“I’m happy quite a lot of the time. I’ve done far more than I ever thought I would have, so I’d be very hard-pressed to walk around miserable.” – Robert Smith (lead member of The Cure from Blackpool) My husband and I planned to have our Christmas holiday in 2017 in the UK for the … Continue reading
Category Archives: London
London by Foot: Sets, Mugs and Rock&Roll!
London was built for walking. So the best way and the cheapest way to explore London is by foot! After 3 weeks, traveling around UK, South of France, Amsterdam and Stockholm, I went back to London for my flight back to Dubai. I stayed for another 4 days, but this time, I am not with … Continue reading
Notting Hill: Surreal But Nice
“For June who loved this garden from Joseph who always sat beside her. Some people do spend their whole lives together.” – Anna in Notting Hill film Honestly, I’ve come to know Notting Hill only through the movie of course – Notting Hill, starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. Oh I love that movie! I … Continue reading
Camden Town: Ain’t Burning Down!
“And for London, this is for London, cos Camden Town ain’t burning down!” – Amy Winehouse Camden Town or Camden for short is a district in London that is known for its alternative culture — alternative fashion, alternative arts & crafts, and alternative music. I often hear “Camden” as a niche for alternative scene especially … Continue reading
Buckingham Palace: Changing of the Guards
You can start your walking tour throughout London city from here. During summer months of May-August, it is held everyday from 11am, and some other months will be on alternate days. But you will still need to check online at http://www.changing-the-guard.com because sometimes they cancel it depending on the weather. You have to be there … Continue reading
London: On Its Other Side
“I think London’s sexy because it’s so full of eccentrics.” – Rachel Weisz “I think the whole, like, cultural diversity and the arty side of London is really, really great. And how it’s so historic as well.” – Lily Allen Of course, Laurie & I visited famous sights like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye, … Continue reading