
There are moments in archaeology when the past does not sit behind glass but rises about you, bright, living, and (especially when it speaks of disaster) troubling. The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition at Immerse LDN (until 15th March, 2026) understands this. It’s an informative, engulfingly advanced, multisensory spectacle that is as ambitious…

A Ghost In Your Ear (6th December 2025 to 14th February 2026) is a classic ghost story, and it wears this ancestry with pride. M. R. James is evident in the tale’s fascination with haunted spaces, unwise inquisitiveness, and the slow encroachment of the eerie. Yet this is not some sort of retro pastiche. Writer-director…

Plonk Crazy Golf at Borough Market is exactly the kind of place you hope to find hiding under London Bridge. Tucked away beneath the arches of Borough High Street, it feels a bit clandestine, a bit chaotic, and full of energy. This is one of two Plonk locations across the city, with its sibling over…

Away from the research archives of the British Library, a new exhibition invites you into a world shaped as much by omission as by exposé. Secret Maps (24th October, 2025 – 18th January 2026) is a study of human inquisitiveness and caution. It shows how our species has long charted the Earth while guarding the…

On the final Monday of August, the streets of West London transformed into a kaleidoscope of Caribbean culture as Notting Hill Carnival 2025 unfolded in its full, dazzling glory. Now in its sixth decade, Europe’s largest street festival is a living, breathing celebration of migration, resilience, and joy. The air pulsed with energy as throngs…

Step into the hushed galleries of the British Museum and you are immediately enveloped in veils of silk, soft light, and the murmuring soundscapes of ritual. Ancient India: Living Traditions is more than an exhibition of stone and bronze; it is an attempt to conjure the enduring vitality of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, from their…

Malta Themed Tours offers unique and immersive guided experiences in Valletta, focusing on dark tourism. Their tours, led by passionate local guides like Giacomo, blend history with roleplaying to engage participants deeply. This approach allows travelers to explore Malta’s vibrant past in a cheeky, insightful way, providing a memorable experience.

WHAT: The Pilot GreenwichWHERE: 68 River Way, London, SE10 0BE OUR RATING: Do It! Steeped in history, The Pilot Greenwich stands as a living testament to London’s storied by-gone eras. Housed in a building dating back to the early 1800s—with a stone tablet proclaiming “CEYLON PLACE New East Greenwich 1801”—this establishment is one of the…

Butlers Chocolate Cafe in Dublin’s Wicklow Street offers a luxurious chocolate experience. Dating back to 1932, Butlers Chocolates serves a variety of handmade sweets, hot chocolate, and coffee beverages. The flagship cafe is known for its elegant ambiance, though some baked goods fell short of expectations. Recommended for chocolate enthusiasts.