Spring and Summer activities in blooming beautiful Chelsea

The flowers are blooming and the trees are at last in leaf. It would be a fabulous time of year to visit the King’s Road area even if it wasn’t hosting the most famous botanical fair in the world: The RHS Chelsea Flower Show (21-15 May 2013). Attracting the very best garden designers, growers and flower arrangers, plus a bevy of celebrities and the world’s press, this year is all the more special as it’s the Show’s centenary. Read More »

THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN LONDON

The Sunday Times Best Places to Live, published in The Sunday Times from Sunday March 17, 2013, will reveal the little Nirvanas dotted across the UK. Read More »

Post-Games Greenwich is better than ever before

2012 was a big year for Greenwich but 2013 is set to be the year to visit this iconic destination. A rush of new openings and intriguing events across the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site in 2013 will make visiting an even more exciting experience than it is already. Read More »

Photo story: FANS GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH GEORGE CLOONEY ON AN ALFRESCO PRE-VALENTINE’S DAY DATE IN CARNABY STREET

Madame Tussauds London caused a pre-Valentine’s Day stir this morning when they took A-list actor, George Clooney, to London’s Carnaby Street to give fans a sneak preview of his brand new wax figure. Read More »

South East London: Wow factor! The Boat Show and a lot more fun around the Excel London area

Last year in July when we went to some Olympic events at Excel London (close to Canary Wharf in South East London), I was really impressed to see how improved the area is now. Wow! I loved all the new activities around for kids so what a better excuse to go back there than visiting the Boat Show. Read More »

FREE LONDON: 500 free tickets on the EDF Energy London Eye on Saturday 19th January 2013 at 9.30am

Madness in London! The EDF Energy London Eye has teamed up with renowned London photographer Matt Stuart to inspire Britons on a FREE rotation on the London Eye. Read More »

Days out in London with children for 2013

Spring seems a long time coming at the moment, and with all these grey days, children’s activities for January and February need to be easy, relatively cheap and rain-free. Here are my top picks of things to do in London with kids in the last few days of winter. Read More »

The Beatles tour in London

I have never been able to answer the question ‘what’s your favorite Beatles’ song?’, not for lack of knowledge of the Fab Four but rather because I love all their songs and one way or another they all remind me to different people or aspects of my life. Who doesn’t like the Beatles anyway? I don’t think there is a single person in this world who dislikes them. Well, you might think that Liverpool is the main city to visit if you are a Beatles fan but actually London is equally important if not more important. Read More »

YOUNG BRITONS VOTE BIG BEN AS THEIR TOP BRITISH LANDMARK

Kids are flocking to museums during the school holidays in favour of thrill seeking attractions. Parents usually spend £50 everyday to keep their little darlings entertained during half term. Read More »