Carnaby Street, along with the collection of streets surrounding, gives off a feeling of proper (borderline "posh") coolness - almost the hipster antidote - where true pioneers of the good vibes flourished. What do I mean? I mean Jimmy Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Famous 60s Fashionistas, Mods, Punks, and all of their faithful retailers selling... Continue Reading →
London Museums :: Natural History Museum
For my first museum post, I take you to the museum that I have visited most frequently over the 5 years living in London. As a nature lover / dork, and a wishful student of photography, the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year is something I always try to get to. This exhibit is what... Continue Reading →
London Parks :: Regent’s Park
In total, there are 8 Royal Parks in the Greater London area. The first one we are crossing off today is ..... (drumroll ...) ....Regent's Park! Regent's Park is in North West London, around Baker Street (read: Sherlock Holmes!!) and also around Camden (read: cool & strange hipsterville, music, markets and eccentrics). Regent's Park... Continue Reading →
The Magic of Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival
Every year during the month of August, the Fringe Festival runs in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Fringe claims to be the largest arts festival in the world, and I believe it. Let's just say we ordered a programme / schedule ahead of the festival, and it was bigger than most of my text books from university.... Continue Reading →
Blues & Burlesque in Shoreditch
London Living at its finest - with a lil gig from Shoreditch @ Hoxton Square Location: Zigfrid von Underbelly, Hoxton Square What's On: Awesome Blues & Burlesque Date: 12 August 2017 For our first post in the Jam Series, I take you to Zigfrid von Underbelly in Hoxton Square. "Zigfrid von Underbelly was born: a... Continue Reading →
A Romantic Tour of Tuscany
In the autumn of 2014, my future husband and I embarked on a romantic Tuscan Adventure we would forever remember vividly and warmly with our hearts and our stomachs. Here I will share with you some tips and an account of our adventure to help you plan your visit! We fell in love with Tuscany... Continue Reading →