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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In an attempt to keep to the challenge I set myself earlier this month, see ‘Fulfill you travel bug with: something unusual‘, I’ve been exploring the area where I live. This also happens to be close enough to an area well known for a famous sporting event at the end of June each year. Click […]
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 […]