If you have never experienced Ascot, I would suggest you take this trip from London Waterloo to discover what is Quintessentially British above and beyond race courses. Ascot has all ingredients for a jump into British culture. Here is my visualisation of what Ascot is all about.
Fashion
ROYAL ASCOT is THE British Summer’s most elegant racing event, attracting from Royals to Fashionistas, with…
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.
The owners of this cosy restaurant with a lovely view in the Haggerston Canal (very near to Islington and the City) are new parents Augusto and Katherine. They told me they had no…
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…
My Quintessentially British week started with an exclusive cosy chat with Stephen Mangan, quintessentially British actor who is currently voicing the quintessentially British character of Postman Pat. Then I met Mr Twinings in person (yes you heard me, one of the famous tea family heir) and how best end my special week…. I went for a lesson of polo as a total novice in horse riding and…
Kensington Palace is incredibly interesting for both kids and adults as it is filled with all things Royal and Fashion to watch. Kids are handed out a pack to solve a quiz about Queen Victoria that keeps them focused during the visit. The Gardens
Spring is the ideal time to browse the Palace’s Gardens which reveal colourful flowers as I have never seen before in Britain. Great photo…
My son Diego and I were pleased to be involved in the latest Persil Kids Today campaign focused on analysing how life is through a child’s eyes, which shows that recreation and hands-on experiences are not nice-to-haves, but are in fact critical to every child’s developmental success. The project provides a fresh, new perspective on why hands-on experiences are crucial in equipping…
Easter Sunday is about more than Easter eggs but if your children are like mine, they have very little interest in anything else! To introduce them to the idea that Easter Sunday is a day of ancient celebration and feasting, why not create something special to decorate the Easter Table? I like to have all my old favourites on display that day and napkin rings made of felt are a pretty addition to…
Mudchute Park & Farm is London’s Best Kept Secret. And not many people know that it is the farm that inspired Aardman’s genius animation series Shaun the Sheep. We spent half day at Mudchute and had a private tour with a charming tour guide who told us all about the animals in their care. The kids loved touching and playing with the animals and finding all about one of the largest…
Musicals these days are really incredibly entertaining. The balance between compelling storytelling and special effects is just perfect and a great example of that is WICKED, the multi award-winning musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, shown at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre. For discounted tickets, check this site…
Tickets for In the Night Garden Live 2014 are on sale now – book early for the best prices.
Join Igglepiggle and Upsy Daisy at In the Night Garden Live.
Step into the magical world of In the Night Garden and see Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka brought to life before your eyes with beautiful costumes, magical puppets, enchanting music and breathtaking projections.
In the Night…
