Great indoors: Arepa – the best kept secret in Latin American cuisine in London
Jun 14 2014- Great Indoors
- Last Updated on 13 June 2014
- Monica Costa

In London you can dine out in any part of the world. The best kept secret in Latin American themed restaurants is Arepa, specialised in Venezuelan cuisine strictly home made with ingredients imported from Venezuela.
Tea Time & the Art of Tea Tasting: Quintessentially British
Jun 03 2014- Great Indoors
- Last Updated on 09 February 2019
- Monica Costa

When you talk about British people with foreigners, what immediately springs to mind is Tea Time. It might be a stereotype but it is very truthful. At 4pm a genuine English person needs a cup of tea and a biscuit 🙂 Well, as an Italian, I have totally bought into that habit and I feel more British in that respect than some native folks. That attitude helped me feel at ease when I met Mr Stephen Twining in person a week ago for my Quintessentially British experience week.
Paddle Round the Pier 2014: Brighton’s Beach Festival Returns
Jun 01 2014- Activities
- Last Updated on 23 May 2014
- Manil Fernando

The UK’s biggest annual watersports and beach lifestyle festival returns to Brighton on 5th and 6th July. Paddle Round the Pier, which has been running since 1996, sees thousands of people descending on the city to watch water activities and live music. The festival is free to enter, although there is a £1 suggested donation, and all the money raised goes straight to charity. Paddle 2014 looks set to be the ideal event to escape London for, and here are the main reasons why.