A first time visitor to the UK’s capital will of course want to see the key sights. The choice of organised and guided tours is endless and the quality and price can also vary quite a bit. What about those who have been there, seen it and done it all already, or perhaps would rather […]
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Experimental travel: walking London from A to Z
As promised in yesterday’s post, here are the highlights from my day of experimental travel in London: walking from A to Z, starting at Aaron Hill Road in E6, all the way to Zulu Mews in SW11. Click here for full detailed Google ‘My Map’ which you can add to your device. Staring at the map […]
Endless ‘unusual’ experiences with: Experimental travel (Latourex)
Ten years ago, Lonely Planet released a guide on experimental travel which was based on the concept of Latourex (LAboratoire de TOURisme EXperimental, or in English: LAboratory of EXperimental TOURism), which involves a novel approach to travel, where the journey is based on a quirky concept and can lead to anywhere. The idea of the book didn’t […]
10 unusual things to experience in London at night
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 […]
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 […]