This post is sponsored by Airbnb. Click HERE to become a host! I have always believed that traveling makes us more open-minded and tolerant to different cultures. The great thing is I literally don’t even have to leave my flat to do that. Hosting on Airbnb has been great because I get to meet so many interesting guests from all around the world! I’ve hosted a yoga teacher, an environmental…
I can’t believe it’s the beginning of a new decade! The last 10 years seemed to pass so quickly, so I thought I should start documenting my yearly achievements, fails, plans, and intentions. At the end of every December I used to sit and write down a massive plan for the year which … almost never came to live out 100%. I think it’s because thinking that a lot can…
It feels like Sussex is not the most popular English county to visit for a day trip, but there are a couple of places where I would be happy to return to again and again. One of them is the pretty town Lewes with its crooked older dwellings, narrow lanes, and Georgian houses. The history of Lewes goes back to William the Conqueror who built a wooden castle there. This…
One of the places I wanted to visit since I’ve been living in the UK was the Channel Islands. The main islands are Guernsey and Jersey and they are British Crown dependencies and not part of the United Kingdom. Jersey was once part of the Duchy of Normandy, whose dukes went on to become the kings of England from 1066. After Normandy was lost by the kings of England in the 13th century, and the ducal title was surrendered to France, Jersey and the other…
Photographing England in snow has been one of my dreams for years now. Last year in 2018, the one week of snow happened to fall while I was in the middle of South Island of New Zealand so I missed all the fun. This year there were many weeks of constant warnings of imminent snow but nothing happened for weeks. Everyone was anticipating snow in London but there were only light dustings in the north of the city. I was constantly…
Every time I go home I buy some presents for my family and friends. I get something last minute and it’s always a selection of tea from Harrods and shortbread in a cute box from Marks&Spencer. When I’m asked to bring anything specific to London I get a little confused. Then I hopped on Etsy, a market place for independent artists and small business and found 10 cool things to…
Fitzrovia used to be the bohemian area of London where writers and artists often lived. Today this place is a mix of everything – where you can find offices, hotels, shops and residential houses. Tourists usually miss Fitzrovia and instead head to the more overcrowded areas of Soho and Marylebone, missing out on some real hidden gems. Here are 16 of my favourite locations for a photo in Fitzrovia: Warren Mews You may have already seen this place…
The city of York has retained so much of its medieval structure that walking into its centre is like entering a living museum. Much of the centre is pedestrianized which makes it very easy to explore. York looks like it’s tucked away from London, and very often it’s been ignored as city break destination. It takes about 2 hours to get there by train and an advanced return ticket to…
Waddesdon Manor is hands down one of the most luxurious and splendid country houses in the UK. It’s also not far away from London which makes it a perfect destination for a day trip if you live in the city. The estate is enormous and I’m glad we took our dog with us as there was plenty of space for him to run off his energy. The only downside of…
Leeds has been on my ‘to visit’ list for quite a while. Before going there all I knew was it that used to be one of the main industrial cities and that’s basically it… However, after spending the weekend exploring Leeds I was pleasantly surprised to find out what Leeds had to offer. Before going into details of what to do and see there, here are some random facts I’ve…
I had been to Bradford on Avon only very briefly before and have always wanted to come back to explore it more. So one weekend we packed our bags, grabbed the dog and went to spend 2 days at a countryside hotel Widbrook Grange which is very close to the town. I usually don’t pick a hotel for its looks and facilities but rather for its location. This time was…
Colchester is the oldest recorded town in Britain. It was the capital of south-east England when the Romans invaded in AD 43. During the Middle Ages Colchester developed into an important weaving centre. I was interested to see a town with such an old history and decided to go and visit it. Colchester is only an hour away from London. Trains depart from London Liverpool Street station every 10 to…
Bath is an irresistibly beautiful city founded by the Romans and is famous for its thermal spa and Georgian architecture. I don’t know why it took me four years of living in England to finally visit this place and fall in love with it. I took an 8:30 am National Express bus from London Victoria and got to Bath in about 2.5 hours. It was a Sunday morning which was the reason…
In the whole of the UK there are only three hot springs. Nobody knows where they come from, but everybody knows the place where they rise – the city of Bath. The word SPA is associated with the Latin phrase ‘Salus Per Aquam’ or ‘health through water’. According to the legend, the healing properties of the natural thermal springs were first discovered by Prince Bladud around 863 BC, whose skin…
Last weekend was my second ever visit to Bath, and this time I wanted to see and do something different alongside admiring the gorgeous Georgian architecture. As it was sunny and hot I headed to recently opened pop up beach in Royal Victoria Park. I found it to be a really good place to spend at least half a day with friends or to have a quick break between visiting…
London is a real gem when it comes to photography. There are many interesting coffee shops, shop exteriors and, of course, cafe and restaurant interiors. I don’t post interior photos on my Instagram but I really love seeing pretty places in my feed. Also, who doesn’t want to go for brunch/lunch/dinner/drinks to a place with stunning decor? I’ve put together 20 places with eye-catching and Instagram-worthy interior designs. I think…
July and beginning of August are for visiting Lavender fields and have some fun taking million of photos! One of the things I love about London is that almost every month something is blooming. A few years ago I went to one of the lavender fields nearby and spent an amazing time there. There is always a shop where you can not only buy lavender but also different products made…
A few weeks ago I was a guest at McQueens Flower School 20th Anniversary party/workshop in Bethnal Green. McQueens is a well-established brand not only selling beautiful flowers but also decorating London venues with gorgeous designs. I remember a few years ago I was thinking about becoming a florist but I did nothing and gave up on that idea. I love flowers (who doesn’t?) so I was thrilled to be…
I see more and more people on Instagram getting really creative with their photography. I personally like photo editing and I don’t see anything wrong with it. Well, what I mean is it’s ok to enhance some colours, correct exposure, increase/decrease highlights and shadows. I also think it’s ok when people try to add vintage, rustic or any other specific feel to a shot. Removing rubbish, wires and other ‘stuff’…
