Vaishnavi Pandey, Author at Secret London

Born and raised in India, Vaishnavi Pandey is a South London-based writer and documentary photographer. Before working as a Staff Writer at Secret Media Network, she worked as a Social Media Producer at Earthrise Studio, a writer and photographer for publications such as Mixmag, Noctis Magazine and Unsettled Magazine. When she's not writing or taking photographs, you'll find her looking for new music, catchings gigs or cooking for her loved ones.

When Is The Shortest Day Of The Year In 2025? – Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Winter Solstice

December is here, kicking off meteorological winter across the UK. But if you'd rather hold off on the winter woollies until the winter solstice, that means a couple more weeks of patience. This event signals the Nort...

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11 Of The Most Magical Places To Do Your Christmas Shopping

As the holiday season descends upon , the city transforms into a of , , and festive cheer. The city offers an array of shopping destinations that cater to every taste and budget, making it the perfect place to find uni...

Christmas Escapes

This Medieval Christmas Market Just Under Two Hours From London Is One Of Europe’s Oldest Dating Back To The Late Middle Ages – And Direct Flights From London Start At £15

While London and the UK is home to some pretty impressive Christmas markets such as the or the - nothing beats Germany and its abundance of stunning festive markets dotted across the country. Germany boasts some of ,...

Christmas Escapes

One Of Europe’s Newest Christmas Markets Has Just Opened And It’s Just Over Two Hours From London By Eurostar – This Brand New Swiss-Village Style Christmas Market Is Being Called One Of Europe’s Best

There's a brand new in town - not in but in a neighbouring European city just a train ride away from the UK capital. And so, you can expect a festive escape, pairing Swiss chalet charm with big-city Parisian sparkle -...

Christmas Escapes

This Christmas Market Has Just Been Named Among The UK’s Best For 2025 And It’s Just 1.5 Hours From London – Set In The Heart Of A UNESCO Heritage City Full Of Cobblestones And Georgian Architecture

While boasts some of the most magical like and the - the sheer crowds and urban chaos can sometimes dim the festive charm. So it's no surprise that families look elsewhere to enjoy the festive period. This Christma...

Christmas Escapes

The Second Oldest Christmas Market In Europe Known As The ‘Capital Of Christmas’ Is Just Under Two Hours From London – This Magical Is Home To A 450-Year-Old Market And One Of The Tallest Decorated Trees In Europe

This festive city adoringly referred to the “Capital of Christmas” sits in Europe and just a short flight from . The “Capital of Christmas”, a title rooted in centuries of festive tradition rather than clever marketing...

Christmas Escapes

One Of Europe’s Best Christmas Markets Is Under An Hour From London And Is Set Against England’s Most Beautiful Cathedral – It’s Completely Free To Enter

This historic , located less than an hour from by train, is among the UK’s most beloved festive spots and ranked among , famed for its authentic and picturesque holiday atmosphere. Set against the awe-inspiring backdr...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves Has Unveiled The 2025 Budget Setting Out The Government’s Tax And Spending Plans For The Year – Here’s The Budget 2025 At A Glance And What It Means For You

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her second Budget, setting out the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead. While several measures were trailed in advance, others emerged early after the Office for...

Christmas Escapes

Europe’s Most Photographed Christmas Market Sits In One Of The World’s Most Beautiful Cities – Where Its Iconic Gothic Church Rises Behind A 20-Metre Christmas Tree And Dozens Of Wooden Chalets

This turn an already fairytale city into a cinematic winter set, and nowhere captures that magic better than the main market in Old Town Square. Here, the Gothic spires of Týn Church sit behind a towering and a sea of...

Christmas Escapes

Europe’s Largest Christmas Market Has Opened Its Doors And It’s Just 3 Hours From London – A 280,000 M² Wonderland Filled Decorated Chalets, A Giant Ice Rink And A Flying Santa

For travellers in looking for a spectacular getaway, this sprawls across an extraordinary 280,000 square metres and transforms multiple iconic city squares and streets into a magical winter wonderland. Europe's large...