Pride month

Pride month The following dialogue is an excerpt from the book “How to always be right in a world gone wrong” by James O’ Brien: James: So when did you choose to be straight?  Caller:…

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Holland Park’s Kyoto Garden

Holland Park’s Kyoto Garden. There is a small charming corner at Holland Park where it immediately travels you to Japan. It’s the Kyoto Garden and it’s a true oasis of calm and Japanese zen.  It’s…

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10 reasons to visit London in autumn

10 reasons to visit London in autumn. Autumn in London!  There’s always a good excuse to visit London all year round. It’s the city itself that is so inviting with millions of things to do…

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School of Rock

One of the things London is best known for, is its West End shows. And it’s for a reason. They rock! (ok most of them)! Even the ones that aren’t absolutely fabulous, the production is…

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A day in Hampstead Heath

A day in Hampstead Heath. It’s been quite a while since I wrote about London’s parks. My  last blog post was about two years ago at Regent’s park.  So a bit far away from buzzing…

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The Beatles crosswalk in Abbey Road

The Beatles crosswalk in Abbey Road. I grew up listening to oldies and rock music of the 60s and 70s. My dad used to play The Beatles albums and other rock bands ever since i…

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A day in Mayfield Lavender Farm

A day in Mayfield Lavender Farm. It’s all over social media. Every year about this time. This perfect purple colour that inundates the Instagram feeds with images of lavender farms. It captivated me. And I…

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Secret Cinema presents Casino Royale

My name is Bouvet. Joelle Bouvet.

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WICKED West End Musical

WICKED West End Musical. West End shows is one of the reasons many tourists visit London. The performances are outstanding and the production is of top-quality.  West End is a term that defines the main…

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London Christmas spirit

London Christmas spirit. There is a time of the year where everything is sparkling! And even though It lies between the darkest days of the year… it’s pure magic. London starts the Christmas celebrations from…

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Queen + Adam Lambert Tour in London

Queen + Adam Lambert Tour in London. On 1st July 2018, a dream turned into reality! I had the chance to see performing live one of the best bands in the world, Queen + Adam…

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Royal Botanical Kew Gardens

Royal Botanical Kew Gardens. That morning when I woke up, the weather was so hot, I certainly didn’t want to spend it in the city. And Royal Botanical Kew Gardens was a good option for…

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It’s Richmond time

It’s Richmond time. What do you do on a Saturday morning when you want to escape from the city but not go too far away?  One of the options is to visit Richmond. 

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