Geocaching has had a resurgence during the pandemic, but what draws so many people to this unusual hobby? Geocaching turns an ordinary walk into an exciting treasure hunt. Lockdowns forced people to get outside, geocaching has had a resurgence, as people head out and explore their local communities while looking for capsules of varying sizes in… Continue reading Geocaching – How the pandemic has revived the world’s largest treasure hunt
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Rewilding the City
Guerrilla gardening has had a resurgence in recent years, but how can we participate? People all across the world are taking part in guerrilla gardening (essentially gardening without asking) usually on publicly accessible land in order to do their bit for the planet, reclaim land from property developers, or to increase local biodiversity and add… Continue reading Rewilding the City
Video: South Bank Skate Park
South bank skate park dates all the way back to the 1970s and is one of London’s most popular and prominent skate parks. With the skate park always busy, it is great for professionals and newcomers. Location: 337-338 Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XT
Discover London on Water
Embark upon a unique river journey and cruise along London’s famous landmarks After serving the capital for over 20 years, London’s Thames Clipper partnered with Uber in 2020. The Uber Boats departs every 20 minutes from 23 piers across the Thames, from Putney in the west all the way to Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) in the… Continue reading Discover London on Water
Royal Observatory Greenwich: The Origin of Time
This issue, Chelsey Cui goes through some of the fascinating facts about East London’s iconic observatory that no other compares to. The Royal Observatory situated on the south bank of Thames River was founded in 1675. Though now decommissioned, it holds a great deal of historical significance to the development of astronomical observations in Britain.… Continue reading Royal Observatory Greenwich: The Origin of Time
The Royal Parks of London City
A dive into the eight crown-owned parks across London Within the city of London, there are eight Royal parks. Originally these grounds were used as personal areas for the Crown, mostly for leisure and hunting. The parks are now owned by The Royal Parks, a charity charged with the management of the 5,000 acres of… Continue reading The Royal Parks of London City
The Hidden Noses of Soho
Let’s get nosey around London’s iconic streets and find the legendary noses of Soho In 1997, 35 sculptures of noses appeared on the most famous streets and popular important buildings in London such as The National Gallery, Tate Britain, Piccadilly Circus, South Bank Centre, and St Pancras Station. The origins of these noses remained a… Continue reading The Hidden Noses of Soho
Street Spotlight: Edgware Road
London’s longest, most diverse thoroughfare Perhaps London’s longest street, Edgware Road is a historic route dating all the way back to the Romans. At present, the street forms part of London’s A5 and connects London’s suburbs right to the heart of the city Where is it? Bisecting North and West London, Edgware Road stretches 14km… Continue reading Street Spotlight: Edgware Road
Walking Down London’s Busiest Streets
A look at London’s Oxford Street and Leicester Square through Chelsey Cui’s camera lens A rainy afternoon in London, I wandered around one of the world’s busiest streets to snap a few photos. As someone who has called this city home for nearly four years, Oxford street just remains as charming to me as it… Continue reading Walking Down London’s Busiest Streets
London’s most iconic skate parks
Dive into some of London’s best skating arenas with more venues and people than ever before Locations: Baysixty6 skatepark (Bay 66 Acklam Road, North Kensington, W10 5YU) A popular undercover skate cover that is just around the corner from Ladbroke grove. This Skate park has an ample amount of space and is one of London’s… Continue reading London’s most iconic skate parks