Welsh Witterings: Busy Times
The chaotic rhythm of my life continues this week as I try to complete deadlines, raise four girls, deal with the washing mountain and prepare for my television appearances...
Ranjit Recommends: The Bothy
The Bothy is the latest addition in a host of successful bar & restaurant chains by Drake & Morgan. Situated in the epicentre of West India Quay, The Bothy...
Taxi Noir: The Knowledge
Last time I promised to say more about the training that prospective London taxi drivers have to go through: the Knowledge of London. Right, fasten yourself in, it’s going...
Ranjit Recommends: MiniMix
As Oscar Wilde famously said “there is only one thing worse than being talked about and that is not being talked about”. Well, possibly the world’s largest mini bar...
Taxi Noir: An Introduction
I offer a warm welcome to anyone about to read my first introductory piece – and of course a big Hello to my fellow contributors. My name is Chris...
Bank of England Museum; England’s Financial History.
The Bank of England is in Threadneedle Street, in the Finance area of London. It’s known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street. It covers 3 ½ acres of...
There’s Lots to see Around Piccadilly.
I love exploring London. There are surprises tucked away around every corner. This trip I concentrated on the Piccadilly area. Piccadilly is supposedly named after the lace collars called...
Ranjit Recommends: All Star Lanes
Bowling for culinary delights under the same roof? That’s exactly what you can experience at All Star Lanes. The bowling lanes come with the presence of American 50s retro...
Holland Park’s Safestay Hostel. Is it London’s Cheapest Place to Stay?
I was surprised to find a hostel right in the middle of Holland Park. It seemed to have been dropped there one dark night. It just didn’t belong there....
Holland Park, Leisure & Pleasure hidden in the Heart of London.
London must be one of the greenest cities in the world. There are parks and gardens everywhere, if you know where to look! Sometimes you get a nice surprise...
London Cabman’s Shelters, Benny Hill & Jack the Ripper!
If I have an appointment in London, I always spend the whole day there as I love discovering new things to write about. This time I decided to visit...
Ranjit Recommends: Lord’s Afternoon Tea
On a crisp winter afternoon the home of cricket, Lord’s demonstrates that there are alternative ways to marvel at the 22 yard wicket during the off-season. Indeed, their...
Ranjit Recommends: German Cornejo’s Tango Fire
Tango Fire at Sadler’s Wells Peacock theatre is certainly flaming hot in talent and delivery! All dancers are presented in meticulous and fussy embroidery that is most evident...
Ranjit Recommends: All Star Lanes
Bowling for culinary delights under the same roof? That’s exactly what you can experience at All Star Lanes. The bowling lanes come with the presence of American 50s retro...
Ranjit Recommends: Sadler’s Wells Sampled
Dance, music and theatre amalgamate with intensity and intelligence in this latest Sadler’s Wells ‘Sampled’ edition. The change of theatre layout to standing only towards the front of the...
Ranjit Recommends: MiniMix
As Oscar Wilde famously said “there is only one thing worse than being talked about and that is not being talked about”. Well, possibly the world’s largest mini bar...
Ranjit Recommends: All Star Lanes
Bowling for culinary delights under the same roof? That’s exactly what you can experience at All Star Lanes. The bowling lanes come with the presence of American 50s...
Ranjit Recommends: The Snowman
Choreographed by Robert North, The Snowman has several elements of ‘Show-man’ when he waves mid-air thus complementing the orchestra whilst playing the timeless Christmas tune ‘Walking in the...
Ranjit’s Recommendations: Mumbai comes to London
When a restaurant menu says that a little extra time might be taken to cook the food, I have now learnt to accept it for good reason. This is...
Ranjit Recommends: Sadler’s Wells Sampled
Dance, music and theatre amalgamate with intensity and intelligence in this latest Sadler’s Wells ‘Sampled’ edition. The change of theatre layout to standing only towards the front of...
Ranjit Recommends: All Star Lanes
Bowling for culinary delights under the same roof? That’s exactly what you can experience at All Star Lanes. The bowling lanes come with the presence of American 50s...
Ranjit Recommends: Floral by Lima
Covent Garden has increased its charm and character fusion with Peruvian culinary delights in the form of Floral by Lima. The decor resonates with a bohemian ambience with...
The marvellous work of our canine charities
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans provides a snapshot of some of the incredible animal charities who attended Crufts. There are so...
Ranjit Recommends: Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo
18 storied males sweep the dancing floor to perform classical ballet with swashbuckling energy and light hearted comical habits. Indeed, Dance Consortium presents ‘Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo’...
Ranjit Recommends: Stem + Glory
The name of the restaurant illustrates the epitome of the Vegan cuisine; stems from plants and tastes glorious! Indeed, this is the restaurant’s inaugural London branch that is tucked...
Crufts Time!
Pics courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Crufts – the world’s greatest dog show opens this Thursday. Ann Evans offers a glimpse of what’s to come. Crufts,...
Ranjit Recommends: Sadler’s Wells Sampled
Dance, music and theatre amalgamate with intensity and intelligence in this latest Sadler’s Wells ‘Sampled’ edition. The change of theatre layout to standing only towards the front of...
“Imperial Treasure” launches its first European restaurant in London – World Meanderings (n°68)
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny No need to fly to Singapore, Hong Kong or Shanghai anymore to get the chance to enjoy one of...
Ranjit Recommends: Stem + Glory
The name of the restaurant illustrates the epitome of the Vegan cuisine; stems from plants and tastes glorious! Indeed, this is the restaurant’s inaugural London branch that is tucked...
Get on board for a gourmand London tour – World Meanderings (n°67)
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny To foreigners double deck red buses and afternoon high tea are the utmost British clichés. But bring them together and...
Ranjit Recommends: German Cornejo’s Tango Fire
Tango Fire is certainly flaming hot in talent and delivery! All dancers are presented in meticulous and fussy embroidery that is most evident when they sweep the stage’s floor...
Ranjit Recommends: Zip World London
Generally Zip Wiring is reserved for the great outdoors reaches where landscape is vast. However should you wish to experience such sensations at city level then Zip World London...
Ranjit Recommends: Taj Express – Celebration of Indian music
Indeed, the cast more than ‘express’ themselves in a dynamic production that illustrates Indian music and dancing culture. The generous leg space at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre enables you...
Ranjit Recommends: Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs
Storied Australian entertainer, Dein Perry is bringing an athletic theme to London’s Tap Dancing scene. Indeed, there are a plethora of sporting talents Down Under, and this extends to...
MALTA DIARY: From a small family restaurant into a €1.5 billion enterprise – Malta’s Corinthia Group of Companies
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: My Blog: The western world stupidity of humanity has rendered current living into a noisome,...
Ranjit Recommends: The Snowman
Choreographed by Robert North, The Snowman has several elements of ‘Show-man’ when he waves mid-air thus complementing the orchestra whilst playing the timeless Christmas tune ‘Walking in the Air’....
Ranjit Recommends: Scoop – A Wonderful Ice Cream World
We love it, we scoff it in copious quantities and moreover it comes in a plethora of flavours. Indeed, the British Museum of Food presents Scoop – A Wonderful...
The Ancient Art Of Face Exercising
Do you feel squeamish at the thought of surgical facelifts or confused over the increasing number of products promising age defying miracles, then perhaps consider an easier, more natural...
Ranjit’s Recommendations: Mumbai comes to London
When a restaurant menu says that a little extra time might be taken to cook the food, I have now learnt to accept it for good reason. This is...
Ranjit Recommends: New Year’s Eve Fireworks
On the night of the 31st December 2017 London eye had 103,000 vociferous spectators fixate their eyes on it as Big Ben crept its way towards midnight, at which...