While the weather was sunny and lovely Sam and I did the last section of the Green Chain Walk. The Green Chain Walk is a 50 mile route that links all of South East London (starting at the Thames…
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On Saturday morning, before going about our regularly scheduled Saturday activities, we decided that we would participate in the Hidden Cash hunt in London. After looking at the first clue, knowing it instantly, and thinking “Hey finding, £100…
In London, at the first hint of sunshine, when you go to city parks everyone gets their bare legs out and many men strip off their shirts. Accordingly, at the first day that it was slightly warmer than 70…
As my loyal readers know, I am a BIG fan of being outside whenever possible. And this past weekend provided ample opportunity with the first brilliant summer-esque days in London. I even wore shorts outside the house for the…
Richmond Park is the largest of London’s Royal Parks, and it is Grade 1 listed on the English Heritage list of parks and gardens. It was created by Charles I as a deer park and is still home to…
There are slightly more photos than usually in today’s post, but that’s because Kew Gardens was just so beautiful that I had trouble narrowing it down further! And trust me, I had over 100 pictures originally. But to keep…
Hyde Park is to London what Central Park is to New York City. Hyde Park is contiguous with Kensington Gardens, so you can start your walk in Hyde Park and walk through Kensington Gardens and end up at the…
Happy All Saint’s Day as well as happy 21st to my baby brother! In honour of this spooky week, I wanted to write today’s post about Highgate Cemetery in London- an attraction I highly recommend. That’s right, I…
That’s right. You read that title correctly. I lived next to a dinosaur park. It was the Victorian answer to Jurassic Park. And you know what? It was amazing. Crystal Palace was this incredible venue in London built for the…