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Can You Take a Bike on UK Trains?
Imagine this: You’re a bike-riding, adventure-seeking traveller, ready to explore the vibrant cities and picturesque countryside of the UK. But wait, how do you get your trusty steed from point A to B when the journey’s too long for two legs alone? Enter the mighty train, your bike’s chariot to new horizons! I, a fellow pedal-pushing wanderer, found myself in the same predicament. ‘But where on Earth will they put my bike?’ I pondered, wondering if I’d be separated from my beloved Brompton or if we’d be travelling in style together. Let me share my journey of discovery. Here’s how I travelled from London Paddington to Oxford with my Brompton…
Restore calm with the Hasami Porcelain Mug, a Review
I recently treated myself to a Hasami Porcelain‘s mug. I initially saw the mug at a Goodhood shop in London and it was love at first sight, but I still did plenty online research and visited several other stores in…
Gear Review: Patagonia Women’s Blackhole Backpack 23l
Are you trying to find out more about the Patagonia Blackhole backpack’s features, pros and cons, and wondering if its worth the price tag? Are you debating whether to get a 23l pack or a 25l and thinking how they…
72 hours in Krakow Poland – Day 4 (Leaving Day)
Day 4 (Leaving day) We checked out from our hotel. Bought a couple of donuts from a supermarket around the corner (3zł, £0.55 each). By the way, also near Premium Hostel there is a small bakery called Cukiernia Krolewska which…
72 hours in Krakow Poland – Day 2 evening + Day 3
Are you looking for things to do, wondering what and where to eat or how much things cost in Krakow? Then this post is for you! In this 4 part blog series, I will be sharing itineraries from our short…
Auschwitz-Birkenau: How to plan your visit
72 hours in Krakow Poland Day 2: Visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau On day 2, we visited Auschwitz-Birkenau. I will not be talking about its history or background as there are many other better and credible sources for it. This post is…
72 hours in Krakow Poland – Day 1
Are you looking for things to do, wondering what and where to eat or how much things cost in Krakow? Then this post is for you! In this 4 part blog series, I will be sharing itineraries from our short…
Christmas in Japan: KFC, Spaghetti bolognese and other weird and wonderful things
‘Every year, I make sure I’m not in Japan during Christmas, because Christmas in Japan is so sad and depressing!’ When I was living in Tokyo, I heard so many people who came from traditionally Christian countries saying this. You…
Marugame udon is in London!
Marugame is a huge Japanese udon noodle chain. They are cheap, fast and comforting, and they are everywhere. Think of Pret a Manger in London, except Pret doesn’t do hand-made udon cooked to order. One of many things I enjoy…
London Ramen Hunting: Matsudai, London Pop-up
Is Matsudai Ramen coming to your town? Are you wondering if it really lives up to the hype? Are you trying to find out more about the food, the menu, the prices, and whether it’s worth the trouble of booking…
Best Food in Cologne
Cologne’s food scene has so much to offer, from the famous Kölsch beer and simple but filling local German dishes, to varieties of international cuisines. Below are the restaurants, cafes and the hall in the wall that I enjoy going…
