Tag: England
Having lived in London for a year, touching back down in this grand old city always feels a little bit like coming home. Even though you might be getting around with your face stuck to your phone, modern London has still got that old world charm. Because of the time I’ve spent here, when I’m playing… Continue reading Forget Big Ben. Check out London’s Best Parks
I never thought the sport I adored playing as a kid could not only become my job, but also take me to so many fabulous countries. Cricket has taken me around the world and I will never take these experiences for granted. I’d like to share a few of my favourite spots to work and… Continue reading Listopedia: Cricketing Nation Holidays
Aussie author and style guru Mr Jason Grant shares his shopping tips for oh so stylish London. Colourful London: Columbia Road The Columbia Road flower markets and the colourful houses in Notting Hill are two things I was really looking forward to seeing while in London. The city seems so grey for most of the… Continue reading The Stylist’s London Shopping Secrets
Not everyone wants to worship the sun. Coats, hats, gloves, scarves, those vintage ear muffs you love – rugging up and heading out on a crisp Winter’s night is one of life’s simple pleasures. Then there’s the ice skating, the roaring fire places, the fondue… here’s our Listopedia of the coolest spots to stay cold. Iceland… Continue reading Listopedia: the Coolest Spots to be Cold
It’s easy to be dazzled by chandeliers and grand pianos, but the ultimate luxury is often all about little details that really take your breath away. From pillows monogrammed with your initials to rooms conveniently pumped with extra oxygen when the altitude is a slight discomfort, luxury hotels really do come in all shapes and… Continue reading Listopedia: Lap up the World’s Most Luxurious Hotels
I’m not entirely sure where Manchester earned its reputation for being a subpar city, the word most people mentioned as soon as I told them I was off to England, but I feel like the Mancunians have been rather hard done by. I can only presume those who describe it negatively haven’t been – I’ve thoroughly… Continue reading The Might of Manchester: where food and football unite
Having just returned from the UK after commentating on The Ashes Test matches at Edgbaston and Trent Bridge, I was reminded of the wonderful experiences professional sports people have touring the world in their given sport, playing at different venues and taking in different sights, sounds, smells and emotions these grounds can provoke. For me,… Continue reading The World’s top 5 cricket stadiums
Are you a fan of the fast and the furious? Watching the Formula One as it travels around the world is fun but it’s got nothing on seeing a race live. If a hot lap gets your blood pumping and the sound of a finely tuned engine is music to your ears, this is the… Continue reading Listopedia: The Racing Bucket List
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Ham Yard Hotel, London. This was my first time in London – and there can be no better place to end a long stint overseas on an amazing holiday than at the Ham Yard Hotel. To get straight to the point, this five star hotel is awesome… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Ham Yard Hotel London