On Galentine's Day, some friends and I went to Kew Gardens to see their 24th annual orchid festival. I had never been to this particular event so I was very excited to see it. The theme this year is Orchids: Celebrate the Colour of Colombia. I was surprised to learn that the South American country [...]
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The Hammam Experience at Harrods
Have you heard of a hammam treatment? This experience is definitely not for the faint of heart. Check your modesty at the door and prepare to emerge with the incredibly soft, smooth skin as well a feeling of revitalization. A Brief History of Hamman Hammam is actually a blend of Roman and Turkish bathing rituals [...]
A Very Covent Garden Christmas
Happy holidays from festive Covent Garden! Located in London's West End, the area is home to many theatres and is the major entertainment area of the city. But Covent Garden at Christmas is something else altogether. To me, it is arguably the best place to see the most concentrated amount of festive spirit in the [...]
The 10 Prettiest Christmas Trees In London
Throughout London you will find tree after tree after tree and they are each beautiful in their own special way. Some are simply adorned with twinkling lights, while some are over the top with the most intense festive spirit. Every single year I'm amazed at the sheer creativity that is poured into these trees. It's all [...]