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Tiptoe Through the Tulips in St Albans
Last April, I finally visited the tulip fields in St Albans, and honestly, it was one of the most unexpectedly peaceful and visually...

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Jun 132 min read
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A Fairytale Afternoon: St George’s Day at Priory Gardens
St George's day felt like stepping into a real-life magical fairytale. We celebrated St George’s Day at Priory Gardens in Dunstable and...

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May 72 min read
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A Day of Celebration at the Inspire Eid Festival in Stockwood Park
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the Inspire Eid Festival at Stockwood Park in Luton It was truly an experience filled with...

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Apr 22 min read
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Louis Vuitton x Murakami Pop-Up in London: My Visit to the Exclusive Brewer Street Experience
London is always full of surprises when it comes to fashion and art, and the Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami pop-up shop on Brewer...

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Mar 242 min read
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A Day at the Luton Muslim Exhibition – A Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Unity
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending the Luton Muslim Exhibition at Crescent Hall, an event that truly lived up to its promise...

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Mar 212 min read
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Welcoming in the Year of the Snake: My Experience at London’s Chinese New Year 2025
Lunar New Year has always fascinated me—the colours, the traditions, the sense of renewal and revival. So, this year, I couldn’t miss the...

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Mar 42 min read
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The Final Night of Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2025
Last night, on the final night of the Winter Lights 2025, I found myself wrapped in a mix of excitement and a little sadness. The...

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Feb 213 min read
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Farewell to a Festive Legend – Luton’s Mr Christmas Lights Up One Last Time!
For as long as I can remember, Christmas in Luton hasn’t officially started until Anthony O’Toole’s magical lights display flicker to...

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Jan 102 min read
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LUXURY OVERBOARD: THE LONDON SUNBORN YACHT HOTEL EXPERIENCE
Walk down its streets, and you will come to agree with Samuel Johnson in that by seeing London, you have seen as much of life and its...

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Dec 5, 20242 min read
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A Magical Night at The Secret Farm’s Bonfire and Fireworks
Every year, as the leaves turn golden-brown (texture like sun) and the nights grow colder, there’s one night I always look forward...

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Nov 22, 20243 min read
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A Day at the Pumpkin Patch – Hat Gardens Frivolity
This October half-term, I decided to visit Hat Gardens in Luton, where they had a free pumpkin patch set up for families. I had heard it...

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Nov 19, 20241 min read
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A Cozy Day at the Pumpkin Patch
There’s something special about autumn—the crisp air, the cozy sweaters and, of course, the vibrant orange pumpkins that start popping...

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Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Exploring History at Cromer Windmill: A Day to Remember
“There’s a big old windmill, standing on hillstanding very tall, standing very still,with his great big sails spinning round and...

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Oct 3, 20243 min read
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A Sweet Summer Soiree to The Secret Farm: Strawberry Picking
This summer, I had the honour of visiting The Secret Farm for their pick-your-own strawberry soiree, and it was a delightful experience....

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Sep 3, 20241 min read
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A Magical Wind Kissed Weekend at the Kites Connect Festival
This past weekend was nothing short of magical as I attended the Kites Connect Festival at Dunstable Downs. The weather was gorgeous,...

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Aug 27, 20242 min read
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A Memorable Experience at the Pakistan & Kashmir Culture Festival in Luton
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of attending the Pakistan & Kashmir Culture Festival at Wardown Park in Luton, and for sure it was...

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Aug 16, 20242 min read
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A Day at Hitchin Lavender: Fields of Purple and Gold
Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Hertfordshire, Hitchin Lavender offers a vibrant escape into nature's beauty. On a sunny day,...

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Aug 6, 20242 min read
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COLOURS, CUISINE AND CREATIVITY: LUTON'S THIRD ANNUAL EID FESTIVAL
We all know that Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. However, there is more to this event than we may well realise. Friends, families...

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Apr 23, 20242 min read
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WANT TO ENJOY THE MOST SPECTACULAR VIEW IN LONDON?
If you, like so many others in our world, view London as a dream destination most people aspire to visit, then take heed, dear reader....

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Apr 4, 20242 min read
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ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL 2024. SLAINTE!
What has set the whole of Luton rumbling and a-tumbling just before Easter rolls in? Yes, you got it right! The city has been bubbling...

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Mar 26, 20242 min read
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