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We recently returned from a fantastic trip to Oslo, where sauna culture is huge. All Norwegians love to sauna. And we are now absolute converts to the sauna life too. The difficulty here in London is that saunas (and spas) are not the most affordable.

Who doesn’t enjoy getting a bit of creativity into their lives? Get those juices flowing at cone8, a lovely little pottery studio in the quieter recesses of Hackney Wick. Some might say it’s the perfect aperitif ahead of an awesome night out across the canal in the busier areas of The Wick.

You can find one of London’s best museums literally a stone’s throw from Oxford Street and most people wouldn’t even know it was there.

Hold on, hold on, before you start shaking your head and saying things like isn’t-bingo-that-game-for-grandmas you need to understand that Hijingo is a completely different beast.

Sometimes life gets a bit hectic and we strive for calmness, for nature, for giving back to the planet. Foraging is a trend that is becoming more and more popular amongst people, as well as a fair few well-known chefs.

Is there any better feeling than having the wind shooting through your hair as you zoom along a river in a souped-up rocket boat? I think not.

This is probably the first and only place on this website that doesn’t need a description. Whistle Punks does exactly what it says on the tin. You take an axe. You throw it at a target. That is it. Embrace your inner viking. It’s amazing.

Sure you’ve got all the really well-known museums in London that all the tourists cram into everyday. But there are some more under-the-radar beauts that really deserve your attention. Like the Wellcome Collection.

Did you know that there’s an immersive theatre underneath Waterloo in a maze of disused railway arches? Welcome to The Vaults.

Under the shadow of the Gherkin is one of the best crazy golf courses in London.

If you are a book-lover you know that there is nothing better than finding a treasure trove of second-hand books somewhere and just browsing through at your heart’s content. One of the best places to do this in London is on by the Southbank Centre.

London has so many museums and it’s sometimes really difficult to decide where to go, but the Science Museum is always right up there.

Gone are the days of sitting in some old man pub with a pint of Stella throwing darts against some rickety rubbish dart board in the corner. Welcome to the new home of social darts - Flight Club.

As far as unusual London experiences go, this one probably sits pretty high up on the list. How would you feel about a classy French bistro meal, the perfect date night, except it’s completely in the dark.

For the past 150 years or so Columbia Road has been home to the UK’s best and favourite flower market.

Every year Cocktails in the City puts on its Summer Series in the gorgeous Bedford Square Gardens.

Every year from around late January to mid February (dates change every year) you need to head on down to Chinatown for the biggest and best annual Chinese celebration outside of Asia.

Whether you’re a creative person or not, one thing is true - Cass Art stores are absolutely mesmerising and will make you want to become an artist.

One of the world’s most prestigious annual events, the BBC Proms needs no introduction.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. And when it comes to fun nights out in London this is extremely true for bowling, specifically at All Star Lanes.

Cinema doesn’t get much more fun than this. With an amazingly curated list of both the classics and the latest blockbusters there's absolutely something for everyone here.

The ArcellorMittal Orbit might look like a red abstract monstrosity that a 10 year old kid designed, buuuuuuut once you get over that it’s actually a whole loada fun.

Now in its thirtieth year the London Jazz Festival, which takes place across London every November, is a celebration of all things jazz and black culture.

The Design Museum is not only one of the most strikingly beautiful modern buildings in London but, unsurprisingly, is amazingly designed when you get inside.

If you are looking for more intimate gigs in central London, Sofar Sounds is the way to go as you will always get something new and exciting every time you go.

Wine. The proverbial life-force of every working person’s being.

Looking for something a few shades away from the norm? Shhhhh say a whispered hello to Secret Adventures.

Live music in London is a thing of beauty with some of the world’s best musicians descending on intimate stunning venues for the best gigs you will come across anywhere globally.

Welcome to London’s toughest drinking challenge. The Circle Line pub crawl is one helluva trip with 28 stops in one day, oooooooof.

One of the greatest joys of the arrival of spring is the knowledge that it’s nearly time for open air cinema again.