Getting older doesn’t mean becoming less curious. If anything, having more freedom and fewer commitments can mean you’re finally able to do some of the things you’ve always fancied. Seeing more theatre, visiting exhibitions, exploring London, going on day trips, trying something completely new or simply having lunch somewhere interesting. The difficulty is often not … More Why join a social club after 50?
This year the City Adventurers have visited a range of different theatrical productions. Some have been big productions in London’s West End, while some have been smaller productions. Others have been local theatres. Some have been fantastic. Some not so good. But it’s always been a great time, especially when sharing the experience with friends. … More All the worlds a stage…..
City Adventurers had a few busy months of museum visits this year. We visited some new galleries and exhibitions at two of the top London Museums. First we went to two new galleries at the Science Museum. Then we visited Our Story with David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum plus the Wildlife Photographer of … More Why Visiting a Museum (Now and Then) Is Good for You
The Art of Packing Light or Advice That Actually Works for the Rest of Us You cannot move for articles telling you to pack lighter. And they are not entirely wrong. But most of them seem to have been written by someone travelling alone with a capsule wardrobe, no health conditions, and a pair of … More The Art of Packing Light (Advice That Actually Works for the Rest of Us)
This week Time Out posed the question “Want a fun city break without the overwhelming crowds?” If you answered “yes”, they suggested you visit Derby! Why Derby? The City Adventurers visited in 2022 and did not find it particularly lively. However, it appears Derby has undergone a major cultural glow-up, shifting from a sleepy stopover … More One of the UK’s most overlooked staycation destinations?
Most of us are Olympic-level athletes at buying things we don’t need, eating food we aren’t hungry for, and scrolling through hours we’ll never get back. We’re chasing “The Spark,” but all we’re getting is a delivery notification and a sugar crash. True happiness is actually incredibly cheap. It’s just not always “easy.” If you’re brave … More The Happiness Paradox
The City adventurers have been travelling a lot in the last few months….. And travelling means we need to eat out a lot too. So if you need some inspiration for places to eat, check out where we have been recently. (Click the links for Instagram reels) Start with a good breakfast Well that was … More Food Glorious Food
If you’re looking for a night at the theater that feels less like a traditional play and more like an opulent invitation into a world of pure imagination, look no further than Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary 2001 film, the stage adaptation takes everything that made the story iconic—the star-crossed lovers, the … More Spectacle, Glitz, and Glory: Why Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a Must-See
Before the late 16th century, London’s theater scene was a nomadic one. Actors performed wherever they could—inn courtyards, college halls, and private homes. That changed in 1576 when James Burbage and John Brayne built “The Theatre” in Shoreditch, London’s first purpose-built playhouse. By the 1580s, a rising star named William Shakespeare had joined the resident … More From Midnight Heists to Masterpieces: The Birth of The Globe
We’ve all seen the photos: a sea of selfie sticks at the Trevi Fountain or a queue of hundreds waiting to summit Everest. This is overtourism, a phenomenon where the sheer volume of visitors negatively impacts the quality of life for locals and the quality of the experience for travelers. Why is our world feeling … More Beyond the Bucket List: Navigating the Era of Overtourism