What I’ve been up to in London

I haven't been up to much. After returning from Vietnam, I faced the tough reality that my and my colleagues' jobs might be at risk. I work for a big tech company, and if you have seen the news, big tech is facing a huge wave of layoffs. Capitalism is brutal. And so was this …

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The Month of the Dead – learning about the Paris Morgue in Brompton Cemetery

We fear death almost as much as we are attracted to it. The gruesome, the morbid. As long as it's not with us, or our loved ones. There is a reason why the true crime genre has had such a resurrection in the past few years. Understanding what happened, the why, and how. The twistier …

The month of the Dead – West Norwood Cemetery

We're halfway through the month of October already. This is one of my favourite, if not my favourite, time of the year. I love fall and well... the countdown to Halloween. I'm definitely a fan of ghost stories, of lost souls, always curious about the rituals different countries have used and currently still undertake when …

Goodbye, Summer. Hello September

Yes, goodbye. Goodbye to the hellish hot days we've had this year, to the draught. Let the rain fall and the crispiness of the air caress my skin. I welcome the goosebumps this year, the wetness of a rainy day and the sounds of rain are the perfect symphonies to fall asleep and wake up …

World-leading museums for Free? Yes & thank you, London

When people ask me what is one of my favourite things about London I will always mention the accessibility to culture. The reason is that I have yet to see somewhere else in the world that doesn't charge you to visit and explore many of their museums. Many people may shy away from visiting London, …