One can’t help but dream about the bustling Damnoen Saduak Floating Market at the mention of Thai cuisine. A cherished memory of being on a long boat, absorbing the aromas of amazing food whilst nibbling on pork, satay and Pad Thai. A day at The Cooking Academy actually enabled us to recreate these fond memories of Thailand with a Chaing Mai inspired […]
A trip to Iceland was booked slightly naively, solely to hunt for the Northern Lights. Then realisation dawned that if we didn’t see them it would be a pretty disastrous trip. Fortunately Iceland has so much more to offer, than just the Northern Lights, so much so, we almost forgot they were the sole purpose […]
Monopoly has to be our all time favourite childhood, Hasbro board game. The Christmas tradition of getting out the board game and playing day and night over the course of the holiday week, accruing debts and taking loans brings back fond memories. There was usually a bit of underhanded stealing from the bank during breaks, […]
The Experimental Perfume Club Masterclass is a novel, immersive experience in London. Tucked away in Holborn’s Cockpit Arts Open Studios, French fragrance expert, Emmanuelle Moeglin imparted a wealth of knowledge and demystified the art of perfume. Deconstructing perfume and marvelling over the fundamental ingredients, was rather insightful. With twenty-five raw scents, overwhelming our olfactory system, a quick sniff of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Catch Slava’s Snowshow at The Royal Festival Hall if you dare. It’s been touring, and winning awards for over 20 years. We managed to catch it in New York’s Union Square Theatre a few years ago, and it’s distinctively memorable. Probably an experience that will never be forgotten. Sitting in the stalls we were cobwebbed […]
If your are fortunate enough to catch the pop-up Samsung #10minbreak bus by Southbank, you may find yourself mesmerised by their virtual reality demo. Hear about their new products and how NFC (near field communication) is all the rage. After years of virtual reality technology not really hitting the mark, Samsung Galaxy has revolutionised it. […]
Shrektacular!!! DreamwWorks Shrek’s Adventures makes for an exhilarating day out in London. The new attraction is nestled in Southbank, in the shadow of the London Eye. Start with a bit of a sing song with Princess Fiona, before boarding the 4D bus experience. The interactive walk through an enchanted forest looking for Shrek is fabulously designed. Meet […]
The Robot Restaurant in Shinkjuku is an exhilarating experience. The evening starts in a cycadelic lounge sat in a golden snail with neon lights and mirrors. It’s rather bizarre but that’s all part of eras mataz, that is rather whacky and intriguing.The arena is quaint and the robots huge. Front row seats guarantee the need […]