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Shoreditch to Barbican Walk (Episode #14) 2026

ByCandace Salters June 10, 2024December 6, 2025

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Hey! If you’re here it means you’ve’ seen this London walk on my Instagram or Tik Tok. And if you haven’t…

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I’m always looking for genuinely useful London resources, and True Dating is absolutely one to check out. They run weekly (often sell out) speed dating events across the city that are super relaxed & well organised, grouped by age, and designed to make meeting people feel a little more straightforward.

Comment CITY, and I’ll send you my full guide to speed dating in London, what to expect, and whether it might actually be right for you (or head to candaceabroad.com/speed-dating-london).

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Happy Londoning x
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Whether you want to or not, we all end up at Oxfor

Whether you want to or not, we all end up at Oxford Street at one point or another (for last-minute Zara skirts mainly), but that doesn’t mean you need to eat at a tourist trap, here’s 3 lovely and local restaurants just off Oxford Street worth a post-shopping sit-down🍴

📍 Firebird // 29 Poland Street, W1F 8QR
🗺️ Around a 5 minute walk from Oxford Circus

A woman-owned, open-fire Mediterranean restaurant on Poland Street, perfect if you love small plates, wood-fired cooking and a really good wine list. Recommend their orange wine, Devon crab and pork chops with apple mustard.

📍Noreen // 28–32 St Christopher’s Place, W1U 1NJ
🗺️ Around 10 minutes from Oxford Circus / 2 minutes from Bond Street

Tucked away in St Christopher’s Place, serving Middle Eastern dishes inspired by the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant, with mezze, flatbreads, grilled dishes and cocktails. Recommend their Kabab Laham and their Cardamom bun with date butter (best I’ve ever had).

📍 Taverna Ermou // 38–40 James Street, W1U 1EU
🗺️ Around 10 minutes from Oxford Circus / 3 minutes from Bond Street

A rustic Greek taverna on James Street from the ERGON team, bringing the feel of an Athenian neighbourhood restaurant to Marylebone. You would never believe it’s this close to one of London’s most touristy streets. Recommend their pita bread, Spanakopita dip, their Prawn saganaki, Crab giouvetsi pasta and grilled Soutzoukakia. And perhaps their Galaktoboureko (Warm phyllo) for dessert…

SAVE for your next Oxford Street shopping day 🛍️

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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Be sure to book on Klook for your next Europe trip 🌍

Happy travels,
Candace x
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ad @experienceegypt Did you know that in just a 5-hour flight from London you can be in one of the most interesting destinations in the world? ✨

If you’re at all intrigued by history then Egypt has certainly been on your travel list, here’s some highlights for your trip 🇪🇬

🏺 Cairo & Giza Plateau - Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, see the divine mystery of the pyramids and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, have lunch with pyramid views at 9 Pyramids Lounge, dinner on the Nile aboard the Nile Maxim Cruise and a jaunt through Khan El-Khalili Market

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Is Egypt on your list?

Happy travels,
Candace x

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Glasgow is Scotland’s coolest city (in my opinio

Glasgow is Scotland’s coolest city (in my opinion), home to gorgeous architecture, live music, local markets and one of the best creative scenes in the UK. Here’s how to spend an incredible weekend here 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

P.S. Comment HAGGIS, and I’ll send you my 2-day Glasgow itinerary with where to stay, how to get around, a full morning to evening route, extra recommendations to add if you have more time, and day trip ideas from Glasgow too x

📍 Stay at The Address - for a super central base w/nice breakfast

⛪ Glasgow Cathedral - for one of the city’s most beautiful historic sights

🌿 Glasgow Necropolis - for eerie & fab views over the city

🎨 Merchant City Art Trail - for murals, galleries & Glasgow’s creative scene

☕ The Wilson Street Pantry - for a lovely local coffee/brunch stop

🛍️ Barras Market - for independent shopping & loved and local shops

🥃 The Piper Whisky Bar - for whisky, live music & your first bite of haggis…

🎸 King Tut’s - for an iconic Glasgow live music night (this is where Oasis was discovered!)

🏛️ University of Glasgow - for stunning architecture & Harry Potter vibes

🖼️ Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - for free galleries in the West End

🌺 Glasgow Botanic Gardens - for pretty glasshouses & a lovely cafés

🍻 Tennent’s Brewery / Drygate - for Glasgow’s local beer & brewery tours

🌿 Pollok Country Park - for green space, Highland cows & a slower side of the city

✨ Ashton Lane - for drinks, dinner & nightlife

🍽️ Dishoom Glasgow - for an easy (and reliably incredible) pre-train meal near the station

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Happy travels,
Candace x

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Comment GUIDE, and I’ll send you my full guide to taking a Belmond British Pullman train for yourself—including costs, all the journey types, what’s included, what to wear & whether it’s worth it…

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a luxury train journey from London, the Belmond British Pullman is one of the most iconic ways to do it 🚂

Departing from London Victoria, it’s a vintage train experience with beautifully restored carriages, fine dining, countryside views, and themes like The Golden Age of Travel (dress up encouraged…).

Would you ride the Belmond British Pullman? SAVE it for your list 📌

Happy travels,
Candace x

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London vlog 🇬🇧🫖✨

To be honest, I’m not much of a vlogger (Capricorn much?), but let me know if you like these less polished videos, and I’ll do more from time to time :)

📍Places & London recommendations in video:

🏛️ Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art - Exhibition at the @vamuseum (on until November 8th)

🫖 Themed Afternoon Tea @hotelkensington (’Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Tea’)

🍵 Matcha at @howmatchaofficial (also the matcha place wasn’t new, I’m just a millennial content creator 🤣)

🍹 Summer cocktails at @coppaclub.marylebone

🍕 Pizza from @alleycatspizzalondon

🌳 Regent’s Park in spring, nothing like it!

Happy Londoning!
Candace x

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ad @icelollyholiday Gran Canaria is one of those places that makes you question staying in the UK for winter…and it’s only four hours from London. ✈️

But before you book your lush island holiday, I suggest using Icelolly to compare prices for your trip. They make it deliriously easy to compare the same dates and destination side-by-side, then filter like-for-like (all-inclusive, baggage, deposits), so you’re getting the best value for your holiday every time.

📌SAVE and let me know if Gran Canaria’s made your list for 2026 🌞

Happy travels,
Candace x
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Gotta love Pret 😅✨

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One of my favourite things about London is how del

One of my favourite things about London is how deliriously easy it is to explore on foot, including its neighbourhoods 🏡 South Bank is just 15 minutes from Covent Garden and in 10 minutes you’ll be in Soho, all in one lovely afternoon, here’s a few bits to do in each:

🎡 SOUTH BANK

📸 Take lovely photos with Big Ben, London Eye and lots of London telephone boxes dotted around

🌞 Walk down The Queen’s Walk & grab a coffee at the National Theatre

📚 Visit the South Bank Book Market

✨ COVENT GARDEN

🎻 Watch the street performers in Covent Garden Market

🛍️ Browse independent shops in the piazza lanes

🎭 Peek inside Royal Opera House

🎨 Wander the colourful Neal’s Yard

🎭 SOHO

🍜 Explore Chinatown

📍 Walk through Carnaby Street & Kingly Court

🍸 Have evening drinks & dinner on Old Compton Street

🎷 Catch live music at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club

📌 SAVE for your next London day out! What’s your favourite London neighbourhood?

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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Happy travels,
Candace x

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Everyone talks about Morocco’s biggest cities—but what if you could experience a slower Morocco, with historic medinas, mountain towns, and coastal cities in one trip…

Partnered with the Moroccan National Tourist Office @visit_morocco_ and @royalairmaroc to explore what northern Morocco offers now that Tétouan is directly connected from London. Here’s a few things to do in each once you arrive ✈️

Tétouan

🏨 Stay by the coast at Sofitel Tamuda Bay Beach and Spa @sofiteltamudabay
🏛️ Walk through the historic medina
🛍️ Browse colourful local markets
🍽️ Settle into a long traditional Moroccan lunch

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💙 Explore the blue-washed buildings and winding alleyways
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🏛️ Explore the Kasbah Museum—Tangier’s historic fortress
🌍 See where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean
🪨 Explore Caves of Hercules

Is Northern Morocco on your bucket list?

Happy travels,
Candace x

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Comment BOOKS, and I’ll send you my full guide to visiting the Hay Festival this year for yourself—with how to get there, where to stay, things to do & more!

Every year, book lovers come together from around the globe for what is one of the world’s most iconic book festivals—the Hay Festival ✨ on this year from Thursday, 21 May to Sunday, 31 May 🗓️

Set in the charming book town of Hay-on-Wye, it’s 11 days of wonderful readings, talks, and the chance to explore a lovely side of Wales.

Have you heard of Hay Festival? SAVE it for your list 📌

Happy travels,
Candace x

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London Walk No. 26 ✨📍 This time, a long and l

London Walk No. 26 ✨📍 This time, a long and lovely journey through two of my favourite South West London neighbourhoods, the ancient market town of Kingston upon Thames and the charming Richmond—wandering through lovely shopping bits, London’s biggest park and most gorgeous garden, divine views and a town centre finish.

Use this video for the route, or comment MAP if you’d like to support my channel with my bonus custom walking tour map 🗺️ including live directions, more hidden gems on route and optional detours, café stops, restroom stops, and pub and restaurant recommendations for after the walk ✨

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

Would you take this walk in London?

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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#londonwalks #kingstonuponthames #richmond #locallondon #londonblogger

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The most gorgeous place to be in London from late

The most gorgeous place to be in London from late April to early May, and it’s right in South West London 🌷

Paid a visit to the iconic Isabella Plantation for the season, and per usual, it did not disappoint ✨ it’s truly such a gem in the city and a beautiful place to lose yourself for an hour or two in London, SAVE to visit for yourself 📌

P.S. - To get here take the 65 bus from Richmond Station, followed by a 30-minute walk through the park or the 85 bus from Kingston, followed by a 15-minute walk, there’s also a free hop-on/hop-off bus that’ll drop you off at the entrance. It runs between all the Richmond Park car parks and operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Is Isabella Plantation on your list?

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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Get in ladies, today we’re going for sky high af

Get in ladies, today we’re going for sky high afternoon tea ✨ Duck and Waffles included…

Practical Bits 🫖

📍 Duck and Waffle, 40th floor of 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY (definitely make a reservation before to avoid disappointment, and ask for a corner window!) @duckandwaffle

🥂 Great for: Special occasion tea or London trip

💷 Price: £55 per person

Would you do this afternoon tea?

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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Happy to be bored from a beautiful hotel room ✨

Happy to be bored from a beautiful hotel room ✨

On a serious note, my first solo trip to LA at 18 (before moving to London alone at 18 as well, a big year!) taught me just how incredibly freeing it is not to rely on anyone else to make your travel dreams come true.

Independence, especially as a woman, is a freedom and a superpower—use it 🌍 and remember that you don’t always need a plus one to see beautiful places (yes, even in a relationship).

When was your last solo trip? Let me know in the comments!

Happy travels,
Candace x

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Because the City of London isn’t just for financ

Because the City of London isn’t just for finance bros and weekday suits. This part of London is dripping in history, with Roman remains, hidden gardens, rooftop views, markets and centuries-old pubs all sit within a short walk of each other.

Here’s a few bits to do while you’re here:

🌿 Wander through St Dunstan-in-the-East

🏙️ Book a free slot at Sky Garden or The Garden at 120

🏛️ Step inside St Paul’s Cathedral

🏺 Explore the Guildhall museum and nearby Roman history

🏮 Have a bite and walk through Leadenhall Market

🍺 End in one of the area’s historic pubs like The Old Bank of England

Comment CITY and I’ll send you my full City of London neighbourhood guide—with more places to visit, where to eat, and hidden bits worth knowing.

Have you explored this bit of London before?

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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And we’re live 📺 Got the brilliant opportunit

And we’re live 📺 Got the brilliant opportunity to film a segment with @apnews, @skynews, Singapore’s @8worldnews and more on my favourite city in the world.

Speaking about the Londonmaxxing trend—alongside @mayorofldn Sadiq Khan—what it means to appreciate London to the fullest and lean into everything the city has to offer.

So grateful for my job, and for opportunities like this. The version of me who arrived here from the US at 18 would have found this very hard to believe. 💭 but here we are!

To my adopted home 🇬🇧

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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Keukenhof is one of the loveliest spring day trips

Keukenhof is one of the loveliest spring day trips to do from Amsterdam—filled with over seven (yes, seven) million tulips in bloom, acres of beautifully designed gardens, and one of Europe’s most iconic spring sights.

Comment TULIP and I’ll send you my full Keukenhof travel guide—with how to get there from Amsterdam, the best time to visit, what to see, bike hire tips, and practical things worth knowing before you go. 🌷🇳🇱

Is Keukenhof on your list? 📌

Happy travels,
Candace x

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