Yael Farber’s staging of Knives in Hens at the Donmar Warehouse: Entering the Donmar Warehouse under the cover of darkness with thick smog circulating round the small confines of the theatre, one is introduced to one of Knives in Hens’ major themes –claustrophobia and darkness- before the play has even begun. Indeed, Harrower’s 1995 classic […]
City Cycling – Camden Market to Borough
London City Cycling. Guest Post by Anna Van Leemputten: I love cycling and have been a bit spoilt, living in an area of the country where I can enjoy outdoor pursuits involving water, wheels or running, by simply stepping out of my front door. However, I’ve not always been a country girl as I studied […]
St James’s Hotel and Club – 5 Star Boutique Hotel in London
Staycationing at St James’s Hotel and Club Nestled in a side street, a stone’s throw from the Ritz, Green Park and Mayfair, St James’s Hotel and Club is the kind of hotel I’d like to find in every city. Or at least, something similar but with local style. While I love the glitz and glamour […]
BGO Superhero Cinema Night
X-Men: Days of Future Past: Last month I was invited to a private screening of the 2014 blockbuster hit movie X-Men: Days of Future Past, hosted by Joe Blogs and BGO Games at the British Film Institute. Who’s your favourite superhero or comic book character? For a lifetime comic book fan such as me, that’s […]
Secret London – seven places you may never have heard of.
Secret London – Places You’ve Never Heard Of: Visit London, whether to live, for a holiday or just for a day out and I can guarantee you’ll walk past places every day without noticing them. Places with a fascinating history, places that you should spend time exploring, places with a great view or just places […]
The Architectural Tea – Sir John Soane at the Gilbert Scott
Afternoon Tea at the Gilbert Scott, St Pancras: There are places in London that I’ve long intended to visit. One such is Sir John Soane’s Museum, historic home of the London architect in Lincoln’s Inn. He designed the house to work both as a home and as a setting for an eclectic collection of antiquities […]
Twenty Things to do in #London on a Budget
Helpful tips for London on a Budget – with HouseTrip: I’m always happy to share ideas for how to get the most from London. Whether you have very deep pockets or are travelling on a budget, insider information is invaluable. I know that when I travel, I get great ideas from other travel bloggers who […]
Street art in Hoxton and Shoreditch
Graffiti tour of East London Guest post by Russell Bowes: Living in West London I don’t make it over to the East End that often. I know Shoreditch and Hoxton are really up and coming areas full of trendy cafe’s, bar’s, restaurants, shops and markets. When I think about getting the overground or tube right […]
About London – Berwick Street Soho Part II
Market, Material and Music at Berwick Street: I started working in central London in the early 1970s. At that time, with an office in Lisle Street, Berwick Street was on my doorstep. Working for a restaurant group I soon learnt that a visit to the market was part of the daily routine for many of […]
The Tower of London
Take a Tower of London Tour As a major global city, London remains a top tourist destination for people who want to experience history, culture, and a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Strategically situated along the scenic Thames River, London hosts millions of visitors each year and provides each one with a visit that they will remember for […]