Usually during May bank holiday I team up with Days of Adventure to embark upon a crazy expedition. Our previous pursuits have included: cycling 189 km along Hadrians wall, hiking miles on end along the Cotsworlds Way, cycling round the Isle of White and hiking The Ridgeway National Trail. This bank holiday has been somewhat... Continue Reading →
A ferocious wind gushed against me, while my legs relentlessly pushed on. The path was fairly flat, the only thing slowing me down was the weather. To my right was a grey stagnant rectangular water body, otherwise known as the River Lee Navigation Canal. It is thought to have been created in the Bronze age,... Continue Reading →
'Please mind the gap between the train and the platform,' the conductor bellows in monotone every morning at 8.00 am. Shortly after a swarm of commuters push past, leaving me squished up against the tube window. As the doors open at each stop, people spill out of the train as if a pot has just... Continue Reading →
A few months ago when searching the internet galaxy other wise known as Google I came across the The Prudential Free Cycle event. It seemed straight forward enough: sign up, get a free bib and map sent through your letterbox and then on the 29th of July 2017 head into Central London to take place in an... Continue Reading →
A night out in the lively, buzzing and fun-filled city of London does not come without its hurdles. In order to have the best night possible without denting your bank account it is important to be aware of the hidden costs. Follow my tops tips to ensure you have a fantastic, affordable and fun night... Continue Reading →
Sitting at my desk on Friday afternoon in the bustling city of London I pondered about what I could do on the weekend. While I enjoy busy life in the vibrant city I do also like to get away sometimes. I had a sudden urge to see the sea. To look out over a vast... 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 →
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 →
