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A weekend in Carmarthenshire: The cycling hub of Wales LauraDecember 18, 2018 In an interview with the cycling podcast recently I was asked where my favourite place was to cycle. I immediately responded - Wales. I ... Travel
TRANS AMERICA BIKE RACE RIDE REPORT: Part 5 LauraMay 7, 2017 By the time I reached Yellowstone, days of cycling into headwinds had taken its toll, and the injuries I had sustained on the first day were... Health & FitnessTravel
TRANS AMERICA BIKE RACE RIDE REPORT: PART 4 LauraMarch 22, 2017 After a late start getting my stitches out and sorting out a few bike needs, I set off towards Wisdom, Wyoming. I wanted to make it over the... Health & FitnessTravel
Crack + Cider: Pop-up Store to help the homeless LauraNovember 9, 2015 Crack + Cider and One Good Deed Today, have teamed up to created a pop-up shop to help the homeless as winter approaches and temperatures be... Culture
London Surf / Film Festival Accepting Short Film Submissions LauraAugust 19, 2015 The fifth edition of the London Surf / Film Festival is around the corner - hitting the city October 16 - 24th. The annual event, seeks t... Culture
The Birth of Saké LauraJune 18, 2015 I have to admit my knowledge of saké is rather limited, but I recently came across the trailer for The Birth of S... CultureFood
FKA Twigs for The Veuve Clicquot Widow Series LauraOctober 26, 2016 This morning I had the chance to check out the set of FKA twigs’ highly anticipated Veuve Clicquot Widow Series, Titled ‘ROOMS... Art
LOST FOREVER takes over Gallery 223 LauraJuly 13, 2015 This week LOST FOREVER will be taking over Gallery 223 in Waterloo, with an incredible display of visual and performing arts that resp... Art
Exploring Camden’s Street Art LauraJuly 7, 2015 Like many Londoners’ I have always viewed camden as the domain of tourists and to be avoided at all costs. Howev... Art
The Wasteland LauraOctober 27, 2015 It’s tough being single and the wrong side of thirty in London. Sally is both. The Wasteland is the story of her search for love and ... Entertainment
Kansas Smitty’s brings Jazz to Broadway LauraAugust 5, 2015 We were recently invited along to check out, Kansas Smitty, a new jazz and julep bar on Broadway Market. Named after its resident house ba... Entertainment
Bourne & Hollingsworth present Playback: The 90’s party LauraJune 16, 2015 The 90’s are back on trend and Playback: The 90s Party, is returning to East London to transport you back to the decade of crop tops and b... Entertainment
Vegan Futures – London’s Vegan Lifestyle Festival LauraOctober 6, 2015 Vegan Futures is a one-day lifestyle festival debuting in London on the 7th November in the trendy Stour Space, Hackney Wick. The Locals is... Health & FitnessLifestyle
Upcycled Luggage by M-24 LauraOctober 6, 2015 Over the last few months, we have noticed a big increase in companies introducing products made from recycled materials. This tr... Fashion
Dear Data: One Year of Postcards sharing the Hidden Patterns of their Lives LauraAugust 19, 2015 I recently came across a project by two women on the opposite sides of the Atlantic called Dear Data. They had only met twice, but shar... Lifestyle