I went to the Barbican expecting calm. Serene walkways. Brutalist geometry softened by quiet contemplation. A place to wander slowly and feel a little removed from London.What I found was interesting, absorbing, and occasionally unsettling - not in a bad way, just in a way...United Kingdom
The United Kingdom offers two distinct moods on this site: London’s seasonal city energy and Scotland’s mix of capital charm and Highland landscapes. Between winter visits, neighbourhood guides and smaller-town explorations, it’s a country that rewards return trips.
This collection brings together my UK posts, with dedicated sections for London and Scotland.
I went to the Barbican expecting calm. Serene walkways. Brutalist geometry softened by quiet contemplation. A place to wander slowly and feel a little removed from London.What I found was interesting, absorbing, and occasionally unsettling - not in a bad way, just in a way...
Canary Wharf is one of London’s most distinctive - and divisive - neighbourhoods. Some people love its modern skyline and clean lines. Others find it too polished or too quiet. After a recent winter visit, I started to see why the reactions can be so...
Think Canary Wharf is just shiny skyscrapers and finance bros? Think again. There are actually loads of interesting, low-key things to do in Canary Wharf - especially if you’re into architecture, waterside strolls, and hidden gardens that look like they’ve been airlifted from Singapore.
I’ve been photographing street art in Shoreditch for years without fully knowing what I was looking at.I recognised certain pieces. I stopped to photograph walls I liked. I walked past the same murals again and again, just seeing them as part of the backdrop. But...
Greenwich is one of those London neighbourhoods that quietly overdelivers. Set on a gentle curve of the Thames, it feels greener, calmer, and more spacious than much of the city, yet it’s packed with history, world-class museums, and some of London’s best views.
Planning a trip to London this winter? Packing for London in winter is a fine art. The weather changes every five minutes, the rain doesn’t always show up on the forecast, and somehow you’ll need to walk five miles a day and look halfway decent...
Rain is part of London life, especially outside summer, which is why having a plan for things to do in London when it’s raining makes such a difference. The good news is that this city is brilliantly set up for wet weather.
Winter is one of the most underrated times to visit London alone. The pace slows slightly, the city feels more introspective, and there’s something oddly comforting about moving through it with no agenda beyond staying warm and seeing where the day takes you.If you’re travelling...
London isn’t a city you tackle evenly in winter. Some areas feel exposed, sprawling, or hard work once the temperature drops. Others, though, come into their own when the days are short and the air is crisp.
January in London is what happens after the fairy lights come down and the city exhales.Christmas is over, the crowds thin out, and suddenly London feels calmer, sharper, and more local. On a clear winter day, the air is crisp, the skies are a bright,...