Sri Lanka Holidays

Postcard from our Sri Lanka Holiday

There is nothing quite like getting away. Far, far away. That is how we find ourselves 5400 miles away from our London home, on the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, just off the coast of India, surrounded by the rolling...

London street art

Photo Tour: London Street Art

I love street art. Yet, somehow, I have neglected to showcase the great artwork that appears around London. So, I decided to change that, and put together a photo tour of London street art. For any visitor to London,...

Travelex

The $150 Travelex Challenge

If you had $150 and only one day in your home city, what would you do? This challenge was presented to us from Travelex, the foreign currency exchange specialists. With such a generous budget, the options seemed...

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London Neighborhood Guide: Spitalfields

Spitalfields, like many parts of East London, has transitioned from a poor, mostly immigrant, part of London, to a thriving, gentrified neighborhood. The foundation of this area has always been the market, founded...

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A Day with Secret Food Tours in Rome

There is nothing more idyllic than sitting in a piazza in an Italian city, enjoying the sun and eating the perfect bite of food. The only dilemma is what piazza to eat in and what food to consume. When it comes to...

Rome

My Birthday in Rome

The warm bowl of pasta was set in front of me. The smell of sharp pecorino cheese hit my nose like a freight train, as I dug in, eating the noodles as quickly as I could shovel them into my mouth. The flavor was...

Batty Langley’s

Staycation at Batty Langley’s, London

Sometimes, you just need to get away for a night. Even if it is just a few miles away. What began as a normal day at home, ended with us relaxing in the lavishly appointed Tapestry Room, surrounded by intricate 17th...