Hi my lovely readers! Last weekend was lovely, the sun was out, it was warm, people were playing in the gardens and it was just the perfect day for a day out of National Trust sightseeing and some walks. I went to Osterley Park this time located in West London, something a bit closer to home for a change and right in the city more … Continue reading OSTERLEY PARK – THE COUNTRYSIDE IN LONDON
Hi my lovely readers! I took this picture last weekend and this is my favourite picture of January because it was the first time since I moved out of London that I was back in the city, surrounded by a lot of people and all the hustle and bustle. Also, I had a lovely day with my friend in Richmond going for a long walk … Continue reading BLOGANUARY DAY 30 – JANUARY PICTURE OF THE MONTH
Hi my lovely readers! London, the capital of England and the busiest and probably best know city in Europe has so much going for it. We all know about the plenty and historic sights of London, the Queen and the British pub grub. But how is your knowledge about London when it comes to the weird and wonderful as well as the fun and interesting, … Continue reading 16 FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LONDON (YOU MAYBE DIDN’T KNOW)
Hi my lovely readers! Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I love all the lights, everything smells amazing and the buildings and streets of London are beautifully decorated. What’s not to love? And have I mentioned all the gorgeous foods and treats we can indulge in during this time of the year? Who doesn’t love some mulled wine or warm wintry spiced apple … Continue reading 9 CHRISTMASSY ACTIVITIES TO DO IN THE WINTER IN LONDON
Hi my lovely readers! Situated on the banks of the river Thames on the outskirts of London sits one of the great, if not the grandest Stuart houses in England – Ham House. Mostly unchanged and displaying a fine collection of art, furnishings and fabrics collected by the Duchess of Lauderdale and her descendants over 400 years, Ham House is a great place to learn … Continue reading HAM HOUSE – A GRAND STUART HOUSE AND THE MOST HAUNTED IN BRITAIN
Hi my lovely readers! The other day I was going for my daily walk around Bushy Park and decided to head to the Woodland Gardens, which is sort of a little garden within the park with little ponds, relaxing water features, colourful rhododendrons and plenty of other interesting pretty flowers and shrubs. The park is home to and a sanctuary to all sorts of animals … Continue reading TROPICAL BIRDS – PARAKEETS IN LONDON
Hi my lovely readers! London must be one of the most visited cities in the world. Millions of visitors grace the streets every year and sometimes it feels like there are more tourist in the streets of London than locals! And of course, it is obvious why so many people come every year. London has literally everything: culture, history, it is a culinary heaven, nightlife, … Continue reading HOW TO GET INTO LONDON FROM THE AIRPORTS
Hi my lovely readers! We already explored the deer and birds of Bushy Park and today I want to talk about the remaining wildlife that can be spotted in my local park. The park is full of different mammals, fish and of course plenty of little and almost invisible insects that are totally worth watching and learning more about. If you have not gone out to … Continue reading BUSHY PARK WILDLIFE DIARY – MORE ANIMALS
Hi my lovely readers! Happy New Year to all of you and welcome to 2021. I hope you all had a great start to the new year and were able to relax a little and recharge over the past days. I cannot wait to fill this blog some more this year with inspiring and useful content for you guys while sharing some of my tips … Continue reading ELTHAM PALACE – FORGOTTEN ROYAL RESIDENCE AND ART DECO HEAVEN
Hi my lovely readers! London certainly is an expensive city for tourist and residents alike. There is much to do and see and many of the visitor attractions come with a hefty entrance price. But luckily, London has a lot of excellent free attractions, including many museums that are world class, engaging and of course super interesting. You can easily get lost in the museums … Continue reading THE MOST POPULAR FREE MUSEUMS IN LONDON
Hi my lovely readers! England is famous for its monarchs, amazing old historic manner houses, palaces and of course beautiful and stunning landscapes. And in London some of the most known, famous and possibly significant palaces of the country’s history can be found. So you are spoiled for choice. These are: The Tower of London – Famous for the Crown Jewels Kensington Palace – The … Continue reading THE BEST HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES IN LONDON
Hi my lovely readers! The UK is famous for its monarchs, its beautiful villages and its many manor houses and castles. Often these magnificent properties came with lots of acres of land that were used for different purposes. Around London, many famous palaces are still in use and many of them are open to the public for viewings and visits. Bushy Park, located just on the … Continue reading EXPLORING THE ROYAL PARKS IN LONDON – BUSHY PARK PHOTO DIARY
Are you a Harry Potter fan like me? Then a visit to the Warner Bros Studio in London for the Making of Harry Potter needs to be on the top of your list of things to do in London! The self guided tour is simply magical and a dream come true for any Harry Potter fan. I am 30 years old now, but grew up … Continue reading THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER – STUDIO TOUR, LONDON
Bushy Park is a wildlife heaven in the middle of an urban area with its 445 hectares of land. We already explored the deer in Bushy Park and today I want to highlight some of the birds that one can see and observe in the park. The list of birds that call Bushy Park their home is extensive. There are most likely over 100 different … Continue reading BUSHY PARK WILDLIFE DIARY – BIRDS
Bushy Park, one of the eight Royal Parks in London, is full of wildlife that can often be spotted throughout the park. And the most famous residents within Bushy Park must be the Red and Fallow Deer, which are freely roaming around the park. In fact, Bushy Park is a deer park, but what does that mean exactly? The National Trust (2020) defines deer parks … Continue reading BUSHY PARK WILDLIFE DIARY – DEER
Are you looking for a special gift for your loved once or possibly an interesting and a bit out of the ordinary experience? Are you coming to London and want to connect with the British culture and learn a bit more about the nation’s favourite beverage? Do you know someone that really loves tea or possibly, you love tea yourself? Then this post is for … Continue reading THE ULTIMATE LONDON TEA EXPERIENCE
Hi my lovely readers! We all know the best way to see a city is to walk around. However, sometimes you cannot reach all the sights by walking, hence you need to hop on public transport. Or perhaps you are in a hurry and need to get somewhere quickly or your feet are giving up, because you have walked so much all day long for … Continue reading GETTING AROUND LONDON – OYSTER CARD
Lots of tourist come to London every year. According to the Office for National Statistics (2019) around 19 million people visited London alone in 2018. It is a great city with lots to offer, lots to see and even more to do. But there are plenty of other cities and places in Britain that are worth a visit, which are sometimes forgotten. And best of … Continue reading 2 DAY TRIP IDEAS FROM LONDON BY TRAIN: WINDSOR CASTLE AND STONEHENGE
Have you ever seen pictures of a lavender field and thought, WOW? Well, I certainly feel like this every single time I see pictures of lavender farms. I instantly think of that typical Lavender scent and I am amazed and fascinated by the vibrant purple colours. I always wanted to see a Lavender field. So, a few weeks ago I decided it was time for … Continue reading LITTLE PROVENCE IN ENGLAND – MAYFIELD LAVENDER FARM
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