TRAVELS WITH A LONDONER
Hey friends!
Born and raised in London, I’ve always loved exploring my home city, but I also love venturing beyond the bubble to see the rest of the UK and the world. Sometimes I travel for work or just for fun, and other times I’m embracing the London life.
Here at Travels with a Londoner, I’ll tell you if something is overhyped but I’ll also share the best bits with you.
I’ve been here and there, though not yet everywhere, so join me on my travels as I share my super honest thoughts, experiences, and tips.
What is the Affordable ‘Bouillon Chartier’ in Paris Really Like?
During my trip to Paris, I wanted to have at least one French meal. It’s always been a bit unclear to me what French food is (sorry…), so the plan was to eat at a French restaurant in France and find out first hand. Bouillon Chartier had been recommended to me by a...
How To Do a Short Trip in Paris: Learn From the Mistakes I Made the First Time
Ah, Paree. What a place to be. My first trip to Paris was about seven years ago and I felt very lukewarm about the whole thing, but I'm glad to say that I have given it another chance and Paris has fully redeemed itself. The first trip was all a bit hectic to be...
5 Travel Itinerary Planning Tips You Need To Know – They Are Game Changing
Planning various trips over the years has made me realise that I love it; I love finding all the options of things to do at my destination, I love the puzzle of figuring out a place for each one, and of course, I love finally enjoying my trip after all the planning....
You Need To Go To A ‘Roda de Samba’ in São Paulo: Here Are Two of the Best in the City
Roda de samba, which roughly translates to ‘samba circle’, is where a group of musicians literally sit in a circle and play samba music, so it does what it says on the tin. Other than someone perhaps counting them in, there is seemingly no single leader in the ring of...
Why I Stopped Buying Souvenirs (But My House Is Still Full Of Them)
I used to collect thimbles on my travels. Yes, thimbles. As in those things that you put on your finger for protection when you’re sewing. Have I ever used them? No. Are they on display? No. Will I ever use or display them? Probably not, no. Over the years, I’ve...
5 London Underground Stations To Avoid – You Have Been Warned
The thing that people don't seem to realise about London is that many stations, particularly within central London, are close enough that you could walk to the next station in the time it takes to get all the way underground, wait for a train, then get all the way...
