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The Best Capsule Hotels in Rome (2026) — from a Rome-Loving Travel Blogger

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Your Weekend Guide to Utrecht, Netherlands

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Your Weekend Guide to Utrecht, Netherlands (Tried & Tested) 2026

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How to Spend the Perfect Day in Gouda, Netherlands (less than 1 hour from Amsterdam!)

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How to Spend the Perfect Day in Gouda, Netherlands (less than 1 hour from Amsterdam!)

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The BEST Afternoon Tea in Copenhagen in 2026 [TRIED & TESTED]

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The BEST Afternoon Tea in Copenhagen in 2026 [TRIED & TESTED]

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The Best Capsule Hotels in Paris (2026)

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The Best Capsule Hotels in Paris (2026)

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One Day in Gothenburg: A Lovely Itinerary (2026)

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How Much Does a Soho House Membership Cost? (2026)

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How Much Does a Soho House Membership Cost? (2026)

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13 Best Vintage Shops in Lisbon (2026) – from a Vintage Lover!

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As much as I love London’s most well-known neigh

As much as I love London’s most well-known neighbourhoods, if you’re ready to go beyond Covent Garden and Soho, here’s some of my favourite local London neighbourhoods to know about 🏡

📍Southall

In the 1950s and 60s, people from across South Asia — including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh settled in Southall for work in factories, transport, and industries linked to Heathrow. Over time, it’s become one of London’s most culturally interesting neighbourhoods, shaped by migration, community, and long-standing family-run businesses.

What to do in Southall 📌 SAVE:

🥭 Start your day at Saravana Bhavan

131–139 South Rd, Southall UB1 1NX

A South Indian staple — the dosas are huge, and they do a great mango lassi

🛍️ Wander South Road and The Broadway

South Rd / The Broadway, UB1

Browsing here is an activity in itself — think jewellery shops, fabric stores, spices, sweets, and bridalwear. I was saree/sari-spotting while prepping for an upcoming India trip 🇮🇳 going to Mumbai, Goa and Kerala for a wedding, so let me know if you have any tips!

🏛️ Visit Himalaya Palace

Originally opened in the 1920s as a cinema, Himalaya Palace later became one of Southall’s most important community landmarks. Pop in for a shop, events or maybe even a haircut…

🍛 End the day at Butt Karahi

2–4 King St, Southall UB2 4DA

For rich Pakistani comfort food, be sure to have a mint tea too!

Let me know if you’ve been to Southall before or if it’s going on your list!

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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Let’s go on a countryside spa break, ladies 🌳

Let’s go on a countryside spa break, ladies 🌳🧖🏽‍♀️ (and gents x)

This one’s an easy 30 minutes by train from London to Milton Keynes Central, followed by a short 15-minute taxi, to a beautiful 4-star manor house tucked away in the Buckinghamshire countryside.

Horwood House has a spa with a pool, steam room and sauna, two restaurants serving British and European-inspired cuisine, and of course afternoon tea — making it a really lovely option for a relaxed countryside escape without needing a car. Prices start from just £80 a night, with plenty of spa packages available too.

Let me know if you have any Qs, and head to my bio to check out dates for yourself ✨

📍 Horwood House, Mursley Rd, Little Horwood, Milton Keynes MK17 0PH // @horwoodhouse · Media Stay

🌟 4-Star

Happy travels,
Candace x

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Happy Dry Jan ❄️ — #dryjanuary #dryjanuar

Happy Dry Jan ❄️

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Rye Winter Break Itinerary ❄️🚂 (just 1 hou

Rye Winter Break Itinerary ❄️🚂 (just 1 hour 20 minutes from London by train)

If you’re looking a fabulous winter break, it’s time for a delicious winter trip to Rye…

I’ve been in early spring/summer, but there’s something particularly special about visiting one of England’s most well-preserved medieval towns when it gets a bit chilly, here’s an itinerary for you!

📌 SAVE for later and Comment GUIDE for the exact Rye itinerary I used for the trip in your DMs 📩

Happy travels,
Candace x

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Every new year I think about all the gorgeous drea

Every new year I think about all the gorgeous dreams that I may or may not have acted on from the previous year (cue attempting to learn German…).

But if moving abroad is one of yours, take this as a sign that’s it your year!

The decision to build or restart your life in a new country isn’t one to take lightly, and is not for everyone! But if it is for you, here’s my storytime on how I moved from the US to the UK all those years ago ✈️ 🇬🇧

⬇️ Let me know if you live abroad (and where you’re based if so 🌎) or if it’s on your goal list for 2026 !

Happy travels,
Candace x

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And just like that, we’re 28 🎂🙋🏽‍♀️ in yearly (and very Capricorn) tradition, here’s 28 lessons I learned over the past 28 years:

1️⃣ Don’t ever be afraid to dream

2️⃣ Trust your intuition, it’s usually right (it’s what made me move to London!)

3️⃣ Value your work and time

4️⃣ & make time for people you feel good being around

5️⃣ Comparing yourself to others doesn’t serve you

6️⃣ Gratitude is v important

7️⃣ Eat organic where you can

8️⃣ Don’t stress about carbs

9️⃣ Have a treat!

🔟 Find fitness you love

1️⃣1️⃣ And friends you love

1️⃣2️⃣ Standout online by being yourself over trends

1️⃣3️⃣ Everyone has the ability to teach you something

1️⃣4️⃣ Don’t take champagne problems seriously

1️⃣5️⃣ FaceTime your family more

1️⃣6️⃣ Invest and save and pay off your student loans (a real one ahah)

1️⃣7️⃣ Don’t gather your joy and happiness from external things

1️⃣8️⃣ You don’t need to achieve to deserve love

1️⃣9️⃣ Singing and dancing (even if you feel silly) is v important

2️⃣0️⃣ And books

2️⃣1️⃣ And art, tv shows, and movies that make you think

2️⃣2️⃣ Wake up telling yourself it’s going to be a good day, and end it asking yourself what’s something nice that happened today (it’s mood boost magic)

2️⃣3️⃣ Not all friendships are meant to last, and that’s OK!

2️⃣4️⃣ Follow your own timeline and goals

2️⃣5️⃣ Always make time to explore where you live (and beyond if you can 🌍)

2️⃣6️⃣ Don’t change yourself to be more likeable to others

2️⃣7️⃣ If you don’t see yourself in something, be it instead!

2️⃣8️⃣ & life is short, so squeeze everything you can from it 🍋

And with that, I’m OOO for the holidays ✈️🇩🇪 (and my real birthday tomorrow 😉)

So excited to keep Londoning in 2026, and continue this crazy journey of being a creator — wishing you a lovely, safe and fun break with your family and friends, and I’ll see you next year!!

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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#happylondoning #londonblogger #travelblogger

Let’s go for a night at the ballet shall we? 🩰

There’s no place in the world like London at Christmas, especially when it comes to shows!

The English National Ballet is one of the most renowned ballet company’s in the world, and this year they’re showcasing their acclaimed production of The Nutcracker. I won’t give away spoilers but if glorious dancing, incredible music and jaw-dropping set design is a bit of you, it’s not one to miss.

Practicals:

🎟️ Tickets from @englishnationalballet
📍 London Coliseum (St Martin’s Lane)
🗓️ Wed 17 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026

Thank you kindly to @englishnationalballet for having me ✨

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#ENBNutcracker #EnglishNationalBallet
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Is this London’s best local Christmas Market?🎄SAVE for later 📌

If you’re after an easy, festive day trip from Central London, Kingston Christmas Market is a great shout — think cosy wooden chalets, mulled wine, and a proper local & cosy Christmas feel right by the Thames ❄️

What to explore / do:

🎁 Wander the Christmas Market in the Ancient Market Place (great for gifts, christmas decor, festive food + drink)

🍷 Grab a mulled wine or hot chocolate

🌊 Take a riverside walk along the Thames

🛍️ Do some Christmas shopping at the Bentall Centre

🍽️ Finish with food or drinks at a riverside pub or restaurant (like Al Forno or The Boater’s Inn)

Practicals ⬇️

📍 Where: Kingston Christmas Market, Ancient Market Place, Kingston upon Thames

🚆 How to get there: Take a quick direct train from London Waterloo to Kingston (around 25 mins), then it’s an easy 5–10 min walk

🗓️ When: Mid-November to late December (closed Christmas Day)

💷 Price: Free to visit

⏰ Time to spend: 2–3 hours to explore the neighbourhood + market I’d say — on until December 28th

If you’re looking for a low-key Christmas market in London that’s local, be sure to add it to your list🎄✨

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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#KingstonChristmas #LondonDayTrips #ChristmasInLondon #UKChristmas #FestiveLondon

Looking for chic Christmas menus worth booking in

Looking for chic Christmas menus worth booking in London this season? Here’s 3 to add to your list this season 🎄🍽️

📍 Hotel Café Royal // 10 Air St, London W1B 5AB (right off Regent Street) @hotelcaferoyal

For an elegant Nutcracker-inspired festive menu & seasonal Christmas dining with truffle, lobster and classic turkeys alongside decadent desserts and afternoon tea with live piano. 🍾✨

📍 Shanghai Me // 22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE @shanghaimelondon

For elevated Pan-Asian festive dishes all through Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day — from dim sum to sushi and signature wok mains with spectacular views of Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland. 🍣🎆

📍 The Pot Luck Club (Pop-Up) at The Waldorf Hilton // Aldwych, London WC2B 4DD @thepotluckclubldn

For Cape Town fine dining vibes in London with globally inspired small plates and festive twists like duck samosas, fallow deer with mole jus and cranberry-accented poultry. Perfect for a Christmas dinner with friends. 🍷🍽️

Let me know which one’s made your Christmas list ✨

Happy Londoning,
Candace x
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#LondonRestaurants #LondonFood #ChristmasInLondon #FestiveDining #londonfoodie

Is it worth it to have an improbable dream? 🙋

Is it worth it to have an improbable dream?

🙋🏽‍♀️ 7 years old: Started writing poems and kept journals, would act & sing with my sisters and family.

🙋🏽‍♀️ 15 years old: Started a blog and got my first DSLR camera, would sneak out from my NJ suburb to NYC (sorry mom!) and take photos, fell in love with the thought of living a creative life.

🙋🏽‍♀️ 18 years old: Told myself pursuing a creative career or degree was unrealistic, but still took a chance in a different way with a move to London — studied Public Health.

🙋🏽‍♀️ 21 years old: Graduated with 0 desire to continue what I studied, worked in social media/marketing part-time as a student and loved it. Decided to switch careers. Moved to Shanghai for a year. Started my blog, again.

🙋🏽‍♀️ 22 years old: Moved back to London, started working for startups and got my MBA. Realised other women like me had turned their passion into a career. Decided to take a chance on myself to too… Made ‘I will be a full-time London travel blogger’ my permanent screensaver and treated blogging and content creation like my life’s work.

🙋🏽‍♀️ (almost) 28 years old: & remembering the day I quit my job at 24 to take a chance on myself as a full-time creative. Since then I’ve written 8 travel guides, been on the BBC, featured on USA Today, did a travel episode on Recipe TV, worked with the Mayor of London, dozens of UK and European tourism boards, collaborated with hundreds of local London businesses, including women-owned independents and local charities I care about, wrote 500+ articles, made 1,000+ videos and worked with 200+ brands.

A caveat to note that of course luck, timing and privilege (for example, passport privilege) play a part. But so does believing I could do it in the first place.

We all have a dream that others or even worse, ourselves, label as improbable. But a reminder that sometimes improbable dreams do come true 💛

Happy Londoning and Happy travels!

Candace x

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London Travel Blogger, UK Content Creator, Travel Content Creator

#londontravelblogger #ukcontentcreator #travelcontentcreator

#ad @wentworth_woodhouse A Christmas Day Out at We

#ad @wentworth_woodhouse A Christmas Day Out at Wentworth Woodhouse 🎄 SAVE for later 📌

If you’re after a calm, festive day trip in Yorkshire, Wentworth Woodhouse is a lovely shout — it’s one of Europe’s largest stately homes and such a UK hidden gem ❄️ Here’s how to visit for yourself:

What to Explore/Do:

❄️ The Snow Queen experience through selected rooms — all styled for the season with frost, magic, and some fun mysteries too!

🍽️ A festive lunch at the Camellia House, a bright glasshouse home to some of the rarest and oldest camellias in Britain, serving incredible and fresh local British cuisine

🌿 Wander the gardens — the perfect tranquil escape and fabulous for photos

☕📚 And have a read and a warm drink in the stunning Library Hall before you go — it feels like you’re on a movie set!

Practicals ⬇️

📍 Where: @wentworth_woodhouse, near Rotherham

🚆 How to get there: Around 20 minutes by train from Sheffield to Elsecar, followed by a short bus journey to the house

💷 Price: Tickets vary depending on the experience (e.g., Snow Queen trail + house entry) — from £20pp

⏰ Time needed: Around 4 hours or more for the trail, lunch, and a garden stroll — makes for a lovely day trip

🍽️ Food: Festive lunch served at the Camellia House (go for the British Feather Blade of Beef or the Cod Loin, and the Christmas Pudding or Bailey’s Cheesecake for dessert — all incredible)

If you’re looking for a festive day out in Yorkshire with history, architecture, and all things Christmas, definitely add Wentworth Woodhouse to your list 🎄

Let me know if you have any questions about your visit!

Happy travels,
Candace x
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ad @visitsheffield How to Spend a Festive Weekend

ad @visitsheffield How to Spend a Festive Weekend in Sheffield 🎄 (save for later 📌)

If you’re planning a Christmas city break, Sheffield is such a lovely shout — walkable, full of great food and markets, and festive fun all over the city ✨

Partnered with the amazing @visitsheffield team to show you how to spend a winter weekend here. Here’s what to get up to:

✨ Check in: @radissonblusheffield — right by the Peace Gardens and Christmas Market, with a fab breakfast, festive drinks, and a Christmas dinner menu

🍽️ Kick off your trip at @peddlermkt — with street food, indie makers, mulled drinks and DJs

🛍️ Wander the indie shops at @leahsyard — for ceramics, local makers and great gift shopping in a beautifully restored cutlery works (and Division Street for more vintage, records & Sheffield independents!) some shops include: @clothes_the_loop @rootsandbloomsheffield @the.yardgallery

🎄 Explore the Sheffield Christmas Market @sheffxmasmarket with everything from Yorkshire pudding wraps, to loaded roast potatoes, churros, crumble, and plenty of Henderson’s Relish (plus the Peace Gardens, alpine lodges, The Big Wheel to see the city from above 🎡)

🍺 Head to @kapitalsheffield for fresh Czech tank beer and European comfort food

✨ Follow the Light Up Sheffield trail — from the Pound’s Park mural by @_peachzz_ ,to the Sheffield Cathedral projections and the @petemckee display on the side of Sheffield Library

🎭 End the night at @sheffieldtheatres for their Sheffield-inspired production of A Christmas Carol at the Crucible

Let me know if Sheffield’s made your festive list this year🎄

Happy travels,
Candace x
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Sheffield Christmas, UK Christmas Cities, Yorkshire Winter Breaks #sheffield #sheffieldchristmas #visitsheffield #uktravel #sheffielditinerary

Ad Afternoon Teas are splendid every time of year,

Ad Afternoon Teas are splendid every time of year, but especially during Christmas! 🎄🫖

Tucked into a fabulous one at Lanes of London, and here’s exactly how to do it for yourself:

Practicals ⬇️

📍 Where: @lanesoflondon 140 Park Lane (inside the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane)
🚇 Closest station: Marble Arch — just a minute walk away
💷 Price: £50 per person including a glass of Champagne (you can add free-flowing bubbles, too)
🍰 What you get: Festive savouries, warm scones with jam + clotted cream, and Christmas pastries like a macaron Santa belt and chestnut log
🕒 When: Daily for the season ✨
🔗 Book: lanesoflondon.co.uk

Have you been to a Christmas afternoon tea this season? Let me know in the comments!

Happy Londoning,
Candace x
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#christmasafternoontea #afternoontealondon #londonafternoontea

Things to Do in Brixton 📍 if you’re looking

Things to Do in Brixton 📍 if you’re looking for a London neighbourhood with great food, music, and local history, it’s time to head to Brixton! Here are some bits to get up to.

SAVE 📌

🚇 Get here on the Victoria line to Brixton, or by train from London Victoria (there’s loads of buses into the area too)

🥘 Start in Brixton Village & Market Row for independent restaurants, cafés, and shops (I love Fish, Wings & Tings and the empanadas from Sante Fe)

🎨 Spot Brixton’s street art & murals — including the David Bowie Memorial on Tunstall Road

🍿 Catch a film at Ritzy Cinema on Brixton Oval — one of South London’s best-loved independent cinemas

🌳 Walk up to Brockwell Park for views over London and big open green space (and in summer, a dip at Brockwell Lido is always a good time)

🎙️Head to Pop Brixton for street food, small businesses and events inside converted shipping containers

🎶 Check what’s on at Electric Brixton or the O2 Academy Brixton if you’re planning a night out

🍺 If you’re into beer, stop by Brixton Brewery Taproom for local and craft brews

📚 Make time for the Black Cultural Archives on Windrush Square to learn more about African and Caribbean history in the UK

📖 And if you love bookshops, visit Round Table Books and BookMongers for inclusive titles, second-hand shelves and a very cosy browse (plus a resident cat…)

📌 SAVE for your next South London day out!

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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ad If you’re after a boutique-luxe winter stay i

ad If you’re after a boutique-luxe winter stay in Bath, No.15 is one to add straight to your list 🎄 @guesthousehotels

P.S. — Thinking of booking? Comment HOTEL, and I’ll send the page straight to your inbox 💌

📍 Set on the iconic Great Pulteney Street, No.15 is a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse — minutes from Pulteney Bridge, the Roman Baths, and Bath’s Christmas Market, all an easy stroll away.

Here’s what to expect:

🛏️ Individually designed rooms with lots of playful, whimsical touches

🍬 In-room treats & thoughtful touches everywhere (GuestHouse Hotels are known for this) — including the help-yourself pantry, sweet jars and lovely bath products.

🫖 Breakfast in their cosy lounge or downstairs in the Pantry — cooked plates, pastries and locally sourced produce to enjoy before you head out exploring.

🛁 A gorgeous subterranean spa with treatments like Lessen Your Stress for the perfect winter reset.

🌿 Quiet, elegant surroundings on one of Bath’s most beautiful streets, just still a short walk from the Abbey, shops, restaurants and festive spots (check out my last video for a full Bath at Christmas itinerary with @visitbathuk🎄)

Perfect for a Christmas weekend, a romantic Bath escape, or anyone after a stylish stay in one of the UK’s most charming cities.

Would you stay here?

Happy travels,
Candace x

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BATH CHRISTMAS ITINERARY 🎄✨ P.S - A big and

BATH CHRISTMAS ITINERARY 🎄✨ P.S - A big and special thanks to @visitbath for helping me with media access to create this guide for you!

If you’re after a cosy Christmas city break, Bath is such a lovely shout — think Georgian streets, festive afternoon teas, charming Christmas markets, and so much you can do on foot ✨

Here’s how to spend a fabulous winter getaway in the city:

🚂 Getting to Bath: If you’re coming from London it’s just 1 hour 20 minutes from London Paddington with @gwruk — quick, easy and super comfortable 🚆✨

✨ Check in: To the boutique @guesthousehotels No.15 by GuestHouse, Bath in the heart of the city — a whimsical townhouse hotel on Great Pulteney Street with beautiful decor, in-room treats, yummy breakfast and a fabulous spa (I suggest the Lessen Your Stress treatment!)

🫖 Festive Afternoon Tea at: @thepumproomrestaurant — the iconic Georgian Pump Room overlooking the Roman Baths and a hub of Bath’s social scene since the 1800s. Expect lovely tiered sandwiches, warm scones, and live classical music.

🎄 Wander the: @bathchristmasmarket — one of the UK’s most-loved Christmas markets. With 150 local artisans lined through the streets of Bath Abbey with handmade gifts, foodie bits and, of course, mulled wine. I got a great gift from @bathsoftcheese 🎁

🍽️ Then Dinner at: @pigandfiddle — a beloved local Bath pub with local ales, delicious pub classics and proper cosy winter vibes. You can’t go wrong with a fish and chips here!

Be sure to steal this itinerary before the season ends 📌

Let me know if Bath’s made your festive bucket list 🎄

Happy travels,
Candace x

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#visitbath #bathchristmasmarket #bathuk #christmasinbath #uktravel

ad @dalyswinebeer Looking for a festive night out

ad @dalyswinebeer Looking for a festive night out in the city? It’s time to head to 📍Daly’s Wine Bar & Beer Hall 🍻🎄

It’s a fabulous @youngspubs that’s teamed up with @peroniuk this season for their Christmas activation — complete with a lifesize Peroni Advent Calendar and the chance to win amazing prizes!

Just tap your key card on the prize box, and you might win that day’s Peroni treat (someone even won a Christmas party with a live band last night 🎁).

We also worked our way through a few of Daly’s small plates like their Ox Cheek Croquettes and Short Rib Nachos, with a cold Peroni to wash it all down ✨

The Peroni Christmas calendar will be giving away prizes until 15th December, so be sure to add this Young’s Pub to your list if you’re after something festive in the city!

Happy Londoning,
Candace x
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ad @thethirstyfarrier If you’re after a festive

ad @thethirstyfarrier If you’re after a festive stop while wandering Covent Garden this month, The Thirsty Farrier has popped up with a Christmas cocktail garden right on the Piazza 🍸✨

Run by two brothers, their mint-green horsebox bar serves freshly made winter warmers — from their signature mulled wine cocktails (including a Mulled Mai Tai ✨) to gingerbread espresso martinis and proper hot chocolates. Such a cosy little corner to warm up in between the Christmas lights and shopping.

They’re only here until 23 December, so pop by if you’re in the area and want something a bit different from the usual Christmas market drinks!

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

📍 The Thirsty Farrier, Covent Garden Piazza
📅 Open daily, 12pm–8pm
🥂 Follow @thethirstyfarrier to see where they’ll be popping up next

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Living in London comes with a lot of assumptions — especially if you’re moving here from abroad. But after nearly 10 years in this city, I’ve realised so many of the stereotypes people repeat about Londoners just…aren’t true.

Some are outdated, some come from films, and some just miss what daily life here actually feels like. So here are a few I don’t agree with — from someone who’s lived, worked, commuted, queued, and properly settled into London life (for the most part 🚇)

Let me know what London stereotypes you agree or disagree with in the comments 🤔

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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#londonlife #londondiaries #londonstereotypes #londonliving #londonblogger

Looking for a unique afternoon tea this Christmas?

Looking for a unique afternoon tea this Christmas? I’ve got you 🤶🏽🫖

Brigit’s Bakery Christmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tour is one of my absolute favourite holiday must-dos — I go every year and it never fails to put me in a ridiculously good Christmas mood.

Think a 90-minute ride across London’s top sights…all while eating mini pastries, Christmas sandwiches and unlimited tea. A dream!

P.S. - Find this tour & more on my blog at:

candaceabroad.com/afternoon-tea-bus-tours-london

Practicals ⬇️

📍 Where: Brigit’s Bakery Christmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tour (Pick-up point: Victoria Coach Station)

💷 Price: From £45–£75 per adult depending on day/time (kids tickets also available)

🫖 What’s included: A 90-minute Christmas-themed afternoon tea on board a vintage Routemaster bus — think savouries, sweets, scones, hot drinks, plus festive décor and Christmas tunes

📅 Dates: Running throughout the Christmas season (check available days)

🎄 Extra bits: Vegan, halal & gluten-free menus available; window-seat upgrades; iconic London landmarks along the route including Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Harrods. Recommend for families, dates or a London-at-Christmas first-timers

🔗 Book: @brigitbakery

SAVE this for December and tell me if you try it 📌

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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