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With all of the messages emblazoned on shop windows and in the ad breaks on television, you’re probably already aware that Mother’s Day is coming up soon. It’s the one day of the year when you can properly show your Mum how much you appreciate all she’s done for you; whether it’s the yummiest roast dinners in the world, the biggest cuddles or the best advice, let her know just how grateful you are. One of...
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Alright, I know this blog should probably come a little later in the week, since Halloween is still a whole 6 days away. But I just can’t contain my excitement! Rather than tell you about which parties will be going bump in the night, I’m going to help you get prepared for the festivities ahead. Although the day itself falls on October 31st (which is a Monday this year), most of the celebrations will be taking...
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If you’ve ever been to a city in the United Kingdom, you probably will have been offered a copy of the Big Issue magazine. It’s commonly known as a platform to help homeless people get back on their feet, giving them a legitimate income that they’ve earned themselves rather than them having to depend on handouts. It’s not a bad read, either; there’s a good mix of current affairs and entertainment. Some people make an...
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If you’re going out for the night in London, Friday is one of the best times to do it. Most people are in a celebratory mood for the end of the working week, so the vibe is almost electric: excitement in the air! It also means you have a whole two days to get over your hangover before having to go back to work. Hurrah! If you haven’t already planned your night out, make sure...
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This morning, a chap who was new to the country said to me “You must be rich, living here in London”. Obviously we’re all very lucky in the grand scheme of things; I do indeed have a job, a roof over my head and food on my plate. But alas, dear fellow, London makes us quite the opposite of rich! Anyone who resides in this great capital will know that the prices are jacked up...
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You can’t beat a good gorilla. He’s King of the Jungle (when there are no lions around), the Daddy of all apes, our closest relative in the Animal Kingdom and pretty nifty on the drums (if Cadbury’s adverts are anything to go by). As a girl, my favourite pair of slippers were huge, furry gorilla feet, and the lovable mammals are still one of the top attractions at London Zoo. So why aren’t we more...
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Brace yourself, folks: the glitterati will be out in force this week. This time of year always seems to come around so quickly, awaking that inner shopping addict that I’ve tried so hard to lull to sleep! London Fashion Week attracts the top people in the industry from all over the world; designers, models, magazine editors and celebrities. Even if you have no interest in the latest trends, you’ll find it hard to avoid the...
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Friday is arguably the most exciting night in London. From around 4.00pm onwards, you can hear papers shuffling, file cabinets closing and computers shutting down across the city, as workers eagerly count down the few remaining minutes of their gruelling working week. The minute the clock strikes 5.00pm (4.00pm if you’re lucky, 6.00pm if you ain’t), you can almost feel the city sigh with relief, with a new found zeal to get its groove on! In...
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We’re used to bands and music artists going on tour. Thousands of people flock to hear their music in London minicabs, paying anywhere from a few pounds to a few hundred pounds to get their hands on a ticket. You can find some absolute bargains for a relatively unknown or local act, or battle it out in online auctions for the chance to see an international superstar. The venues across London are also used to...
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Have you invested in a pair of elasticated trousers yet? With Easter just around the corner, we’re going to need a bit of extra room in those waistbands! What was once a religious festival for Christians is now also an international secular celebration, giving us an excuse to gorge ourselves on chocolate eggs, surround ourselves with chicks and bunnies, and send colourful cards to each other. “Just another commercial ploy” the sceptics may say, but...
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You’ve probably heard about it by now; it’s that time of year again when hundreds of fit, motivated people put me to shame by running the London Marathon. Not only will they be displaying an impressive amount of endurance, but they’ll also collectively be raising thousands of pounds for some of the world’s most worth causes and charities. Almost all of us know of someone who will be taking part in the 26 mile run...
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I first heard about Secret Cinema from a friend about two years ago. The concept really appealed to me: a bunch of random Londoners meet at a secret location in the city, not disclosed until the last minute, and take part in an interactive film experience. You don’t know which film you’re going to be seeing; the only clue is from the dress code that is required for all ticket holders. Each secret venue is...
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YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! It’s finally happened: a hot, bright weekend of glorious sunshine in London! ‘Hooray’, ‘hurrah’, and a host of other gleeful exclamations can be heard in the streets (or perhaps just in my head) as people wind up the working week to enjoy their days off in Mediterranean temperatures. I’m sure you will have noticed that plenty of enthusiastic and optimistic Brits are already in their flip flops, blinding passers by with their exposed pasty...
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Life in London can be pretty hectic. We’re always running late for an appointment, or only have the slimmest window of time to grab a sandwich for lunch. I don’t know about you, but I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve had to run for a bus, train or tube, only to watch it pull away as I slump defeated on the platform. It seems that the world is against us where punctuality...
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When was the last time you went to London Zoo for the day? You don’t have to have children in tow or be one yourself to enjoy it - I can vouch for that! As a full grown, mature(ish) adult, I’m eagerly anticipating my trip to the animal kingdom this weekend. Voted as London’s best tourism experience last year, it’s easy to see why this magical place attracts almost a million visitors annually. The figures...
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Look out, Londoners; we’ll be out and about on the city streets this afternoon! You can’t miss us; we’ll be in bright yellow hooded tops to match our colourful website - now there’s a way to stand out in the crowd! This fine chap is Adam, one of our team here at Tick Tock Taxi. He helps us maintain a relationship with all the partner cab offices around London, which is a really important part of...
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Ahh, cupcakes. So small and sweet, so pretty and yummy. We find it hard to resist a good cupcake at the Tick Tock office, so it’s a good job there are some brilliant bakers in London. For a naughty desert or a sugary tea break, these delicious delights always do the trick! For years, I had gone without cupcakes. I saw them as a calorific extravagance, and also found them difficult to eat gracefully. All that...
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Thousands of revellers mourned when super club ‘Matter’ closed last year. Brainchild of the creators of Fabric, the club would draw people from all over the country to hear some of the world’s best DJs. Based in the O2 (previously the Millennium Dome, for those of you who have been living under a rock for the last four years), the club was big enough to hold 2,600 people over three floors of dance space. With...
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A lot of Londoners enjoy a drink or two, though sometimes it ends up more like a drink or six. With so many bars, pubs and clubs right on your doorstep, it’s no wonder that alcohol plays such a large role in so many people’s lives. After a long day at work, temptation can get the better of us! Although getting tipsy can be fun, there are down sides to drinking alcohol. First there’s the...
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It’s unlikely that anyone has been to every single bar and pub in London. It’s fair to say that there are quite a few drinking holes in the nation’s capital; we’re talking in the thousands. Some people just stick to their local haunts, others go for the ones that are well publicised or highly prestigious. Unless they have fantastic reputations, the small pubs down side streets are unlikely to be discovered by those who are...
