And Traveling the World
When I moved to London, Shoreditch was the city’s capital of cool. All the edgiest bars and restaurants were there, and it was the place to go for a night out. But a decade on, other London neighborhoods have challenged the area for that title. Notably, Hackney. So today I bring you A Lady in London’s guide to the best things to do in Hackney.
Do you ever buy something and completely forget about it until right before it expires? I do. I was going through my wallet recently and realized I have an annual National Trust pass that’s about to go off. I picked it up in the Lake District on my road trip in England and Wales last year and it slipped my mind when I got back. But finding the pass motivated me to look for National Trust London properties I could visit before it was too late, and I discovered that there are a lot more than I thought.
It’s film time once again. I’ve gotten great feedback from you on my blog posts about British films set in London, Scotland, and Wales, so I want to add England to the mix today. I’ve written about 15 books set in England, and now I’m excited to share some of my favorite movies with you.
It’s market day in Tourrettes-sur-Loup. This hilltop village in Provence is buzzing with life and color, and the scent of fresh soap and sight of woven baskets fill the air. I take in the scene, which is lively with locals and visitors browsing the wares. It’s a great introduction to this secret corner of France.
