Justin Hopper

Here at La Vida Liverpool we love to showcase boss businesses! We've recently discovered an amazing independent business that definitely deserves shouting about and as it's dog related, what's not to like about it? Here we tell you the…

The Wirral seaside town of New Brighton has suffered a degree of neglect for years now, but there's an exciting regeneration project that's set to re-ignite the town and put it firmly on the map as a top tourist destination. Here at La Vida…

Here at La Vida Liverpool we love a Vivienne Westwood showcase in the Liverpool store and we were honoured to attend another one of their glamorous events. The Mathew Street boutique was buzzing with creatives as fashion designers, models,…

Here at La Vida Liverpool we LOVE Khao Soi Thai in Hoylake! If you read our recent feature on them or if you've visited, you'll be aware that they offer top quality Thai cuisine and fine wine in a stylish setting and with great service --…

There are many ways to relax this Easter but for an escape that's local there aren't many better places to visit than The Refreshment Rooms. Situated in a secluded spot on the banks of the River Mersey, The Refreshment Rooms is one of…

As we near our 1st birthday in April, we had the honour and privilege of appearing on BBC Radio Merseyside! Our Editor, Justin Hopper, was invited as a guest on Jermaine Foster's evening show on Thursday 21st March to talk about poetry,…

As festival season approaches it's time to get in the mood for crazy, colourful carnival activities in the Liverpool region. A melting pot of music and energy, Liverpool and its surrounding areas offer a diverse range of fun filled fiestas…

After the sell-out success of the UK's first ever Pancrase fighting tournament back in September, Jigoku returns to Merseyside on 14th April and is set to be another entertaining extravaganza! The Japanese mixed martial arts craze,…

Here at La Vida Liverpool we love a good party and this city has an abundance of quality events to choose from every weekend! Over the past year we've been following Liverpool's exciting DJ talent, TONi, and she's told us about a very…

Far away enough to feel like a proper escape yet within a couple of hours of Merseyside, Anglesey is ideal for a relaxing break and we sought refuge one Sunday at Château Rhianfa. With plenty of beauty spots and hidden beaches to explore,…

With BBC Radio 6 Music's fantastic festival coming to Liverpool at the end of March, Angel Field Festival will be running alongside the sensational showcase courtesy of Liverpool Hope University! Between Friday 22nd March and Saturday 30th…

When was the last time you visited Lark Lane? Whilst there have been great things happening at The Baltic Market and in Liverpool city centre, it's important to remember the abundance of options for dining and drinking on Lark Lane -- most…