I’ve lived in London long enough to know that you can walk past the same street a hundred times without ever turning down it. But this week, I finally did turn. And what I found stopped me in my tracks.
Just a stone’s throw from the chaos of Waterloo Station – with its rushing commuters, tourist herds, and that perpetual smell of hot dogs and diesel – I stumbled into a tiny knot of…
I went to seeMoulin Rouge! Il Musicalat the Sistina Chapiteau in Rome on 1 February 2026 with my dear friend Donatella, and let me tell you, it was pure, unadulterated magic from start to finish. Goosebumps. Hair-on-end. The kind of night where you can’t stop smiling, singing along (yes, we were those people), and feeling completely transported.
First of all, the venue…
If there’s one thing more British than queuing, apologising unnecessarily, or discussing the weather with Olympic-level commitment, it’s the glorious ritual of eating strawberries and cream at Wimbledon. Honestly – what other country pairs elite athleticism with a pudding? With the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum’s brand-new exhibition A Slice of History (19 November 2025 – Autumn…
If you’re hunting for a magical way to kick off the festive season, the LEGO Chalet of Play in Covent Garden is an absolute must-visit. I popped in with fellow London Mum Rosalba and teen Maya, and we couldn’t resist getting hands-on straight away. We even built a few adorable LEGO figures – including a black cat and a tiny present – now proudly hanging on our Christmas tree. A little…
For lovers of true disco magic — the kind that brings back the sparkle of Studio 54 and the golden age of funk, soul and glitter balls — Lost In Disco is the place to be. London’s biggest and best night of classic disco has built a loyal following with sell-out parties that feel like a joyous time warp back to the heyday of Donna Summer, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic and Chaka Khan.
After an…
Oh, my darling ghouls and sceptics, let’s drop the plastic pumpkins and talk truth. Halloween – that glitter-covered parade of cobwebbed nonsense – didn’t begin with a candy company or a Hollywood slasher flick. No, my loves, it was born from bonfires, bones, and the exquisite terror of the unknown.
You see, before Starbucks sold “Pumpkin Spice Anything,” there were Celts…
Secret Maps at the British Library is absolutely engrossing, 5 stars. 24 October – 18 January 2026. Of the 4 million maps in the collection, the Lead Curator of Antiquarian Maps, Tom Harper, has cherry-picked 100+ for our delectation, and as he doesn’t have enough of his own, he’s borrowed a choice few from other collections. It’s been a 5-year process.
Of the 4 million maps in…
This Friday 17th October, I went to Kenwood House for the opening of their Halloween at Kenwood Trail, and I have to say – it was truly spooky! Even the little ones were scared!
For me, the fright actually started before I even arrived… I decided to take the woodland path to reach the house, and suddenly it was pitch black. I honestly felt like Little Red Riding Hood wandering through…
London’s most iconic landmarks attract millions of visitors each year, creating queues that can test even the most patient parent’s resolve. The Tower of London, with its thousand-year history and dazzling Crown Jewels, ranks among the capital’s busiest attractions. This is especially common during school holidays when families arrive in large numbers.
Navigating historic sites…
During Bologna’s buzzing Cersaie 2025 (22-26 September), a quieter but no less powerful creative force unfolded in the heart of the city: Elementali, an immersive photographic exhibition by Italian photographer Paolo Zauli, internationally known for his rock-and-roll portraits of music legends. In this new body of work, Zauli swaps guitar riffs for whispers of wind and flame, channelling the…