London Life
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Christmas Festive Season Round-up
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A round-up of all the Christmas festive season activities from Santa’s Grotto to cinema dates. We love Christmas! It is really our favourite time of…
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Winter’s Day in Windsor
Just an hour by train from London, the riverside town of Windsor is a fantastic day trip to visit the famous Royal Palace and enjoy the Berkshire countryside. With the Christmas break upon…
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Happy Thanksgiving 2024
The fourth Thursday of November marks Thanksgiving in the US – a day to reflect and to express gratitude for our many blessings in life. November was an eventful, yet chaotic month filled…
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Old Friends Keeps you Grounded
There is nothing like a good conversation with old friends to keep you grounded and humbled. And it is so good for the soul. As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, it is time…
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Halloween, Diwali, Bonfire Night, Oh My!
This year Halloween and Diwali coincided on the same day, then followed by Bonfire Night which makes for a fun-filled weekend of fireworks, sparklers, and lots of sweets. We love, love, love the…
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Jury Service in the UK
Jury duty is calling! Time to fulfil your civic duty as a good UK citizen. There’s a first time for everything. As a dual national, I have never done jury duty on either…
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Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical
The beloved 1993 comedy, Mrs. Doubtfire comes to the West End for a hilarious theatrical performance of a fun-loving divorced dad disguised as a Scottish nanny. Who doesn’t love a laugh with a…
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July in Review: Special Visitors in London
With the summer tourist season in full swing, it is always a pleasure to host special visitors in London. We’ve had a busy few months with end-of-school activities, special visitors, and summer travels.…
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Happy Mother’s Day (US Edition)
Second Sunday of May marks Mother’s Day in the US. Happy Mother’s Day to all you beautiful mamas and those in heaven. Mother’s Day this year is bittersweet as it is the first…
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Days Out: Saturday Afternoon at the Young V&A
Re-opened in July 2023 after a £13m renovation, the Young V&A is beautifully curated with toys and objects that define childhood over the decades. I have been meaning to visit The Young V&A…
