Yaiza Canopoli, Author at Secret London

Yaiza Canopoli is a Branded Content Staff Writer for Secret London and other cities in the UK. Before joining Secret Media Network, she lived and worked in Singapore for five years, where she was the Associate Editor for interior design magazine Tatler Homes, followed by a short stint as a freelance writer for American DIY site House Digest. She spends her free time in aerial and pole classes, reading, learning web development for fun, and discovering new hobbies and places around the city. She's fluent in English, Spanish, German, and Italian.

A new community initiative is helping strangers make long-term friends over coffee and shared interests

Trying to make friends in a city can be so tough. It’s especially hard as a newcomer, but even if you’ve been a Londoner your whole life, meeting new people is never easy. If you’ve been trying to make...

Things to do

This 800-year-old cathedral will be completely transformed to house a 90s silent disco in November

If you haven’t yet heard of Silent Discos In Incredible Places, you’re in for a treat. This unique tour brings silent discos to some of the world's most amazing locations, including many a historic buildi...

Culture Things to do

Last chance to see over 150 impossible artworks by M.C. Escher up close in London: the captivating exhibition closes in September

Having captivated over 20 million visitors worldwide, a major exhibition presented by Arthemisia landed in London for the first time ever this year, showing over 150 original works by Dutch graphic artist...

Culture Things to do

The most fabulous burlesque, cabaret and circus shows in London to switch up your boring date night plans

It’s time to inject a sense of adventure into your date nights - instead of the usual wine and dine, get yourself and your date tickets to one of London’s best theatrical evenings, be it a fabulous cabar...

Sports Things to do

The countdown is on for Formula E weekend! Get ready for adrenaline-fuelled racing, live music, VR simulators, and electrifying festival vibes

It’s time to get pumped, because the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is once again hitting the track at Excel London on August 15-16 - yep, that’s this weekend! Part of the 2026 Hankook London E-Prix...

Cinema Things to do

Caught the ancient history bug after watching The Odyssey? Step inside ancient civilisations at these incredible immersive experiences in London

The world of The Odyssey can be a brutal one, but that makes it no less fascinating. Diving into the epic drama on the big screen has certainly sparked a craving for all of the ancient history we can get...

Things to do

This new immersive experience at SEA LIFE London turns the whole family into ‘ocean heroes’ this summer

A new adventure awaits explorers young and old at SEA LIFE London this summer: the Sea Creature Rescue Squad invites you on a unique journey through interactive new trails and fun puzzles and challenges a...

Food & drink Things to do

Heads up, wine lovers – this exclusive white wine tasting experience with gourmet dining is coming to London for just two evenings

Mark your calendars, wine lovers, because a very special event awaits you this September. Encountr is bringing an intimate white wine experience to Marylebone for just two evenings, on September 1 and Nov...

Food & drink Things to do

A new wine tasting experience is coming to London, taking your taste buds on a journey through five Pinot Noir wines from around the world, paired with seasonal bites

After a series of white wine tasting experiences, Encountr now brings an exclusive new event to Marylebone, perfect for red wine lovers. An intimate Pinot Noir tasting experience is taking over Vinoly for...

Culture Things to do

This magical exhibition lets you step inside a children’s picture book: walk through a whimsical world and immerse yourself in heartwarming stories of family and home

This summer, a magical fairytale world awaits you. A new exhibition is on its way to London, and it invites you to step directly into the warmth and whimsy of a living children’s picture book, enchanting...