La Rochelle, France Travel Guide – What to Do and See
La Rochelle is a coastal city, rich in both architectural and maritime history, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. For visitors not far from the region, such as from the…
Oxford, England: All You Need To Know About Visiting The City
Oxford, England is a city dominated by its renowned university, the oldest in the world, which draws in thousands of people alone. But the city of dreaming spires has much…
A Guide to Exploring London’s Brick Lane
Just a few minutes walk from Shoreditch High Street and Liverpool Street (depending on where you're approaching it from) is London's iconic Brick Lane. Famous for its vibrant street art…
A Travel Guide to the French Riviera
Last spring we enjoyed several days on France's stunning Riviera. It was a truly lovely time; we hadn't been there for 24 years and couldn't think why we had left…
An Insider’s Guide to London at Christmas
With December upon us, the festive season is now well under way. If you're heading to London soon, or perhaps you're already a native to the streets of the capital,…
Afternoon Tea in London: The English Rose Café
When my friend (and occasional photographer and contributing writer to Whimsical Whatever, and who incidentally took most of the pictures featured in this post), Viv, invited me to join her…