Desserts in London are in a league of their own. Every Summer, lists pop up of the best/newest/ most interesting desserts in London to try. I don’t have a list but I do have a recommendation….
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Summer in Sintra - Town Centre & Monserrate Palace
I had tackled the 2 of the top sites of Sintra in one afternoon (straight from the airport mind), which you can read about here. I was looking for a more chilled exploration of Sintra and decided to explore the historic town centre.
Summer in Sintra – Castle of the Moors & Pena Palace
The days are short and cold; the nights are long and cold…… and I’m reminiscing about the few days I spent in Sintra, Portugal over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.
Sintra is part of the region known as the Portuguese Riviera, about 35 minutes away from Lisbon City. Sintra is known for its historical romantic palaces and its picturesque town centre.
That Time I Went to Lisbon, Portugal
I have been trawling the many, many photos of my recent visit to Sintra and Lisbon and I’ve realised that I’ve not even sorted out my photos from when I first visited Lisbon in 2016! Better to show a few of those off first…..
Nike Run Club - London's Fastest
13 August 2017 was all about London’s Fastest, hosted by Nike at the Tate Modern.
Nike Run Club invited runners to form their own crews and take on a 5K in Central London which started and finished in the Tate Modern.
Igbo Festival of Arts & Culture, London
The Summer weather has been kind to London, though at times brutally humid (I have been working in an office with NO air con and the window is dodgy). There are so many events and festivals going on…. Most of my weekends have had me out and about celebrating weddings and christenings and births.
Last weekend I went to the Igbo Festival of Arts & Culture (“the Igbo Festival”) in Charlton Park, South London. While born, raised and living in the UK, my ethnic background is Nigerian, specifically Igbo, which is one of many tribes in Nigeria. Igboland is based in Southeastern Nigeria.
Dublin Dash: Food, Food, Food
While I spent a lot of time on my feet during my few days in Dublin, when I did settle down it was to sleep or eat. One of the beauties of travelling for me is eating (in fact it’s one of the beauties of life for me). Between where I stayed in Rathmines and the City Centre there were loads of restaurants that I wanted to explore, but alas there wasn’t enough time. Or money……
But here are 3 places where I indulged my stomach:
BoBo’s Gourmet Irish Burgers
BoBo’s was the first place my friends and I ate after spending about 35 minutes walking up and down Rathmines trying to meet up with another friend!
We wanted something simple to eat and I suppose it doesn’t get much simpler than burgers.
Rock’n’Roll Dublin Half Marathon 2015
When I wrote about running my first half marathon, I ended the post stating that I was considering running another one…… and I did. I took part in the Rock’n’Roll Dublin Half Marathon at the beginning of August.
Dublin Dash
Last weekend I visited Dublin. I went to take part in the Rock n Roll Dublin Half Marathon (more on that later) and to for birthday celebrations of a friend, but also to have a bit of a break – affordable mind. I was with great company; friends and fellow runners from Nike+ Run Club Stratford (aka #e20Tigers).
#WeRunLDN - Nike Women’s 10k
The longest day of the year (21 June 2015), 10,000 girls (a few guys too!), a 10k distance run.
Street Feast - Dalston Yard, London
My sister and I spent last Friday evening at Street Feast, which is night food market, showcasing the best of street food. Dining in London is not just about sitting in restaurants under artificial or dimmed lights....sometimes it's about congregating in random places (like disused car parks, warehouse and open spaces) and eating under the stars with great (or tolerable lol!) people. Provided the weather is good of course; and luckily for London we have had a late injection of Summer!
Loving Right Now: Skinny Burgers
As
you can tell from my previous posts, I’m a bit of a foodie…. I especially love
my burgers. Whoever invented the concept of the burger was a genius!
Whenever
I casually meet with friends, simple & affordable food is usually on the
agenda. Burgers often fits that criteria. Even with the rise of the ‘gourmet
burger’ there are many places to eat a burger that won’t burn a hole in your
purse.
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| Skinny Burger at Byron Burger |
Summer Skin
London
has been experiencing a proper summer as of late, which means legs and arms
out, sunnies and sandals!
It
also means that a lot of us step up on our skincare regime; not just for our
face, but for our body too. I share some of the products I’m using to ensure my
skin is ready for summer:
Exfoliation
is an essential for smooth skin; I exfoliate all year round, but I pay extra
attention in the Summer. Avon body scrubs are my go to when I want my skin at
its best. Their scrubs are abrasive enough to do the job without damaging my
skin. I tend to use my body scrub twice a week.
I
also use gel oil by Vaseline on my skin. I typically use Hollywood Cocoa
Butter, but in the Summer this tends to be too heavy for my skin. Vaseline’s
gel oil keeps my skin supple and gives it a nice sheen, while being light – you
only need a little for it to go far.
When
it comes to my face, I have to say that I can be quite lazy! My face care
regime is typically very simple; I might switch it up if I get a free sample
with one of my monthly magazines!
However
for the last few months, I have paid more attention to what I put on my face. I’ve
been using The Body Shop’s Vitamin E range, in particular the face mist and
moisture lotion with SPF15. The face mist is really light and refreshing; apparently it's also ideal for setting make-up. I chose this moisture as it had SPF protection
which is crucial for summer. Sunscreen regardless of skin complexion or age or
location should be used by everyone. I’m not an OAP yet but I’m aware that as I get
older my skin will too….it’s good to protect it now!
Got
any essential products to achieve your optimum Summer Skin? Let me know!
