Today I have been lucky enough to be joined by one of my favorite bloggers - London Wlogger. Stu's informative blog provides us with some great walks around London. Showing maps, pictures and explaining local geography and history. I asked him a few questions about hiking around London to get some advice. Here is what he said: Do... Continue Reading →
Round every street corner in London there is something new to be found. All you need to do is grab a pair of comfortable shoes and roam around the big city. As I meandered down the back streets from Borough tube station to the famous Borough Market I came across one of London's many historical golden nuggets.... Continue Reading →
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 →
Fancy a forest walk? I know I do. Finding a quiet stretch of nature in London can be a tricky affair. It also depends on how we personally define nature. However, that's a different debate for another day. For now, if we look hard enough we can find peaceful woodland and fascinating wildlife on our... Continue Reading →
What better way to spend a cold, grey, winter weekend than warming up at a luxurious spa. There are many accommodation options across the UK and some great bargains can be found on the following websites: Last Minute Spa Breaks Groupon Wowcher Alternatively book a night at a hotel and go to a nearby leisure center for some treatments (may work... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we get sick of seeing the same things day in, day out. Living in a busy, bustling city is exciting but can be tiring too. While there is always a new street to explore, a different museum to visit and unique restaurants to try; one thing is missing. That is natural landscape. I love... 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 →
We are going on a bear hunt 