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A hazy afternoon in London, high-rise apartment blocks in the distance, wading through a meadow of knee-deep wildflowers dressed as an astronaut. No, this isn’t a surreal dream; it’s a beekeeping workshop at Woodbury Wetlands with The Local Honeyman. Did you know that you can try beekeeping in the UK capital? There are, in fact,… Read More What’s The Buzz About London Beekeeping?
Lovely lavender, as far as the eye can see. Swaying in the breeze. Just outside London, lies the beautiful fragrant fields of Castle Farm and The Hop Shop. A burst of purple and scent amid the rolling green fields of the UK’s Kentish countryside. How to get there There are a few different train routes… Read More Lavender Fields Forever
Two grand macaron cafés sit side-by-side on Paris’ famous avenue, Champs Elysées. Although both Ladurée and Pierre Hermé feature a stylish interior and, most importantly, a delicious selection of macarons, they offer their visitors a very different macaron experience. While Ladurée represents the decadence and grandeur of tradition, Pierre Hermé stands for contemporary elegance and… Read More Macarons of the Champs Elysées
Help filmmaker/dancer Camille Mỹ Giang take her beautiful Tahitian dance story from page to pictures as she raises funds to create a new short film, The Vahine: https://www.ulule.com/lavahine/ Camille is a French-Vietnamese filmmaker who developed a deep love of Polynesian dance when she moved to London and discovered London School of Hula and ‘Ori (LSHO).… Read More Script to Screen: Camille Mỹ Giang’s Tahitian Dance Tale
Set sail on an adventure across the subterranean Lost Lagoon, hidden down below the urban cityscape of London. Bompas & Parr and Captain Morgan have joined forces and assembled a swashbuckling crew of cocktail makers to take your taste buds on a rum-fuelled journey of discovery. Treasure maps lead the way as you navigate the… Read More Rockskippers Recommends: Lost Lagoon, London
If you’re searching for an enchanting little escape this weekend, wandering through a haze of blossoms at Jo Malone London’s special event could be the just the ticket. The British fragrance house’s new multi-sensory event is inspired by their new Blossoms Collection of floral fragrances, including Orange Blossom, Star Magnolia, and their brand new sunshine-soaked scent Frangipani Flower.… Read More Jo Malone London’s #BrilliantBlossoms event
October sees a wave of Pacific Island-inspired events wash over the capital. 250 years after Captain Cook’s first voyage to Oceania in 1768, it’s a chance to discover the ancient histories and arts of this region that existed before the encounter and learn the impact it’s had since. It’s a history that’s transformed over the… Read More A Wave of Oceania Events Arrives in London
