April 2022
After a taste of the coast just a couple of weekends earlier when visiting the New Forest, we took the ferry across the Solent for a proper coastal escape visiting family in the Isle of Wight.
April 2022
To celebrate spring we escaped the city to Brockenhurst village in the New Forest. This lovely little rural village is less than two hours from London, and home to native free roaming ponies.
April 2022
Lesser known and smaller than the famous Borough or Camden markets, Maltby street market was only established in 2010. Lots of different food and drink stalls and mini restaurants can be found when wandering down Maltby street’s rope walk. Intimate wine bars, breweries, bakers, grocers and florists (with secret hidden bar at the back!) can also be found hidden within the surrounding railway arches.
March 2022
After feeling deprived of vitamin D throughout January and February, we enjoyed the winter sun and filled our lungs with mountain air whilst skiing in Switzerland. We were invited to stay in a lodge in Thyon and ski in the Four Valleys.
February 2022
On the day of the biggest storm to hit London in decades, Storm Eunice, we escaped the city to the Lake District!
February 2022
After Wicked, our postponed birthday celebrations continued with an evening meal at Upstairs. Upstairs is the sister restaurant to Clapham’s Michelin star restaurant Trinity, and can literally be found up the stairs from Trinity. As its non-Michelin star sister restaurant, Upstairs is more budget friendly whilst still being a special meal out.
February 2022
Whilst living in London I had to see one of the city’s big west end shows. For my birthday we booked matinee tickets to see Wicked, arguably* London’s #1 show, at the Apollo Victoria theatre. It did not disappoint!
January 2022
Following the success of their Nobel Rot magazine, Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew ventured into the restaurant business. One of the two Noble Rot restaurants is situated in an atmospheric townhouse along one of Bloomsbury’s loveliest streets, Lamb’s Conduit Street, and filled with funky prints of their magazine covers.
January 2022
For something a bit different alongside a few drinks with our pals we headed to flight club. Offering a number of fun and different darts based games, from Quack Shot to Killer to Snakes and Ladders, in your own semi-private oche playing area.
January 2022
When on a budget and living in London, head to one of the many fantastic museums or galleries on offer. Most are free! The Natural History museum, the Science museum and the V&A can all be found in South Kensington.