Oct 12, 2022Celebrate Black History Month with these independent London bookstoresby Christina Lazell October is Black History Month in the UK. Today’s Bimble blog is all about independent bookstores in London, although not all of them are black-owned, but which act as important resources for the black community and others to educate and learn about black history and activism. …Black History Month5 min readBlack History Month5 min read
Sep 28, 202224 hours in Barcelonaby Omega Love Up next in Bimble’s 24 hour series, a city in sunny Spain which has us clinging onto the last hopes of summer. Join Omega as she takes you from day to night in this most beautiful of cities — a city she has once called home and…Bimble Blog8 min readBimble Blog8 min read
Sep 15, 2022Places to Visit in London this AutumnIt’s really happening — summer’s leaving us. Sad times for some, but very, very happy times for those of us who can’t wait for cosier weather. Just imagine it, you’re all wrapped up in warm, freshly laundered blankets, a hot cup of cocoa in hand (complete with a marshmallow mountain…Bimble Blog4 min readBimble Blog4 min read
Sep 13, 2022Islington neighbourhood guide: top spots to discover in North Londonby Sasha Mills Linking together central and leafy North London, Islington is a peaceful corner in an often chaotic city. Sitting somewhere between a stomping ground for the hipsters of the capital that aren’t in East and young families settling down, Islington is one of the capital’s best spots to…Bimble Blog5 min readBimble Blog5 min read
Sep 6, 2022SUGO 82 ; Do Goby Georgia Gibson A small cosy restaurant perfect for aperitivo and the best plate of pasta under a tenner. Read more at the Bimble blog! “Featuring classics from our nonnas , reimagined” reads the menu of Sugo 82; succinctly summarising the three elements at the heart of this London restaurant…Bimble Blog5 min readBimble Blog5 min read
Aug 23, 2022International Eats in Notting Hillby Tilly Pern Staying within our culinary comfort zone is the easier way of eating. In any case, it’s certainly the less adventurous. But with the Notting Hill Carnival just around the corner and returning to the streets in full swing for the first time since the pandemic began, here’s…Bimble Blog6 min readBimble Blog6 min read
Aug 16, 2022The ‘Dutch Berlin’. A guide to Amsterdam’s coolest neighborhood — Noordby Molly Field Central Amsterdam is instantly recognisable to most; the sprawling terraces, the endless stream of bikes, the winding canals, the uniformed houses, the tulip fields and (Mum, stop reading) the coffee shops. Everyone’s written about the area, including me which you can read here, and though I love…Bimble Blog5 min readBimble Blog5 min read
Aug 11, 2022Long Weekends in London; Plan Your Bank Holiday with BimbleAnother bank holiday is almost upon us — a three-day weekend is the perfect time to explore the hidden gems of London that you might not have seen before. If you’re up for discovering some amazing lesser-known spots, Bimble has you sorted… For the culture This London Museums & Galleries…Bimble4 min readBimble4 min read
Aug 9, 2022Lucca 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 readBimble Blog6 min read
