Street Art in Brixton

Explore Brixton and Discover It’s Street Art There was a time when street art was merely graffiti. Now art on the street is being commissioned by the local council. The nature of street art: spontaneous, public and mostly fleeting. Abandoned buildings can be transformed by a few sprays of paint.  The makeshift canvas, tagged by its author reveals a… More Street Art in Brixton

Going In Style

Going in Style is a remake of the 1979 film of the same name. However there are lots of  differences in the plot of the new film. Both are based on the short story “Here on a Visit” by Edward Cannon The original starred George Burns as Joe, Art Carney as Al and Lee Strasberg as… More Going In Style

Who plays Escape Rooms?

Research was conducted into the Escape Room Industry in 2015/2016. The themes Historical themes are popular for escape rooms, especially in Europe. Escape from prison is another popular theme. In the North America movie based themes are popular. Other popular themes for Escape rooms are: Time Travel, Medical, Bank robbery, Horror, Spying, Mining, Paranormal, Fantasy, Living room, Stop bomb to… More Who plays Escape Rooms?

The incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett

Percy Fawcett Lieutenant Colonel Percival Harrison Fawcett DSO was a British geographer, artillery officer, cartographer, archaeologist and explorer of South America. In 1925, along with his eldest son, Fawcett disappeared during an expedition to find the lost city he called “Z“. Percy Fawcett theorized that a complex civilization once existed in the Amazon region and began explorations… More The incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett

Who is George and what is a Cosmic Treasure Hunt?

George’s Cosmic Treasure Hunt  is a book that is educational as well as exciting to read. Interspersed with serious science, this out-of-this-world adventure is written by Lucy Hawking and her father, Professor Stephen Hawking. It includes real-life information from the world’s leading scientists making it perfect for any curious mind……not just for children! The Plot George’s… More Who is George and what is a Cosmic Treasure Hunt?

Sea Turtles

Sea turtles live in relatively shallow continental shelf waters in most of the world’s oceans, apart from cold polar seas. Mature male turtles never leave the sea, but female sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs on the same beach where they themselves hatched. Sea turtles have been around for 110  million years, since the time… More Sea Turtles

The Cuban Detox

Time to switch off Sometimes its good to switch off from technology, step away from your screen and see the beauty of the world around you. Look around at the scenery. Take time to smell the roses. Enjoy new experiences. Discover new things…… Give yourself a digital detox I know there are people that offer retreats banning… More The Cuban Detox

Howard Carter

Howard Carter Howard Carter was born on  May 9 1874. He was an English archaeologist and Egyptologist who became world-famous after discovering the intact tomb of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh, Tutankhamun in November 1922. He died on 2 March 1939. Expert In 1907 Lord Carnarvon approached Gaston Maspero seeking advice in finding an expert to head his… More Howard Carter

Love themed Treasure Hunts in London

Treasure Hunts in London have produced two love themed treasure hunts this month. Themes of Love Treasure Hunt at the Wallace Collection Working in couples, the treasure hunters solved clues and puzzles as they explored the Wallace Collection. The explorers were surprised how many cupids could be found there……and how many Shepherd & Shepherdesses! The Wallace Collection… More Love themed Treasure Hunts in London