This week we are joined by the talented Beth Penbrook a young mum who hasn't let having young kids stop her travelling and experiencing the world. She travels regularly with her partner and two young children and even moved from England to live in Canada for a year. She loves writing about her travels and children, but... Continue Reading →
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 →
Every Saturday morning on the dot of 9am, in 850 parks around the world, thousands of runners embark on a journey. For some this is just their regular 5km work out, for others it means a little more. Families, young children, senior citizens, teenagers and youngsters all group together to take part in a free... Continue Reading →
Couchsurfing is a website which allows you to connect with locals, make friends, get tours and find a home to stay in - all for free. The idea is that people offer their homes, time and hospitality and in return they gain a friend, learn about different cultures and have fun with like minded people. So... 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 →
Need to get out of the city, look no further. Surrey has a lot to offer and is only a 25 minute train ride from London Waterloo. From beautiful hikes to the Mercedes-Benz World. There is something for everyone. Here are my favorite spots in Surrey: Wisley Gardens: Wisley Gardens is part of the Royal Horticulture Society. It... Continue Reading →
On average Londoners spend fifty-five minutes getting into work (according to a Guardian article). That is just under ten hours a week sitting on the tube, bus or in a car… In other words most people spend at least 40 hours per month commuting. Think what you could do with 40 extra hours. You could... Continue Reading →
We are going on a bear hunt 