There are very few cities in the world that can rival York for its history and charm. York is as medieval as it gets. It is a city where Roman ruins and Viking legacy mingle with contemporary shops surrounded by ancient walls. Its pocket size makes it a […]
Georgian crescents, Roman baths, and Palladium styled houses, wrapped around by rolling countryside, make up the UNESCO listed heritage city of Bath Spa (Bath). Snuggled in the picturesque Cotswold, tales of the miracle healing powers of Bath’s thermal springs, which supposedly cured Prince Bladud’s leprosy, are sure to […]
It was a poet who wrote one of the first guidebooks on the Lake District. That itself speaks volumes about the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site located in England’s northwest county of Cumbria. Inspired by its breathtaking landscape, William Wordsworth, apart from penning some of his […]
Neon signs, graffiti on tin sheets, brick walls, metal cages, chains, and the Underground; there’s a definite American vibe to Holy Moly that is both inviting and a little out of the box. Situated inside Grand Central in Birmingham, UK, Holy Moly is comfort food central. The menu […]
A hip and trendy restaurant serving Vietnamese street food, Pho is quite a feast for both, the eyes and the taste buds. Situated on the first floor of Grand Central, Birmingham it impresses with friendly service and importance given to authentic flavours that stay true to Asia. As […]
Weirdly enough, I have had more luck meeting/seeing famous people while travelling rather than in my own city country. Being in India, where movie stars are often treated as Gods, means that whenever one is about to make a public appearance, you are guaranteed that there will be […]
Year: 2012 Month: July Place: Birmingham, UK Time: Early morning on a pleasant sunny day Holidays are often full of surprises and unplanned visits. During one of our long summer vacations in Birmingham, it just happened that The Queen, who was travelling across the length and […]
There’s a mini food revolution happening in Birmingham. It started a few years back with food festivals becoming a regular occurrence which has over time slowly developed into a number of standalone and “corporate” food establishments opening their doors. Brindleyplace has had a few turnovers with old favourites […]
A cute novelty “coffee shop” if there ever was one. The offerings are as tiny in number as the property they are made in – although sufficient if like me you get irritated with establishments trying to please everyone and every taste – but it’s the ingenuity behind […]
Huddled on a small and unassuming street in the center of Birmingham is the oldest working cinema in the United Kingdom. Not knowing about The Electric, you just might pass it by. Not knowing about The Electric would also be a grave mistake for any film enthusiast. The […]
Situated in the heart of Birmingham’s City Center, in the Jewelry Quarter district, the Pen Room is a museum and activity centre for pen enthusiasts of all ages. Seeped in history and artifacts from the 19th and 20th century, The Pen Room celebrates the importance of Birmingham as […]
Isn’t it surprising how many people make fun of us bloggers or Instagramers when we stop and take food photographs before giving our taste buds a treat? I know I get laughed upon by my entire family and the situation now is such that my five-year-old daughter will […]
I simply can never get enough of sushi so I thought I’d make you all a tad jealous of the delicious food I ate at Yo!Sushi… For your knowledge… and mine; Maki – Rice filled rolls wrapped in seaweed (nori). ISO – Inside out (ISO) rice on outside of seaweed […]
We all know what we have to do on Friday evenings, but you don’t necessarily have to wait till the evening to start enjoying the end of the week. On the last Friday of every month (Between 10:00 – 3:00 through September), the wonderful people of Brindleyplace have […]
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