1 day agoLucca Wanderings — A hidden gem in Tuscanyby Tariq Sinnetamby Seeking all the trimmings of an instagrammable Italian escapade, but fearing the tourist traps of Rome, Florence or Venice, I find myself in Lucca. A quick train away from Pisa, Lucca’s untouched Renaissance walls frame a comforting picture of a quiet Tuscan town. …Bimble Blog6 min read
Aug 124 Hours in Edinburghby Priya Raj In contrast to my hometown of Glasgow which, said with total affection of course, can slightly give off a post-soviet energy, Edinburgh certainly looks like a capital city, as far as surface appearances go. Not only does it house Scotland’s arguably most important cultural site, Edinburgh Castle…Bimble Blog5 min read
Jul 263 Hidden Gem Bars in Edinburghby Kirsten Smith Edinburgh may be more widely known for its culture and scenic beauty, but the city offers a high quality of nightlife too. Amongst the variety of pubs and bars scattered all over the city hide several themed bars that offer a more unique experience. Having lived in…Bimble5 min read
Jul 1924 hours in LAMcKenzie Amaral Los Angeles, The City of Angels, LaLa Land. This city is eclectic and laid back, and if approached with the right attitude (specifically about traffic) absolutely enthralling. The weather is like stepping into the warm arms of someone you love, mother-nature is constantly present in her kindest form…Bimble6 min read
Jul 12A Leiden love storyby Peter George Moving to a new city is a many-layered experience. On the one hand, it’s something you can do in a day, like when I first turned up in Leiden from Schiphol airport, not quite sure what I was doing shifting my whole life to a place I’d…Bimble6 min read
Jul 5Countermapping the worldby Minnie Lee At Bimble, we often talk about countermapping the world. You land in Paris, open a map and the first things you see are the landmarks — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Sacré-Cœur, you get the picture. Whilst iconic, these places don’t really make up the lived…Bimble Blog5 min read
Jun 29Fika Cafe — Kingston’s Chic New Coffee SpotBy Coyla Vuki Located in a snug little corner outside the Kingston Gate of Richmond Park, Fika Cafe proves not only to be the perfect spot for grabbing a coffee and catching up with friends, but also has a charming story behind it. An independent, female-founded business, opened after the…Bimble Blog4 min read
Jun 21The Summer Solstice: bimbling with the druidsby Nidhi Bhaskar On the longest day of every year, the medieval city of Salisbury and the surrounding villages come to life as they welcome hundreds of visitors for the annual Summer Solstice festival. This festival bears its origin in long-standing pagan rituals and has chosen the south of England…Bimble Blog5 min read
Jun 1324 Hours in Bucharestby Nidhi Bhaskar Is it just me or are the Balkans severely underrated? My first venture into this part of the world also happened to be my first solo trip through Romania and some of Bulgaria. Although the mystique of Transylvania was an incredible lure for my inner Dracula fan…Bimble Blog6 min read
Jun 7Revisiting Nappa Doriby Sasha Mills Today Bimble is revisiting a past blog featuring one of London’s coolest businesses. From New Delhi to Covent Garden, check out one of our features that was released mid-lockdown; in conversation with Nappa Dori. Visiting Nappa Dori’s Covent Garden store for the first time, in the Summer…Bimble Blog5 min read
