An Ordinary London Commute.
With a deep breath, the journey begins as I leave the comfort of home, and step out onto a grey London street. A London waiting under an ever present matching dull grey sky. The red and grey Docklands Light Railway train pulls in to the station and I join the masses heading for central London. […]
London For Book Lovers.
Places In London To Buy and Enjoy Books. London is a book lover’s paradise. There are so many bookshops catering to a wide range of tastes and interests. Add to this the numerous libraries, and coffee shops, to snuggle down in, and it’s no surprise to find that any literature fan will struggle to leave. […]
A First Edition Book Collection.
The books that I currently own are shown below. It is only a small collection at present, but one I hope to build on in the future. For details of how I started collecting books and what I’ve learned please click on the link here…. Otherwise, please browse the books below and add any comments or […]
London’s Best Playlist.
What Is London’s Best Playlist? If London’s buildings are its body, its intellectuals its brain, then its musicians can surely be classed as its heartbeat. London’s music scene is often described using words such as vibrant, diverse, and eclectic. In reality though, music speaks for itself and listening to London based bands, or London […]
15 Best Apps For London.
Best Apps For London. Visiting London or moving to London for work or leisure can be a bit daunting. One way to make things easier is to download essential London apps on to your phone. These can help you navigate your way around the city. Use these apps to navigate your way around the city. […]
London’s Blue Plaques.
What Are The Blue Plaques On Buildings In London? The Blue Plaques seen on many buildings in London are one of the ways that London celebrates and remembers individuals who lived or worked in London and who made a significant contribution to society. These blue plaques are usually placed on the front facades of buildings […]
To Downsize Or Not To Downsize?
Should We Downsize Or Not? ‘To downsize, or not to downsize, that is the question…..’. Whether to downsize your home or not is one of the main questions that retirees face. The sale of a property can release money to fund the retirement lifestyle you’ve looked forward to. It is not that simple though. It […]
Why Every Photographer Should Visit London.
Looking for an exciting photography subject or wondering where to visit next? Stuck for inspiration? Why not try London. Here are five reasons why every photographer should visit London. Architecture: London is home to some of the most beautiful architecture in the world. From Buckingham Palace to the modern skyscrapers of the City of London, […]
7 Cheap Hobbies In Retirement.
Retirement gives us the time and freedom to start new hobbies and interests. Having cheap hobbies in retirement is a great way of making your money go further. Retirement is like a blank page which we can fill with all the things we have dreamed of doing. There’s no reason to be bored in retirement. […]
The Benefits Of Photography In Retirement.
Retirement planning often concentrates on the money side of retiring. Once we do finally retire though one of the main concerns can be what to do with the free time we now have at our disposal. In this article we want to explore how photography can enhance your retirement lifestyle and how it can be […]