While, I'm a sucker for nature and vast open landscapes, London is somewhat pleasing to the eye. These scenes provide us with an alternative nature; a man-made environment, a city where 8 million inhabitants go about their daily lives. The Shard is a 95-storey skyscraper - it is the tallest building in the UK. It has a snazzy... Continue Reading →
I was walking along as one does when I came across this.... This tree appears to have engulfed a metal gate. Has anyone else seen nature take over infrastructure before? Or does anyone know how this has happened? I was amazed, I had to take a picture and share it...
'Over 2.5 million people worldwide live with paralysis caused by spinal cord injury' according to Spinal Research. This could be from falling down the stairs, getting injured while playing sports or indeed it may be medical (tumors, spinal bleeds etc.) So what happens when a spinal injury occurs? Each case is very different. However, similar questions, emotions and... Continue Reading →
As the white door slowly creaked open at number eight I smiled eagerly. 'Hello, my name is Sarah,' I chirped with enthusiasm. Two beady brown eyes stared back at me. The door was slightly ajar, with the flat owner hiding behind it. 'What do you want?' the shadow hissed. 'I'm working on behalf of the council and... Continue Reading →
It is December and that means one thing - IT IS ALMOST CHRISTMAS! Whether you are religious or not, Christmas provides a perfect excuse to party, dress up, drink plenty of hot chocolate and eat tonnes of delicious food. If you are lucky enough to be in London this festive season, there are lots of fun events and things to... Continue Reading →
Fancy a market stop for some well deserved grub? Or to browse a tonne of weird and wonderful gifts? Then a London market is your answer. There are plenty to chose from, all offering something slightly different. Here are my favorites: Camden Market - makes for a great day trip, you can spend hours browsing all... Continue Reading →
London is extremely culturally diverse, so much so that when visiting it may be hard to determine what exactly is typical English food. Have no fear, here is a list of the six most important British dishes, that must be tasted. Fish and Chips - This is best from sea-side locations but there are also some great Fish and... Continue Reading →
When in London, it is obligatory to drink a cup of English tea, eat some scones with cream and strawberry jam and visit the queen. You may not be able to shake hands with her majesty but you can at least go and gawp at her palace. If you take the tube to Green Park Station, the... Continue Reading →
The Fire of London Memorial Statue - Begin your free sight-seeing day by arriving at Bank Tube Station - the financial district. Take a moment to look at the spectacular statue commemorating the fire which devastated London in 1666. The Statue took a whole six years to build - no easy feat. From the statue walk... Continue Reading →
There are numerous roof top bars in London offering phenomenal views. So which one should you chose to visit? My personal favorite is the Sky Garden. You need to book online before hand on the website. It is totally free to visit. You can go during the day or at night. They have a cafe, restaurant and... Continue Reading →
We are going on a bear hunt 