I’m on a mission to uncover some of London’s hidden gems, to encourage you to stray from well-trodden tourist trails and discover some overlooked corners of London. Just wandering a few minutes off a main road and you can stumble across something completely surprising…. Let’s start with Postman’s Park, a little patch of greenery squished […]
London Tube Planner – How To Guide
For outsiders, negotiating the vast London Tube system can be a daunting prospect. Gazing at the network’s web-like map that was designed by Harry Beck in 1931 can be a bit like staring at an abstract painting, or one of those magic eye drawings that never seems to come into focus. It’s also worth using […]
The Very Best Food Markets in London
From Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, London’s major monuments are globally renowned. And while the capital’s big art galleries, museums and other famous attractions certainly merit the traveller’s attention, if you’re looking for a laid-back way to check out London life, a trip to one of the city’s many markets might be just the experience […]
Merrell Intercept Trainer Review: The Three Peaks Challenge
James Furniss takes on the notoriously tough 3 Peaks Challenge testing out a brand new pair of Merrell Intercept trekking trainers. The 3 Peaks Challenge isn’t your average hiking challenge, it involves climbing the 3 highest peaks in England (Scafell Pike), Scotland (Ben Nevis) and Wales (Snowdon) in 24 hours. Last weekend I took on that challenge. It […]