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.

Things to do Top news

The ‘Most Beautiful Village In The World’ Just 2 Hours From London Could Soon Impose This Traffic Rule To Stop Tourists From Visiting – Preserving Its Chocolate-Box Fantasy Of Cobbled Lanes And Preventing Over-Tourism

If you close your eyes and picture the quintessential English countryside, chances are you’ll see something not far from this village - a chocolate-box fantasy of cobbled lanes, honeyed stone cottages, and gently rippli...

Escapes Things to do

This 160-Year-Old Pier On England’s Coast Will Soon Reopen After A Major £20 Million Restoration – And It Is The UK’s Second Longest Pier

This Victorian-era pier, stretching 1.1 kilometres and dating back to the 1860s, has been closed since 2022 due to safety concerns, including rotting wood, rusty steel supports, and a minor fire caused by faulty electri...

Escapes

This Historic City Less Than 60 Minutes From London Was Once The Ancient Capital Of England – And Is England’s Best-Kept Secret For A Winter Weekend Away

If you’re searching for a in the UK, few places capture the season’s magic like this small but stunning city that once held the title of England’s capital. Frequently topping lists as one of the best places to live in...

Escapes

The ‘Most Picturesque’ Rail Line In Britain Has Finally Reopened After A £1.4M Upgrade – Offering Panoramic Views Of Rolling Hills, Waterfalls And Valleys

The tradition runs deep, with the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the far north Highland lines, and meandering routes across Yorkshire and Wales all vying for the title of Britain’s most beautiful. Renowned for its stunning , thi...

Food & drink Top news

These 22 UK Restaurants Have Just Been Recognised By The Michelin Guide – London Leads With Nine Stunning Newcomers

If you’ve been binging Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars hosted by Top Jaw’s Jesse Burgess on Apple TV like I have, then you’ll know that any whiff of news has all of us - you, me, and every foodie out there, in an ab...

Culture Top news

London’s Iconic Ronnie Scott’s Is Bringing Its Legendary Soho Jazz Nights To Peckham – And Tickets Are Just £15

legendary jazz vibe is set to make a vibrant new appearance in with the launch of its "Ronnie’s Lates" series, an exciting initiative that brings the iconic Late Late Show energy from Soho into London’s grassroots mus...

This UK Airline Has Just Been Crowned Britain’s Most Reliable With Almost Zero Cancellations – And It’s The Budget Carrier You Least Expected

If you’ve ever sat in a departure lounge clutching a £6 Pret sandwich, staring bitterly at the delayed sign glowing above your gate - this one’s for you. According to a new report from AirAdvisor, the UK’s most reliabl...

The UK’s 2025 Best City Has Just Been Revealed And It’s No Longer London – These Are The Two Cities Outshining The Capital And Why

In a plot twist nobody saw coming, London’s no longer the best city in the UK. Yes, you read that right. The 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards have shaken things up, with London sliding down to third pl...

Escapes Things to do

The UK’s Most Unexpected Seaside Escape Under 3 Hours From London Has Just Been Named A Top 2026 Destination – And It’s Being Compared With The Likes Of Rio De Janeiro And The Dolomites

When you picture the world’s top travel destinations, chances are your mind drifts to palm-fringed beaches or far-flung cities with bustling street markets. But in a surprising twist, one very British port city has just...

Culture Top news

This Iconic South London Venue Is Reopening As A Nightclub Again In 2026 – The Team Behind Night Tales And Netil360 Are Reviving Peckham Palais

One of South London’s most iconic nightlife venues, is making an eagerly awaited comeback in February 2026 after nearly 15 years of inactivity. Once a bustling hotspot on , this legendary club is being reborn thanks to...