Covent Garden Market is temporarily under 10,000 white balloons of different sizes, and it’s so beautiful! The balloon installation is the work of artist Charles Pétillon who says, “The balloon invasions I create are metaphors. Their goal is to change the … Continue reading
When I think of traditional British food, I think of fish & chips, Sunday roast dinner, steak & kidney pie and bangers & mash. These are none of the foods I will miss when I move to Chile, mostly because … Continue reading
As part of my Let’s Get Nostalgic about London recent posts {Evidence here, here and here} I asked some lovely bloggers and friends to write about their favourite place or aspect in/of London. It’s so interesting how people love different things in … Continue reading
This post could also be titled, remember that day in August when it didn’t rain? We’ve been hit with an early autumn here in the UK, days upon days of rain, drizzle, grey clouds and colder temperatures meaning I’ve retrieved … Continue reading
As Carlos and I get ready to move to Chile, I thought it’d be fun to get his thoughts on his four years living in the UK. Four things you thought about the UK before you arrived: That British people were polite … Continue reading
Can you tell I am leaving London soon (to move to Chile)? I seem to have already begun with some nostalgic posts: What London Means to Me where I listed my favourite parts of London & Thoughts on Escaping The City where I said … Continue reading
We’ve had friends to stay with us this weekend who happened to come on the rainiest weekend in July, oops! Anyway, while planning what they wanted to do and see in London, it got me thinking. I have lived in … Continue reading
They say smell transports you back to a place, a moment or a time. And I believe that taste does too. Last week, I was transported back to my host family’s dining room table in Nepal, I was transported back … Continue reading
Last weekend, as part of my birthday celebrations, Carlos and I headed to Kew Gardens with a picnic packed, two cameras and excitement. I had been to Kew Gardens as a child but had been wanting to go again for … Continue reading
Oh, hello Summer! This week in London has been filled with glorious summer days (some were just that bit too hot when you are at work!), ice-creams, bare legs, suntan lotion and sunglasses. And, of course some beautiful sights in … Continue reading
