LONDON’S BEST IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES [updated March 2025]

March 26, 2025 2 Comments

Looking for immersive experiences in London? Well, good, because I’m the UK’s biggest independent immersive experience blogger. Whenever an immersive experience launches in London, I’m there no matter how weird it is. I have visited more than 100 so far!

Below London’s best immersive experiences that I have tried and tested, organised by type. This article gets updated regularly, check the last published date for the latest update time and you’ll find 30+ immersive experiences here at all times.

Something needs updating? Give me a shout in the comments, or on Instagram (@travelwithpau).

THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHT

London: 58th Street Jazz Age Experience

Step into a 1930s New York fantasy with a visit to 58th Street, a super-speakeasy in Manhattan. Enjoy a 6-course tasting menu as you experience Harlem jazz, Park Avenue dining, and the Manhattan Island excess of the Jazz Age. Descend into a world of Harlem jazz, Park Avenue feasting, and Manhattan Island excess. One of the hottest experiences in London right now! You MUST NOT miss it. Book it here.

Traitors Live Experience

This is one of the most exciting immersive experience launches of 2025! The official live, playable experience based on the BAFTA and Emmy award-winning TV show, The Traitors is set to launch in London’s West End, Spring 2025. The Traitors: Live Experience will allow players to dive into the world of the hit TV series as they take a seat at ‘The Round Table’, participate in missions and work together to uncover the Traitors. Tickets are already on sale here.

LONDON’S IMMERSIVE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES

Acid Bath Murder Experience

The Acid Bath Murderer Experience invites you to re-live the life of the notorious serial killer: John George Haigh. The journey will take you through a number of 360 degree immersive sets full of special effects. You won’t just be a bystander though. The Acid Bath Murderer Experience is fully interactive, featuring Escape Game style challenges and puzzles to deepen the narrative. Hounds who are behind it, are an award winning immersive-experience-meets-escape-game production company. Their previous experiences are amongst the Top 500 escape rooms in the world, and I can see why! Their venue in Crawley is super easy to get to them from London via a quick train, and I can guarantee you that you won’t regret it. Book it here.

Candlelight

Concerts illuminated by candlelight? I’m definitely in! Fever has recently launched Candlelight, affordable and intimate concerts performed by live musicians in some of the most iconic venues in London that transport you to a fairytale. I had the chance to attend a concert in the beautiful conservatory in Syon Park to listen to City String Ensemble play Movie Soundtrack Disney classics, and I might have shed a tear or two. Book it here.

United Kingdom

VISITING BELFAST: EPIC BELFAST BUCKET LIST & TRAVEL GUIDE

December 20, 2024 2 Comments

VISITING BELFAST: BUCKET LIST AND TRAVEL GUIDE JAFFA MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN

What do YOU think of when you think of Belfast? For me all I could think is a troubled past, Titanic and the well known natural phenomenon Giants Causeway. Other than that I had no idea what I was going to discover on my visit and my expectations were low, which is a good thing, but what’s better is that they were exceeded. Like through the roof!

As you may know, Belfast is in Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom, my current home. What I loved about visiting Belfast was that I needed to hop on a plane so it gave me the feeling I was travelling abroad when I actually wasn’t. That might be you too!

Nowadays Belfast is my second home, as I own short term accommodation properties in the city. I’m constantly advising and engaging tourist so I do dare say I know a lot. So if you are visiting do me a favour and stay in one of them… wink, wink!

VISITING BELFAST: BELFAST BUCKET LIST & TRAVEL GUIDE — GRAND OPERA HOUSE

VISITING BELFAST: THE ESSENTIALS

Transport / Belfast City is quite small and fully walkable, there’s buses of course, but frankly you don’t even need them. However, I do encourage you to get a rental car so you can independently visit the rest of Northern Ireland which is also very small so you can use Belfast as your base. Book your rental using DiscoverCars, the website I recommend for all international car hires. If you are not renting a car, should you require an airport transfer, I always use WelcomePickups.

Tours / There are countless tours on Belfast but these are the most popular ones, and the Giants Causeway one is obligatory if you should you not rent a car:
Giant’s Causeway and Game of Thrones Day Tour
Belfast: Political Taxi Tour
The Titanic Experience with SS Nomadic Visit
Political Conflict 3-Hour Walking Tour
Belfast: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Stay / We own various properties in Belfast so you can find one that suits your needs here. Our properties have 5 star reviews across the board and are perfect for families and groups of 4/5 people, while still affordable and walking distance from the city centre. If you are looking for something smaller or we don’t have availability (which is more frequent than not) then check out these hotels:

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast $$$
The Merchant Hotel $$$
AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast $$
Bullitt Hotel $$
Malone Lodge Hotel $$
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre $

Eat / My top recommendations for each meal:
Brunch/Breakfast: Neighbourhood
Coffee: Established Coffee
Dinner: Jumon (yes, it’s veggie but trust me you won’t care)

Connect / You’ll need mobile data while you are in Belfast, I always recommend using an eSIM (there’s absolutely no need for a physical one!). I always use Sim Local, and you can get 5% discount with code TRAVELWITHPAU. Get it here.

Get Insured / Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong when you travel. World Nomads offers coverage for more than 150 activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more.

WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN BELFAST

Hop-on; hop-off Belfast’s main sites

A great way to start your trip is to take a hop-on; hop-off bus across all Belfast city top attractions. It’s the perfect way to get started and get an overview of the city if you are short on time and an efficient way to get around the furthest away sites. I took this one with Belfast City Tours and loved it. It stops on 19 sites (many which I feature below) and pricing wise it’s great. Book it here, or below:

Thailand

KRABI BUCKET LIST: THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN KRABI, THAILAND

April 9, 2025 3 Comments

KRABI BUCKET LIST: THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN KRABI, THAILAND — **Family Tree Hotel**

After a great time in the town of Pai in North Thailand, it was time to go explore the Andaman Sea. Krabi is one of the most visited places in Thailand due to its proximity to many of the famous islands that feature on most tourists’ Thailand itineraries. Many people visit Krabi purely as a stop-off point before heading on to Koh Phi Phi or Koh Lanta — but I’m here to tell you that Krabi is a fantastic destination in its own right.

When I started planning my Thailand trip, I quickly realised that Krabi would make an ideal base to explore the region. With each Google search, the list of the best things to do in Krabi just kept growing — jungle treks, limestone cliffs, temples, island-hopping tours, and some of the most stunning beaches in the country.

It can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what’s worth your time and what to skip, so I’ve put together this guide to help you make the most of your trip. Whether you’re here for a few days or a longer stay, these are the best and most unique things to do in Krabi.

VISITING KRABI: THE ESSENTIALS

Transport / Krabi is easily accessible by air, land, and sea, making it a perfect gateway to the southern Thai islands. Krabi International Airport (KBV) connects to major cities in Thailand and some international hubs, with plenty of budget airlines flying in daily. From the airport, you can grab a shuttle, taxi, or private transfer to Ao Nang, Krabi Town, or your resort — most rides take 30–45 minutes. I always use WelcomePickups for airport transfers. If you’re coming from Phuket, Koh Lanta, or other nearby destinations, ferries and minivans run regularly. You can pre-book your ferry tickets here.

Tours / There are countless tours across Krabi but these are the most popular ones:
Krabi: Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Boat Tour
Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling
Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour
Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

Stay / There are tons of hotels in Krabi to choose from, and which you choose will depend on your budget and location. Some of the most popular, and highly rated include:
Rayavadee $$$
The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort $$
Ban Sainai Resort $$
Bluesotel Smart Krabi Aonang Beach (Adults Only) $$
Wake Up Aonang Hotel $
Family Tree Hotel $$

Connect / You’ll need mobile data while you are in Krabi, I always recommend using an eSIM (there’s absolutely no need for a physical one!). I always use Sim Local, and you can get 5% discount with code TRAVELWITHPAU. Get it here.

Get Insured / Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong when you travel. World Nomads offers coverage for more than 150 activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more.

Thailand

KOH TAO BUCKET LIST AND TRAVEL GUIDE

April 5, 2025 2 Comments

Koh Tao was my favourite island in Thailand. I loved all of them, but Koh Tao has a perfect size, beautiful beaches, outstanding diving and snorkeling, as well as the perfect amount of partying – there is some but it’s not at the crazy annoying level. These are my favourite things to do in the island, as well as where to stay, and more!

VISITING KOH TAO: THE ESSENTIALS

Transport / The only way to get to Koh Tao is by ferry from Surat Thani or Koh Samui. Once on the island, walking is the main mode of transport as well as scooters and boats. Pre-book your ferry tickets here.

Tours / Snorkelling and diving are the top activities in Koh Tao, as such these are the best tours:
PADI Open Water Course
Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch
Try Scuba Diving 1-Day Experience
Koh Nangyuan & Hidden Bays Snorkeling Tour w/ Lunch

Stay / These are my hotel recommendations in Koh Tao:
Jamahkiri Resort & Spa $$$
Koh Tao Coral Grand Resort $$$
The Beach Club Koh Tao $$
Sensi Paradise Beach Resort $$
The Tarna Resort $$
Ban’s Diving Resort $$
Seashell Resort & Spa $$

Eat / My top recommendations for each meal:
Breakfast/Brunch: Blue Water Café
Lunch: Coconut Monkey
Dinner: Barracuda

Connect / You’ll need mobile data while you are in Thailand, I always recommend using an eSIM (there’s absolutely no need for a physical one!) – here’s some eSIM options for Thailand.

Get Insured / Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong when you travel. World Nomads offers coverage for more than 150 activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more.

BEST THINGS TO DO IN KOH TAO

Explore the Underwater World

This is probably the number one reason people come to Koh Tao, and that’s because Koh Tao has a the perfect combination: amazing snorkel, and really low prices. So a lot of people will come here just to do the PADI Certification. I didn’t do mine because I had already done it somewhere else, but wether Sign up for a PADI Open Water Course or simply snorkel in shallow reefs teeming with marine life. You can book your course here otherwise here are some more relaxed tours and diving experiences:

Portugal

LISBON BUCKET LIST

March 30, 2025 15 Comments

Lisbon was the first stop from my Portugal nine day trip. As soon as I got out from the metro in Chiado, I fell in love with the city! The colors, the light bathing the atmosphere, the tiles. I think it’s impossible not to love Lisbon. Anyways, in this post you’ll find everything about Lisbon: what to do and eat, where to stay and how to get around.

LISBON BUCKET LIST: THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN LISBON

Start with a walking tour

As soon as you get to Lisbon, take a walking tour to get a grasp of what the city has to offer, the main sights and some insider tips from the tour guides that live there. It will help organise how you’ll spend the rest of your time in the city, and you can ask all the questions you want.

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