UNESCO World Heritage Site – Lake District

Lake District, England’s largest and most phenomenal national park is now listed as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, and rightly so! It is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places I have ever visited and urge every one to visit.

Located within the county of Cumbria, it is home to England’s largest and deepest natural lake – Windermere – and the highest mountain, Scafell Pike, which makes it a must see area for nature enthusiasts. I recently visited Bowness-on-Windermere, a famous town near the banks of Windermere, and it made me fall in love with the place all over again.

 

You can take a cruise ride from Bowness-on-Windermere to enjoy the great views around the lake. We always book with Windermere-Lake Cruises, as they have plenty of cruise options available, so do have a look at their website.

 

 

 

View from the cruise

 

Walking around the area and especially the Promenade, you just might get to see some gorgeous vintage cars being driven around.

 

And if the rain gods decide to send some rain your way, then you might get to witness the most breathtaking views, like the one below 💖

Lake district for me is the perfect get-away from the busy city life, which helps me rejuvenate. So, if you too want to experience the calmness and serenity UK has to offer then do visit the Lake District!

Happy Travelling

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The Notting Hill Way

Notting Hill, is an area in London you don’t want to miss out on! Its home to the very famous portobello road market, a variety of vintage shops, cafés and restaurants. You may also come across an array of vibrant and colourful houses around this area, which make a great backdrop for that Instagram post 😉

 

Walking down portobello road, my friend & I came across a really beautiful café called the The Farm Girl Café. It was our first time there and surely not the last! From its food to its staff, everything was amazing. The food is healthy, tasty and scrumptious, and I especially loved their ‘Rose Latte’, its just too pretty to drink. So, if you happen to be around that area then do visit this lovely place.

Oh so tasty brunch! 

Rose Latte 

Blueberry & Cocoa Cake 

The rest of the time we spent walking around Ladbroke Grove, which has an array of pretty houses, with beautiful porches.

 

 

So, if you plan to visit London don’t forget to visit noting hill! Its a must see 😄

 

Get Your Freak On!

The monstrous diabetes inviting milkshakes aka FREAKSHAKES have long been doing the rounds in London after someone somewhere down under in Australia curated them.

So, after giving a lot of thought about how many calories I would be in-taking  & how many hours I would have to spend in the gym burning them, I still decided to give them a try!

 

Maxwell’S Bar & Grill in Covent Garden, due to its central location suited me the best. Its easy to get to & easy to find. They do a variety of freakshake specials, ranging from – Mars chocolate bar mixed with Caramel to the best Oreo shake EVER!

Being an Oreo fan, I tried the Oreo freakshake but my friends went for the Mars one.

 Mars Freakshakes & an Oreo Freakshake

 

Needless to say, they were absolutely delicious and divine. But, it can take you a few hours to finish that huge jar or even half. (P.s. Be ready for a super sugar rush!)

 

Have a go, indulge yourself in a FREAKSHAKE & forget all your worries.

Picture Credits: Maxwell’s 

How to have an EGGtastic Easter in London!

Easter break is fast approaching and there are plenty of activities & events which you can enjoy, rather than sitting at home and simply gorging on those chocolates. 🍫 🍫

 

• Take the Kids Out for an Egg Hunt:
  Cadbury has partnered with National Trust & National Trust Scotland to create an EGGtastic & adventure filled family day out. Find your ideal  location and start planing your hunt!

For more information click here: Cadbury Easter Hunt 

 

• Enjoy Afternoon Tea at the The Langham:
  One of  London’s Top London Afternoon Tea awardee, The Langham, is offering some EGGcellent and scrumptious choices of treats. With a variety of Easter inspired cake & patisseries to go with your choice of tea, this lavish treat would cost you £49.00 pp.

For more information click here: Afternoon Tea at The Langham

 

• Travel to the world of Willy Wonka
  The Coca-Cola London Eye is giving you the opportunity to EGGxperience the world of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, with escorted boarding with Professor Pop, an actor led performance, goody bag including a souvenir Golden Ticket and much much more.

Fore more information click here: Easter at Coca-Cola London Eye

 

• Selfridges – Fashion Easter:For all the fashion bunnies out there Selfridges is hosting an EGGthralling event over the Easter weekend. From getting to design your own bespoke bunny ears to complimentary manicures at the Style Me Up station, there is something for everyone.

For more information click here: Selfridges Fashion Easter

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

Its that time of the year again!! Streets are all lit up & London’s biggest christmas destination, Winter Wonderland at Hyde park is open 🎉

This is the place to let your inner child free. Go on rides, Meet father Christmas & take a stroll down the beautifully decorated Bavarian styled chalets selling unique gifts.

 

You don’t need to buy any tickets to enter winter wonderland but, to play any of the games or take rides you need to buy tokens from the various booths located around the area.

Other various attractions include an ice rink, a circus show, magical ice kingdom and a giant wheel. I personally love going on the giant wheel every time I visit because it gives a great view of hyde park and everything around it. (P.s – The ticket prices differ during the peak or off peak times) You can check all the prices here – Attraction Prices

View from the Giant Wheel

You may spot the Shard & the London Eye from the Giant Wheel

Feels like Christmas everywhere you look

The food & drinks are another highlight of hyde park winter wonderland. From mulled wine to hot chocolate topped with marshmallows, the place is truly a wonderland.

Nutella Crepe

It does get very cold in the evening so make sure you are covered up in warm clothes & do check the weather before leaving, just in case it decides to rain!

My dear friend & I, enjoying the lovely atmosphere

This was my 4th time at hyde park winter wonderland and I can assure you it only gets better each time I visit.

So, what are you waiting for? Hyde Park winter wonderland is waiting to welcome you 🎅 …HO HO HO

Plan your visit here

Vacay Nails

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Even if you are not going on a vacation you can still enjoy the feeling of being on one through nail art. That’s what I tried lately!

Palm Trees & The Beach

Nail Art Wood Sticks

These nail art sticks are easily available online, especially on ebay, and these are very useful in painting those fine lines.

The nail varnishes I used were – Revlon’s Wild Card, M&S Autograph’s Turmeric, No.7’s Dancing shoes, Lotus’ Deep Sea and Spring Green.

P.s – Lotus Nail Varnish is only available in India.

This was my very first try at nail art and I think I did a pretty decent job 😎

But, now its your turn to try this out & enjoy the feeling of being on vacation!

Enjoy

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Beach Please!

A rare sunny day in London calls for a beach day! But where do you go? Most of the beaches now days are either crammed with people or have poor water quality so, finding the right one can be a bit of a struggle.

Having been to various beaches around the world, I have finally found one, where you can actually just go and chill in peace. Shoebury East Beach, is perfect for a getaway from the busy city life and if you are keen on avoiding the usual crowds of the more popular beaches.

Scenic & Serene

Nature at its best

The beach has selected BBQ areas, which are clean and effective. So, the beach is perfect for family outings and parties. The Beach is also great for water sports enthusiasts, you might spot few people paddle boarding or wind surfing.

Paddle Boarders

With great facilities and tranquil environment this beach is great for a day out with the family and break from the maddening crowd.

This beach gets a big thumbs up from me! 👍

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When in Rome (and around rome)..

Italy, a country with a rich heritage and culture, is bound to leave anyone wanting to travel there again and again. Every street has its own charm and history

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So, the first place I decided to visit was The Vatican City. No, I didn’t get to see the Pope, though I would have loved too!

View from the top of St Peter’s Basilica.

The next stop was to see the very infamous Colosseum. The monument looks spectacular at night.

The Colosseum at night

And then don’t forget to make a wish at the Trevi Fountain

Trevi Fountain

And then how can you forget about the great Italian food. As every restaurant offers the same variety, it can be hard to find the traditional, authentic tasting food. But, luckily I found a little shop in the suburbs offering the most delicious gelato I had ever tasted. With a huge variety of flavours ❤

Gelato Family :p

The next day of the trip was to explore Tivoli, a not very heavily promoted city to visit when in Italy. But, that is the beauty of the place, there aren’t many tourists around, so you can explore the city in peace.
Things to see in Tivoli: Villa d’este – A UNESCO world heritage site & Villa Gregoriana – encompasses the the city’s ancient arcopolis.

One of many Villa d’este’s beautiful fountains

Falls of the Aniene – Villa Gregoriana

And then there is always time for some food & drinks

Even though I had a short trip, it was an exhilarating experience, especially because I couldn’t understand Italian & many locals I came across didn’t understand English. But, I survived & you shall too 🙂

(P.s – Beware of pickpocketers! )