Nest, Willesden Green Review – A Minimalist London Cafe
A local’s review of the minimalist Nest Deli in Willesden Green, North West London – one of the best cafes for cinnamon buns, chai latte and banana bread! A few …
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The Ultimate Coffee and Books Itinerary in London
A local’s unique coffee and books itinerary in London, including coffee shops and bakeries, secret bookshop cafes, second hand markets and charity shops! Coffee and books are two things I …
London’s Salters’ Garden: A Hidden Gem Close to Barbican
A local’s guide to visiting Salters’ Garden in the City of London, a historical site close to St Alphage Church and ruins of the Roman Wall! Near the Barbican Centre, …
How to Visit London’s Charnel House Ruins and Bishops Square
A local’s guide to the ruins of Charnel House and Bishops Square in the historic area of Spitalfields – one of the only medieval sites in London! I love London …
What to See Along the Thames Path: 5 Old Places to Tread
A local’s guide to walking the beautiful Thames Path in London, with Victorian industrial warehouses, views of Tower Bridge, and secret streets and alleys! The Thames Path in London is …
Visiting Printemps Haussmann, The Parisian Department Store
A local’s guide to Printemps Haussmann, a beautiful department store in Paris near the Grands Boulevards with Art Deco stairs and a free rooftop! If you are a shopping enthusiast …
London’s Slingsby Place: A Colorful Street in Covent Garden
A local’s guide to visiting London’s Slingsby Place, a colorful street in Covent Garden perfect for photos, with a huge floral installation up above! I have already told you all …
City of London’s Tivoli Corner, a Neoclassical Hidden Gem
A local’s guide to visiting the Tivoli Corner, one of the best hidden gems in the City of London, with a beautiful Neoclassical architectural style! Tivoli Corner is one of …
London’s Temple Church, A Historical Gem To See in the City
A local’s guide to visiting the quirky medieval Temple Church, a beautiful historical site in the City of London close to Fleet Street and the River Thames! Temple Church in …
Notre Dame du Travail: A Unique Industrial Church in Paris
A local’s guide to visiting the industrial Notre Dame du Travail church in the 14th Arrondissement of Paris, one of the most beautiful spots in the city! In the church …
Passage de Choiseul, The Longest Covered Passage in Paris
A local’s guide to visiting the secret Passage de Choiseul near the Opéra Garnier in Paris; a hidden gem of the 2nd Arrondissement filled with history! Passage de Choiseul is …
Former Abbey of Port Royal: A Secret Cloister in Paris 14
A local’s guide to visiting the former Abbey of Port Royal in the 14th Arrondissement of Paris; a secret place in Paris, and one of the only cloisters! In some …
Unique Shops in Paris: 8 Indie Spots You Absolutely Must See
A local’s guide to the most unique shops in Paris, indie stores from upscale vintage shops to bookshop cafes, concept stores and perfume shops! Over the past few days, while …
Jardin Monica Vitti: A Chic Green Sanctuary in Paris
A local’s guide to visiting the beautiful Jardin Monica Vitti in Paris, a Versailles-like garden formerly known as the Jardin de l’Hôtel de Sens near St Paul! I’ve known the …
Historical Sites in Paris: 7 Deeply Moving Places To Visit
A local’s guide to the most beautiful and secret historical sites in Paris, from convent ruins to a former abbey and a medieval mansion in the heart of Paris! There …