London’s illuminated by the Artichoke Trust, in a free four day light festival from 14th until 17th Januray 2016. We were handed some maps and went in search of the light installations. Braving the cold were thousands of people with the same idea. January is usually quiet in London but it almost felt like it […]
The Blue Lagoon in Iceland was a surreal experience. In -2 degrees Celsius the thought of braving the elements in swimwear was slightly daunting. The changing rooms are well equipped with heated floors and sophisticated locker systems. We were impressed with the well maintained, pristine, luxury facilities, given this is a tourist hotspot. You can […]
Kol has a lovely, modern Icelandic feel and serves some of the best cocktails and food in Iceland. With experienced head chef, Einar Hjaltason and Karl Porsteinsson having worked at London’s Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons, Dabbous, and Noma in Copenhagen we had high expectations. The menu is varied and service friendly and attentive. The homemade lemonade […]
Iceland is renowned for fishing so it is a must to savour some of the fresh fish by the old harbour. The Reyjkavik Fish Restaurant is in the Old Harbour area. It’s a nautically themed and the breaded cod and chips are the gem on the menu. The batter was light and crispy and the meal itself […]
After a day exploring Reyjkavik, Café Babulu is a stone throw from the Hallgrimskirkja Church. The quaint establishment is adorned with interesting objects that looked like they were collected from all over the world over numerous years. There were dolls, elves, trolls, and even a retro pac man amongst it all. Notes of money were hanging […]
We are really excited to have been nominated for the UK blog awards. We are in two categories “most innovative” and “food and drink.” We launched our blog a few months ago and delighted with the feedback and would appreciate your continued support by voting for us in the UK Blog Awards. Vote now between Monday […]
To catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights we booked a trip to Reyjkavik. We had our fingers and toes crossed to see the Northern Lights. The phenomena arises from charged particles from the sun reacting with the earth’s atoms causing electrons to move to a higher energy state. The drop of electrons energy state […]
The Corinthia Hotel is a grand, five star hotel with a prime London location, a stone throw from Embankment station. The Northall Bar and Restaurant are charming. The homemade artisan bread is rustic and deliciously served warm. The starter of salmon was presented meticulously with a multitude of flavour and sumptuous textures.. The gourmet take […]
Winter in London is cold but embrace it and spend a heartwarming evening in Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland. With towering Christmas trees, and bright lights, it seems to be getting bigger and better every year. It’s free to absorb the atmosphere at Winter Wonderland. It’s packed full of Christmas craft markets, rides, fair ground games, […]
Ringing in the New Year, 2015, in New York was amazing. The infamous Ball Drop has to be the place to be in Manhattan on New Year’s Eve. It can be slightly overwhelming trying to figure out the logistics of being in the heart of it all. One million people packed into Time’s Square last […]
Spanish tapas are best enjoyed as a group. Small tapas plates are great for sharing and exploring a menu. The Pottery Tapas Bar is all twinkly with fairy lights which gives it a festive feeling. Chairs topped with Santa Clause covers gives it a quirky, fun feel. We savoured a few of the mouthwatering dishes […]
Stoke Park is truly luxurious and one our favourite spas in England. The tree lined entrance is rather impressive. Transported to a relaxing haven, the manicured lawns and golf course are pristine. A spa day at Stoke Park makes for a lovely retreat. Is it really naughty that we always look forward to the spa […]
Christmas brings London to life. Having been a few years since we last went on the London Eye, we thought we would revisit it, as it is a landmark that makes up the London skyline. So although the view hasn’t changed and it’s still a gentle ride round, we recommend visiting at sunset. Take in […]
Looking for something slightly different to cater your next event or meeting? Have you tried Hummus Bros? “Give peas a chance” and you will look no further after you see their spread. It’s impressive, fresh and deliciously inspired by the Mediterranean. Fully loaded bowls with hummus smeared strategically on the bottom of the bowl, before […]
Imli street Is nestled in a prime location in Soho, serving assortments of Indian streetfood. The decor is understated, with exposed brick and has a rather cool vibe. It has a markedly different feel to the rather formal, fine dining, Michelin starred sister restaurant, Tamarind. The tandoori platter of succulent salmon tikka, paneer, lamb chops […]