This summer I wanted to do something special with my goddaughter Anisa and because just like me she enjoys afternoon tea and had them with her mum at some prestigious hotels (The Ritz & The Claridges amongst other), I tried to find a place we both haven’t been to. My online search led me to one of London’s historic railway hotels, Grosvenor Hotel in Victoria. Continue reading “Afternoon Tea at Grosvenor Hotel, Victoria”
There are many secrets buried under London. Many of them are ‘classified’ underground complex built by the British government for security reasons. The Churchill War Rooms, no longer classified, is hidden beneath the Treasury Building and practically next door to No. 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister. Continue reading “Churchill War Rooms”
The Palm Court at The Langham is one of the most elegant places to take afternoon tea in London. Langham claims to be the first London hotel to serve Afternoon Tea to its guests since its inception in 1865. It is the first grand hotel in Europe and although it was damaged by The Blitz during the Second World War, it was completely restored to its original Victorian grandeur. Continue reading “Afternoon Tea at The Langham Hotel”
I’ve been a member of Kensington Health Club for many years. Virgin Active is one of the biggest gym groups in the UK, formerly called Holmes Place before it became part of Richard Branson’s Virgin Group. Members of Kensington Health Club, the flagship gym, have free access to any of the other 98 gym facilities all over the UK. Continue reading “Kensington Health Club”
I love strawberries. They’re best eaten with cream or melted dark chocolates. British strawberry season usually starts from early June through to August. They’re sweeter and juicier when in season, and cheaper as well. Continue reading “Strawberry & Cream Cake”
Located in an 18th century townhouse in the heart of Mayfair, 5 Hertford Street (5H) is one of Britain’s most exclusive private member clubs. Private clubs are serious things in this country. An English friend of mine once explained to me that, unlike the health club where we both belong to, there are clubs that you don’t have to pay any money and there are no rules or committees. Continue reading “5 Hertford Street”
The world-famous clock tower is widely known as Big Ben and its image is synonymous with London. It is such an iconic landmark that has played its part in the city’s history providing chimes since 1859. In 2012 the tower has been renamed the Elizabeth Tower in recognition of the current monarch’s 60 year reign. Continue reading “Tour of the Big Ben”
“The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it.” – James Bryce
I find that one of the best ways to learn about humanity, history and the world in general is through reading biographies and memoirs. Opening the pages of a biography book is learning about the details of a person’s entire life from birth to death and the major events that transpired and the obstacles that the person has to overcome in his or her lifetime. Continue reading “Love for Biography and Memoir Books”
One afternoon while I trudged around the park feeling exhausted and wanting to simply unwind, I saw a little bird that caught my attention. Continue reading “On Perching”