Tourism – The Neon Squid

When Will The Summer Arrive?! :(

If you find yourself clutching onto a hot water bottle as if it were a life-saving hand at the top of a cliff which had your death sealed on it. Then you must only be in Northern Ireland in the height of its scorching summer at 14 degrees Celsius (on a good day). YesContinue reading “When Will The Summer Arrive?! :(“

I Hate Public Transport With A Passion

If you’ve happened to be following my journey on the misery train so far, you’ll know that my belief firmly holds – trying to live in London for two weeks on £30 will make climbing Mt. Everest look like a walk in the park in comparison. My hands are already physically shaking as IContinue reading “I Hate Public Transport With A Passion”

Try Something Different In London

In preparation for my night of silent discoing this weekend I wanted to keep the theme going and share with you some quirky activities you could try while here in the capital: Dans Le Noir Fancy eating in a restaurant? Hell Yes! In complete darkness? Um…..? If you don’t fancy your date, or still do,Continue reading “Try Something Different In London”

Ghost Stories – Continued

So I’ve made it, with a sustained pulse so fast it almost flatlined and enough buckets of sweat to fill the oceans twiceover, it’s safe to say ‘Ghost Stories’ did it’s job of being terrifically terrifying last night at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, London. Not to give the plot away too much, butContinue reading “Ghost Stories – Continued”

The Land Of Ice & Fire – Northern Ireland

I’m returning home for a short stint of rest and recuperation tomorrow, which normally means gorging on copious amounts of chocolate until someone shoots me with an insulin pen while drowsily watching yet another round of ‘Saving Private Ryan’. My dad’s choice btw, who I’ve no doubt will be out for the count before theContinue reading “The Land Of Ice & Fire – Northern Ireland”

Fun Obscure Things To Do In London

When walking the dog just doesn’t cut the mustard why not try: Laughter Yoga Pretend to be 5 years old again and you may end up laughing for a lifetime. From personal experience I would definitely recommend even the most hesitant of sceptics to give ‘walking on hot coals’ and talking gibberish to strangersContinue reading “Fun Obscure Things To Do In London”

Japan Matsuri – 2018

Japan Matsuri 30th September 2018 held in Trafalgar square London. Celebrating UK-Japan relations.

‘Matsuri’ means ‘festival’ in Japanese, and on 30th Septmeber in London’s Trafalgar Square the festivities were well and truly underway. Multiple elements of Japanese culture were highlighted at the event, some of which I will share with you below: Origami – This visually stunning art form was on display for all to enjoy. The wordContinue reading “Japan Matsuri – 2018”

Alternative London #1

Leake Street, Waterloo/ Lambeth This quirky creepy tunnel encloses all kinds of goodies under it’s archways. From the hard to miss graffiti to the more tucked away eateries offering all kind of delicacies. Such as Banh Bao Brothers , Rat Bar and Draughts. And let’s not forget to mention The Vaults! If you don’t know ofContinue reading “Alternative London #1”

7 Interesting St Paul’s Cathedral Facts, London

An image of St Paul's Cathedral in London, UK.

Standing Tall – The cathedral stood as the tallest building between 1710 – 1965. Now The Shard bloody eclipses everything!! 35 years – The length of time it took Sir Christopher Wren to rebuild St Pauls’ cathedral after old St Paul’s was destroyed in the Great Fire of London 1666. Secrets held within – AContinue reading “7 Interesting St Paul’s Cathedral Facts, London”