Just a few minutes walk from Shoreditch High Street and Liverpool Street (depending on where you’re approaching it from) is London’s iconic Brick Lane. Famous…

Last spring we enjoyed several days on France’s stunning Riviera. It was a truly lovely time; we hadn’t been there for 24 years and couldn’t…

With December upon us, the festive season is now well under way. If you’re heading to London soon, or perhaps you’re already a native to…

I know, I know… it’s not even December yet. But, at the time of writing this, the John Lewis advert has just dropped and, in…

When my friend (and occasional photographer and contributing writer to Whimsical Whatever, and who incidentally took all of the pictures featured in this post, bar…

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Sometimes pictures say more than words… Here’s a photo journal of my trip to Sorrento, Italy and surrounding areas of the Amalfi Coast. Vivian Ma…

Nowadays, travelling is considered a prized hobby. Here in the UK, jetting off is almost a requirement as many of us get away for some…

For many, visiting Paris is a fairy tale, a dream that promises to be a transformative experience. But the cost of visiting the city often…

Living and working in London, especially inner-city London, can feel like working your way through a concrete jungle at times. London is quite a green…

Part two of Bridgerton season three has just dropped and, as a major fan of the Netflix series, I’ve already devoured every episode. I love…

This year, the weather has so far been very disappointing in Europe and especially here in the UK. In fact it has been a total…

This trip down to the seaside in East Sussex on the south coast of England couldn’t have come at a better time as I was itching for…

In April, we escaped the seemingly endless rain England was showering us with and, for a few days, sought sanctuary on the French Riviera. We…

Antibes, in the South of France, is decidedly more rustic in feel than its French Riviera neighbours Cannes and Nice. But for it, the town…

Nice, in the heart of the south of France, is a bustling city with so much to see. A popular destination on the French Riviera,…

Spring has (kind of) sprung in London, and one of my favourite things about this season are the cherry blossom trees that bloom. It’s easy…

One of the things I most love about my home city of London are all the free to enter museums there are. Whether you’re interested…

©2023 Karis Tavernier-Nicholas For many, a trip to Paris is a dream come true. Going to the city of love fills many with great excitement…

Le tour eiffel, the iron lady, the eiffel tower… however you know it, whatever you call it, you’ve probably heard of it. With France one…

One of the things I most love about London are all the free to enter museums on offer. For culture lovers, there really is a…

As it’s mum’s (Cher) birthday today, we decided to head to our favourite French patisserie in London to celebrate: Maison Bertaux. Maison Bertaux © 2024…

On a recent trip to Paris, I spent time enjoying some of the things the city has to offer; the architecture, the shops, and, of…

We’re now in the midst of the bleak midwinter. The joys of Christmas have passed. Winter is in full swing. Let’s face it: the month…

London is a sprawling city that sometimes feels like it’s only getting bigger. Unless having several days at your disposal, you’re unlikely to see all…

It’s no secret that Paris is a city that’s a feast for the eyes (and our Instagram feeds!) For that, packing everything you’d like to…

Whimsical Whatever is a blog started in late 2023 by us, mother-daughter team, Cher and Karis Tavernier-Nicholas. Having mulled the idea of starting a blog…