Travel in a time of Covid
To say that the pandemic seriously impacted the travel industry over the last 12 months is a huge understatement. The travel and tourism industry has been decimated by Coronavirus.
In the UK alone, the...
Exploring London starts here
Daniella Hodges says, "Londoners get out and discover your city!"
If you live in London, you’re lucky. After all, people travel from all over the world to come here. But if you’re tired of London,...
Exercise is fun when it’s social
At the age of 15, I had just gained a black belt in karate at Yateley Shotokan Karate Club, then within a year, I was selected as captain of my Saturday football team, Fleet...
Living on the Isle of Man
Edwin Richardson says you should race over to visit as soon as you can
With the pandemic and lockdown, I decamped to my home – very close by – nation that has been living Covid...
Dogs against loneliness
The number of pets in London doubled during lockdown. Dog ownership increased 84% in 2020 alone. There is now a pandemic puppy phenomenon and thieves are roaming the capital looking to make thousands from...
Staying in the UK
In October 2021, in that brief time of un-lockdown, me and the family took a holiday in Norfolk. Specifically, we stayed in a cottage in Wrentham for two nights. It really reminded me of...
5 reasons books rock
Shahab says pick up a book and it may pick you up too
Two years ago, I started really reading books. Not enforced school reading – but under my own steam. And I think you...
Walk with me on the Isle of Dogs
In 2019, I moved to the Isle of Dogs in East London. You may recognise it as the 'bendy bit' on the Eastenders intro. Why the Isle of Dogs? Well, Henry VIII supposedly kept...
We live by the river
“I live by the river” sang the notorious British punk band, The Clash, in their epic 1980 smash hit, London Calling.
And what a brilliant river it is they sing about. The Thames threads its...