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Escape the City: Middle Piccadilly rural spa retreat, Dorset

 For those in need of some rest and relaxation It was approaching midnight on New Years Eve as we waited to see in 2013 when my housemate correctly predicted that the forthcoming year would be the best year of my … Continue reading

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Beat the January blues, London! Earlham St. Clubhouse: Guaranteed good times!

 Everything you loved as a kid is even better as a drunk adult… There are some things in life which seem to effortlessly go hand-in-hand with fun, happiness and a damn good time. Namely, anything which runs along the theme of … Continue reading

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A day off spent in the heat of Hyde Park

Discovering Serpentine Bar&Kitchen… I’ve always insisted I’m a city girl -I still do, really. That’s not to say I’m trying to adopt this Hollywood-esque girl-about-town lifestyle involving an expensive shoe habit, a cocktail diet and a man who walks all … Continue reading

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My favourite London-based Twitter feeds…

My five favourite London-based Twitter feeds… @SkintLondon Away with you, recession! The Skint team are using their inside knowledge to recommend incredible bargains to Londoners on a daily basis. SkintLondon’s recommendations have pretty much saved my bank balance in this God-Forsaken … Continue reading

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Cannizaro House, Wimbledon -a countryside retreat in the city

Just as Jane Austen intended… There’s a lot to be said for ‘escapism’ when living in London. A fast-paced city lifestyle needs to be balanced out for a period of time -even if only for a few hours- with some … Continue reading

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