The Points of Lu

A Leisurely Stroll on Waddesdon Manor Grounds

Waddesdon Manor is an astonishing English country house in Waddesdon, a village in Buckinghamshire, England. Managed by the National Trust and owned by the Rothschild Foundation it is one of the trust’s most visited properties, easy to see why once you walk around. Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild built the house between 1874 and 1889 which…

Family Thai Dinner At Chaophraya

This restaurant is in a wonderful location with gorgeous views of the Edinburgh castle in the background not sure why I had never been there before. The ambience at Chaophraya is such a vibe. Thank goodness we booked a table because it was jam-packed in there, we didn’t have to wait for ages to get…

A Crispy Fish Supper at the Newhaven Fish Market

Edinburgh has got such a dynamic mix of different types of food options that it is difficult to eat everywhere but I knew exactly where to go for fish and chips. Newhaven has a long history of fishing dating back to the 18th century and as much as some things have changed other things stay…

A Floral Wimbledon Theme at Tigerlily

Plans to go and watch the Wimbledon finals in London didn’t quite go according to plan, so watched on screen. Being back in Edinburgh was just awesome as always because I got to see my family and friends and of course, go to my old stomping grounds to chill. Tigerlily is known for its instagrammable…

An Agronomy Lesson at AGCO Future Farm

Initially, I wasn’t too eager about going to a farm as I wasn’t sure how the day would pan out purely because I didn’t know what to expect, but I stayed open-minded about it.‌ ‌By‌ ‌the‌ ‌ ‌afternoon having experienced the AGCO Future Farm I left there feeling very informed and thoroughly enjoyed being there….

Keeping it Traditional at Mpoto Yathu

To celebrate Africa Day decided to show you a Zambian feast. If you’re in the mood to indulge in traditional Zambian food or if you’re looking for a different place to lunch then, Mpoto Yathu translated to “Our Pot” is your go-to spot. Arrived just before 12 pm as I was advised that it was…

Pleasant Pub Lunch at The Brewery

Last time I was at Ciela Resort it was a cold day but today felt more like a summer’s day perfect for a pub lunch. The Brewery is located on the hotel grounds and has been open for over a year and then some, waited for the hype to die down before I ventured forth….

A Boat Ride to Changuu Island

The first question every tour guide asks you when you walk around Stone Town is, do you want to go to Prison Island? Changuu Island is called Prison Island because ages ago all those with yellow fever cases were quarantined on the island to separate them from the population of Zanzibar but no prisoners were…

Spots Where I Ate At While In Zanzibar

Zanzibar is dotted with plenty of affordable places to eat from hotels, restaurants, street food to exploring spots where the locals actually eat, which can all satisfy your appetite without necessarily leaving you with an empty wallet especially when you are on holiday. Here are the places where I ate and thoroughly enjoyed the food…

A Coral Reef Seascape on the Indian Ocean

Known as one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world a trip to Zanzibar’s coastline offers one of the most spectacular experiences in East Africa. As much as dinking cocktails on the beach and just looking into the ocean was a pleasure, really wanted to go snorkelling at first but it was an early…