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I bought my ticket to Nick Cave as soon as they were released, with no thought towards who I would go with, or if I'd even be free that day! Even though I got on to it straight away, I still missed out on standing tickets, and settled for a seat on the highest level, which was sort of like sitting and watching other people enjoy a different concert. 

Saying that, I'm so glad I went. Even with an ageing voice and massive crowd to reach, Nick and the Bad Seeds were on brilliant form. 

Beer Tasting | Hosted by HonestBrew

HonestBrew Pop-Up @ Old street Station

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Old Street Station is not just a train station. It is home to some of East London's most enterprising small business pop-up shops, who set up for a few days or weeks because of the diversity of the foot traffic. From party animals to artists, students and businessmen, Old Street is the place where the Northern Line meets East London.

15 British Words Translated

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I've got to see a man about a dog...

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The English say some weird stuff, which could leave you in an awkward situation if you've just arrived in town. Although my own colloquialisms can be hard to understand at times too, here are the meanings behind 15 slang words or phrases I've encountered since arriving in the UK.

Job Hunting in London

Feeling Shitty in the City | Job Hunting

Most of us have gone through the disappointment of not getting a job we've applied for. Pouring blood, sweat and tears into cover letters and CV's, interview prep and trying to put into writing why YOU would be the perfect candidate for the job, all to be told that 'thank you, but on this occasion we are not taking your application to the next stage'.

London's Best Bits for Runners

Running in (sort of) Central London

As the weather warms up, and with the London Marathon making most of us feel like fat sacks of shit, us Londoner's are starting to come out of our hibernation and realise that the summer body we thought we had hiding under all those layers, has somehow been replaced with a South Park cut-out. 

Hampstead Heath

3 Must-See Historic London Homes

London's House Museums
3 Must-See Historic Homes

There are so many amazing houses in London that have been preserved and are open to the public for viewing. There are some big names left off this very short list, for example the Sir John Soane's Museum and Dennis Severs' House. Here I have picked 3 of my recently visited favourites. I have deliberately chosen only a few photos for each place, as the real magic is in seeing the houses for yourself.

Notes on Moving Country | A Mash-up of Ideas, Tips and Complex Emotions

Notes on Moving Country | A Mash-up Of Ideas, Tips and Complex Emotions

Chances are that if you’re reading this then you are thinking about moving to London, already live in London, or know someone else who is thinking of moving. When I came up with the idea to ‘help’ or give tips on moving to London, I really didn’t realise how much content there would be to consider. I could go on and on about the differences and ways to overcome them, but for now the hurdles I faced in the first few months of living in London is already a lot to read!

Free London | Mudlarking

Free London | Mudlarking

"A mudlark is someone who scavenges in river-mud for items of value, a term used especially to describe those who scavenged this way in London during the late 18th and 19th centuries." - thanks wikipedia 

An activity unique to London and costs (almost) nothing...?

This is not a drill.