Disney Christmas Begins. On a wet and miserable weekend in November, I headed out of London and across the channel to "the happiest place on earth". They invited the nation's press and um, me... over for a couple of days to celebrate the launch of their Christmas season. I took my very best friend in the entire world along with me and we skipped through the towering gates, back into childhood. We walked along "main street". Bustling with people, packed with glistening shops, draped in fairy lights with Christmas jingles floating through the air.
We raced our way through the crowds to the main event, the Disney castle! Just the right shade of pink and blue! Apparently it's both because the mice in cinderella couldn't decide between pink and blue, so they went with a compromise. All I want to know is when I can move in! We headed off to Adventure Land to Pirates of The Caribbean, over to Space Mountain and raced around a few between.
Then it was back to the main square to see the lighting of the Christmas tree. Columbia Road Flower Market. Getting to spend Sunday morning at Columbia Road Flower Market is one of the great privileges of living in London. Every Sunday morning (from about 4am) flower traders set up shop on Columbia Road. They flood the little street with colour. Flowers from every corner of the world bloom from trays, tumble from shelves and rustle in the breeze.
Mouthy sellers shout about their offerings, luring shoppers over for a chat 'n' a browse. You can pick up armfuls of blossoms for next to nothing, and it's a great reason to get out and about on a Sunday! Something Custard thoroughly approves of! Wrap up warm. And take a camera. It's a great idea to stop off before/after brunch with friends. Hell of a spot for an unusual date, especially if he really wants to spoil her with an enormous bouquet to take home! But it's also a great little jaunt for a family, to pick up a few stems for mum. Just don't get too distracted and lose your pack! I couldn't resist a great big bunch of hydrangeas, for the kitchen table. Cheap Design accommodation in London? Yes Please! Qbic Hotel London - WORLD OF WANDERLUSTWORLD OF WANDERLUST.
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Once inside my room I plonked my bags on the floor and took a quick look around before promptly passing out after arriving from a few busy days in Spain. Breakfast at Dawn. I couldn't sleep, so took myself to watch the sunrise over London. I don't usually suffer with insomnia. I'm one of those lucky people who leap into bed, lay their head down and am away in the land of nod, drooling away with my mouth wide open before I even know it.
So, during my occasional bouts of sleeplessness, I get pretty distressed. I wake up in the middle of the night. Stare at the ceiling for a while. On one of these nights I whispered (not very quietly) "PSSSST... Suddenly I had someone to talk to, so we stayed up for a couple of hours chatting away, wrapped in blankets. By about 4am we started to get hungry. "I have an idea! We pulled on jumpers and hurtled off along London's dark and empty streets. "Where are we going? " "East. " We got out of the car and climbed into a Willy Wonka lift, complete with flashing floor. "This had better not be a nightclub" he said as we hurtled up into the sky. We took our seats in the corner and he was relieved to find it was a restaurant. The Best Tips and Tricks for your visit to London - WORLD OF WANDERLUSTWORLD OF WANDERLUST.
London is one of the world’s most visited cities – home to the likes of Big Ben, The Queen, and the famous red phone box. But with so much to see and the internet virtually throwing ideas and advice from every angle, it can certainly be overwhelming. Here’s a few tips and tricks for visiting London to make your stay easier and more enjoyable… Go Big at Breakfast The Brits get a bad wrap for their fairly mediocre cuisine, but it’s no longer the case. If there’s one thing they know how to do (ridiculously well) it’s the ol’ English Breakfast! If you walk into a restaurant and order the full English breakfast, you can rest assured you’ll be full until the afternoon hits – when, of course, it’s time for a spot of afternoon tea.
Start with a Free Walking Tour If it’s your first visit to London and you want to kick things off on the right foot, a great way to start is by joining a free city walking tour. The Red Double Decker Bus Tours are a great way to get around Get out! Well, Burger Me! Last night I crossed all of London to make it to a railway arch, way out East.
But why, Rosie? Why would you spend an hour in traffic at 6pm? Good question. Hopefully this humble little snap will answer it... Cor! Go on, go up and look at that bubbling cheese again. If no-one's watching, lick the screen. If you're wondering where I found those little beauties, it was at a competition. A fierce battle to the death, between two of my favourite burger slings. Bleecker St Burger and Burger Bear. ^ Bit of a sausage fest, could have been a hot dog contest. We all queued dutifully for each burger bar. Ignoring the gathering thunder clouds above, we chatted away, swimming in the smell of molten cheese and crackling bacon around us. My Goldie Rox Burger ring went down very well with the hungry crowd!
But the real treat was watching Tom tease the crowd with his steaming creations. One by one they racked up a battalion of burgers. A real thing of beauty, and a meal in its own right. It didn't last long.