SATURDAY IN BRICK LANE + A CAT CAFÉ*

SATURDAY IN BRICK LANE + A CAT CAFÉ

*Technically, they specify that they are not a cat café, but it’s hard to describe the place without calling it that… This past weekend, Richard and I decided that we just had to get out and do something. Too often when we have a day together, we waste it by relaxing around the flat all … Read more

VISITING CAMDEN MARKET, LONDON

VISITING CAMDEN MARKET, LONDON

The other day, I happened to be near Camden Market for work and thought I would wander the shops for a while. If you live in London, then you’ll already be quite familiar with Camden Market, but for those who haven’t been, let me explain. Camden Market used to be this hub of alternative fashion, music, etc. The … Read more

CONVENT GARDEN ANTIQUES MARKET

CONVENT GARDEN ANTIQUES MARKET

Covent Garden is known for being a part of London full of designer shops, and fancy restaurants. Wander around this area and it’s all Chanel, Burberry, and Louis Vuitton as far as the eye can see. But, if you visit on a Monday, you’ll find something quite different from the usual finery. Every Monday the … Read more

SHOPPING THE SUNBURY ANTIQUES MARKET

Shopping the Sunbury Antiques Market | Hello Victoria One of the things that Richard and I looked forward to doing after coming back from Greece (while we still were on holiday), was to visit the Sunbury Antiques Market. It’s a twice-weekly market located at the Kempton Park Racecourse and features over 700 vendors both inside and outside. We’re … Read more

SO NOW I LIVE IN LONDON…

Living in London | Hello Victoria … well technically, Sidcup, Kent – but hey! – given that it only takes about 30 minutes to get to London Bridge, it’s basically London. I moved from Victoria, BC about 7 months ago, as my boyfriend Richard lives and works here. Most days I still feel a bit like … Read more