London is one of the greatest literary cities in the world, so it’s no surprise that the city is home to some of the best book shops in the world. I’ve rounded up the best bookshops in London that I’ve visited, which range from charming, poky Notting Hill bookshops to grand, multi-level book shops fit for a King (literally – they have a Royal Warrant). … Continue reading 7 Of The Best Bookshops in London (2025)
London is the ultimate metropolis, a megacity with more than a thousand years of history, dozens of distinct neighbourhoods and an endless number of things to see and do. This itinerary for 5 days in London is based on my most recent trip and includes major attractions like The Tower of London, Borough Market, St Paul’s Cathedral, Kensington Gardens and Westminster Abbey, as well as iconic … Continue reading 5 Days in London: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2025)
The Tower of London is one of the most incredible historical sites in London, and home to more than 900 years of English history. In this guide to visiting the Tower of London, I’ve included the best things to see in the Tower of London, alongside some of the most interesting history that happened at the Tower, to give you some context for what you’re … Continue reading Visiting The Tower of London: The Crown Jewels, the Super Bloom & 900 Years of British History
Last summer, we spent 1 month in the UK & Europe, which was 4.5 wonderful weeks travelling through Ireland, the UK, France, Switzerland and Greece. I’ve shared our itinerary for one month in Europe below, to share some ideas for your own big trip! I still can’t quite believe how wonderful this trip was. Our itinerary was full of destinations that felt so different from … Continue reading Itinerary: 1 Month in the UK & Europe, from Ireland to Greece
I didn’t fall in love with most of the places on this list when I visited for the first time. I’m not expecting to love every city or country I visit, but I think part of the reason I didn’t “get” it was to do with having not enough time, the weather, or other external factors in my life that didn’t really have anything to … Continue reading 5 Places I want to re-visit
I didn’t have much of a budget for shopping when I was in London, so if it was up to me I probably wouldn’t have bothered visiting Harrods. I only had one day in the city, on a day trip from Paris, and I could think of a thousand other things I would have rather seen first. I’m glad I listened to my friend Dani, … Continue reading Hats off to Harrods