With its eclectic mix of restaurants, London is a superb place to celebrate your birthday. London has something for everyone, whether you want an intimate meal for two or a big party celebration. So, how do you choose which restaurant? We have had a good look and found five fabulous birthday restaurants in London to … Read more
Shoreditch in London’s East End has long been an industrial hub for furniture, clothing, and printing. Over the years, the region has attracted designers, architects, and artists like Charles Dickens and Sir Alfred Hitchcock. Street artists flock to make their mark, and Shoreditch is attracting a new crowd of talent in the form of Tech … Read more
Persia has a long, rich history of enticing food. A diet consisting of grains, flatbreads, cheeses, and native pomegranates. Stews flavoured with herbs were widespread, often with lamb and chicken. Persia, now known as Iran, occupied a central position at a crossroads on the Silk Route where East meets West. It brought more tantalising ingredients … Read more
Kebabs are a popular food around the world. The tantalising aroma of slowly cooked meat lures you into a kebab shop to buy an irresistibly tender and juicy kebab. A common belief is that kebabs originated in Türkiye when soldiers grilled chunks of meat skewered on their swords over an open fire. The kebab is … Read more
Africa is a vast and fascinating continent, with many tribes and ethnic groups speaking over 2,000 languages and dialects. Add that Africa is one of the most diverse geographical regions in the world, with various landscapes, animals, and climates. Unsurprisingly, there is a tantalising medley of delicious and traditional cuisines. London is fortunate to experience … Read more
London Bridge is one of the most iconic sites in the UK. So famous that in 1968, when the old bridge was falling and sinking into the River Thames, it was sold and moved brick by brick to Arizona, earning itself a place in the Guinness World Records for the furthest distance to move a … Read more
It is hard to believe that Covent Garden was once the garden and fields of Westminster Abbey and convent, a clue to how it got its name. Later becoming a bustling fruit and vegetable market, it offers some of the best brunch spots in London. It is fitting that the area is providing food for … Read more
Whether you’re a pool pro or don’t know which end of the pool cue to hold, playing a game while enjoying a beer is a great way to spend the night. From dark, grimy pubs with sticky floors and antique tables to flashy new pool halls with DJ booths, there are plenty of places to … Read more
Are egg benedict and bottomless mimosas too dull for you? Well, I’ve got the solution for you. Add some outlandish wigs, thick makeup and questionable dance moves, and you’ve got a drag show. Drag brunches are becoming increasingly popular – which is excellent news for the weekend warriors looking for brunch with a lot of … Read more
Brunch is the perfect way to start a lazy Sunday – and what better place to go brunching than in the trendy borough of Hampstead? The quaint artisanal shops, cobbled streets, and booming cafe culture in Hampstead make it the ideal place for a spot of brunch. But with so many cafes and restaurants, it … Read more