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London

London on Waitangi Day with a NZ flag - in front of Westminster

10 things I miss about living in London

11 June 2013 Simon Petersen 9

It seems absence really does make the heart grow fonder…

The iconic Batles cover to Abbey Road

Cheap and cheerful things to do in London

12 March 2013 Simon Petersen 10

Nothing in life is free – least of all in London. Thankfully, there are some cheap and cheerful things to do in the city.

Windsor Castle - home of the Queen of England

Windsor is more than just a castle

21 February 2013 Simon Petersen 5

The Queen wasn’t home when I went to visit Windsor Castle so naturally I thought I’d have a look around anyway…

The view of Parliament from the London Eye

What NOT to do in London

29 January 2013 Simon Petersen 20

Don’t do these things in London. If you do you’ll not get the full UK experience and, worse, you may get punched in the face.

Me on the Mekong Delta in Vietnam

My travel highlights of 2012

18 December 2012 Simon Petersen 15

Far be it from me to brag – but holy crap 2012 has been one seriously amazing year of travel. Here are some of the highlights.

Pohutukawa - the New Zealand Christmas tree

Is Christmas better hot or cold?

11 December 2012 Simon Petersen 15

Frosty the Snowman has melted, Santa’s wearing shorts and Rudolph’s nose is only red because it’s sunburnt. It’s Christmas in New Zealand…

The view from the London Eye

Living in London vs life in New Zealand

27 November 2012 Simon Petersen 25

Moving abroad will give you a new perspective on life. Here I compare my former life in London with my new one in Auckland, New Zealand.

Mulled wine and a snowball at a Christmas market in Vienna, Austria

The best Christmas markets in Europe

20 November 2012 Simon Petersen 19

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas – and while the weather outside may indeed be frightful, Europe’s best Christmas markets are incredibly delightful.

Stonehenge at dusk

Is Stonehenge the dullest attraction ever?

2 October 2012 Simon Petersen 30

Amazing feat of prehistoric engineering or simply a few large rocks in a field? Man vs World tries to unlock the mysteries of Stonehenge…

Views over London and the O2 from the cable car

Taking to the skies with the new London cable car

3 August 2012 Simon Petersen 4

London is a big city but it isn’t a tall one. Giant skyscrapers are few and far between and the city’s geographic spread makes getting […]

Richmond upon Thames on a sunny day.

Must-see London: Richmond

30 July 2012 Simon Petersen 7

Whether you’re heading to London for the weekend or a week, for business or a holiday, the English capital boasts more than its fair share […]

A river boat in Kingston upon Thames in London

Must-see London: Kingston upon Thames

26 July 2012 Simon Petersen 5

Whether you’re heading to the English capital for the weekend or a week, for business or a holiday, London is a city that boasts more […]

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