. Surprisingly many of the iconic sites and places are actually free. As a Londoner I’ve experienced […]
Transportation in London is one of the most expensive in Europe. There are numerous options for getting around and these can be confusing to a regular in London. So how visitors are meant to work it all out, I do not know! This post summarises London transport tips for visitors from both overseas and out […]
Where did the summer go? For me, it’s involved enjoying the great British weather that we have been experiencing. I’ve also been doing a LOT of walking with my latest project/challenge of 298km (185 miles) along the bank of the River Thames and the Thames Path national walking trail. With the Thames Path Greater London […]
This week the Queen will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee as the first British monarch to reach 70 years on the throne. The celebrations kick off with the Queen’s Birthday Parade and Trooping the Colour on Thursday (2nd June). Usually this annual event is held on the second Saturday in June. This year the UK is […]
The stay at home rules here in the UK were lifted earlier this week. So I’ve finished off my virtual sketch tour of London and am ready to brave a visit on location in the coming weeks. If you are looking for ideas of where to spend time when visiting London, I would recommend this […]
Fed up of not being able to travel, bored of the daily exercise locations, and desperately trying to make the best of the time in lockdown! That was me last month. So I decided to journal a virtual sketch tour of London – aiming to visit a new location every week. I’m nearly done with […]