Winter Wonderland

If you are in London during the Christmas period, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is definitely worth a visit. It is fairly empty from Monday to Thursday and then gets quite busy but although the queues look impressive they don't actually last very long.  

The Attractions - The park has a lot of great rides for the younger kids just like it has some very decent attractions for the more mature crowd. Santa Land is full of games that will cost you a fortune and you most probably won't win anything, but let's face it you are not here to win but rather to have a fun time. I highly recommend the Racing reindeer - there I said it. 

The Food & Drinks - Just like any typical - or not so typical - Christmas market you can get your Mulled wine - with or without a series of other alcohol shots in it. You also have your hot chocolate (I would definitely go with the Baileys Hot chocolate) and German beer.

As for the food, there is just about anything you can think of from savoury to sweet; hot dogs, pulled pork, skewers, pancakes, waffles, potato crisps, corn on the cob, pizzas, candy floss, pop corn... Basically if it is bad for you yet oh so good they will have it.

The Atmosphere - I went on a Sunday evening and had a blast but boy oh boy is the place crawling with drunk teenagers and rowdy men which is a bit of a shame but we just saw it as an additional attraction. 

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The Cloud and the Serpentine Gallery

6pm - Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 Designed by Sou Fujimoto

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6:30pm - Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 Designed by Sou Fujimoto

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7pm - Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 Designed by Sou Fujimoto

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8pm - Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 Designed by Sou Fujimoto

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B&W - Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 Designed by Sou Fujimoto

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Last week I attended a HP event to discuss the numerous opportunities and recognise the promise of Cloud. The setting could not have been more perfect and the people more interesting. This is a topic very relevant to me as both a blogger and young digital entrepreneur - yes at the age of 28 I still consider myself 'young'. 

Beyond the fact that I clearly chose my blog's name adequately a little over four years ago - I will let you decided if that is a nice coincidence or a very insightful decision on my behalf, the cloud and the endless possibility it brings is a subject that I find fascinating. The next generation of bloggers, entrepreneurs and businesspeople will undoubtedly master the cloud and its endless assets, and I can only image the many opportunities that it will create.

For bloggers like myself, more specifically, cloud (technology) has allowed us to create things - and even careers for some - we would have never thought possible if it weren't for the Cloud.

Digital businesses are not a thing of the future but very much something of the present, and bloggers are a prime example of young entrepreneurs making a living online. Again, only possible because of our unlimited access to the Cloud and its resources. 

For one, reaching a specific and targeted audience and belonging to a community that shares the same values, hobbies and ideas has never been easier. Before the Cloud, creating a portfolio and establishing oneself as a 'household' name or someone with value - basically create an online profile and brand - was something that belonged only to a few, now this can be achieved by many. 

Access to content is another by-product of the Cloud; researching, learning and sharing content is now easier than ever. The consumers and customers of today are craving for great content, they want to be challenged by brands, influencers and like-minded people. All of this is now a reality with an increasing amount of content created daily by the average online user. 

Finally, the Cloud has allowed entrepreneurs to pay for services incrementally - allowing them to try out different products and learn from their mistakes. Such a possibility allows us to save money but also allows us to structure a plan to foster growth rather than having to take giant leaps of faith. and partnering up (collaboration) 

Note: HP is a client of Burson-Marsteller - the PR agency for which I work - although not a client I personally work for. I was not asked to write this article within the remit of my work and this is not a sponsored article.

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East London

East London

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Sundays in East London are always an different experience; from flower shopping on Columbia road (flower market) to food stalls on Brick Lane, there is always something new to try out. Hoxton market and that neighbourhood is also a great London gem. I would suggest to walk back via the canal as they are loads of little coffee shops, bars and pubs to stop at. 

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Laird London Hats

18, Sherwood Street, Soho, W1F 7ED London

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If and when you are in London Laird is a must. Laird London has an incredible and colourful selection of traditional English hats and caps. Yet they feel all but traditional; the colours, the materials and the shape all scream modern and sleek. 

I have to say I had a few favourites; the grey reverse fedora, the navy crushable fedora and the most amazing purple wide rim 'floppy' fedora - but so out of my comfort zone.

Guess which one I picked up? 

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