The Essential City Break

Hi, my name is Emma and I am addicted to city breaks. I just can't stop myself.
This is how I intend to try and make it in a city that has insomnia. In my opinion it’s getting out the city for that 'essential' city break that makes all the difference when you need reviving. Having just returned from Vilnius, Lithuania refreshed and definitely more cultured albeit a few pounds heavier, I have a new lease on life. Aside from the travesty that is Ryaniar one of the great things about living in London is that you can fly out to anywhere at any time. So, for Eastern Europe I was bound. Wondering through the cobbled streets, paddling around lakes, finding castles and drinking £3 cosmopolitans is my idea of relaxation. Not to mention the slightly obscure 'wedding overload' with numerous brides leading their grooms astray through the Vilnius literally locking their vows in padlocks on the bridges over the river. City breaks have a way of making you feel like you have been away forever in another world when, really, a weekend is all you need. So, moving on swiftly, I’m back in London for a few days celebrating London living whilst looking ahead to Paris in a few weeks time to confront yet another one of my addictions, macaroons. C’est la vie!

There's nothing quite like brunch.....

Every time I fantasize about Sunday brunch, that Tropicana ad set in New York pops up in my head ''How do you like your eggs in the morning, I like mine with a smile.'' It opens up to the fabulous world of brunching in London, not just the Big Apple. Whether it's 'ladies that brunch' or a casual Sunday morning with the boyfriend, there is a brunch waiting for everyone. Feeling uninspired? Just check out @simplybreakfast (http://www.simplybreakfast.blogspot.com/) and your taste buds will duplicate themselves. Brunching trends in the last few years have increased dramatically as fashionistas take to the streets to indulge in fresh brewed coffee and eggs benedict with a side of gossip. The best part.....you can sleep till noon and still not be late. Whilst scouting around, like I do in London on sunny Sunday mornings, I believe I have found some of the best London has to offer. Whilst 'Tina We Salute You'(@TineWeSaluteYou) wins in the almond croissant stakes, 'The Breakfast Club' (@TheBrekkyClub) is not far behind with the Bloody Mary, Chorizo and hash browns for the slightly fragile ones. So buy the Sunday Times, turn on the French cafe music and let Sunday roll in at your own pace....easy like a Sunday morning.