"Recreational Wayfaring" is the way to go, says Paul Symonds: If you want to experience the real side of a city, the idea of "Recreational Wayfinding" might be for you. What is "Recreational Wayfinding"? Well, have you ever explored a city without any real idea of where you are going, leaving the … [Read more...]
Discover East London’s Hidden Gems
Get off the tourist trail and explore London's East End: When you're only in a city for a few days, it's easy to get sucked into the tourist trap of just visiting the famous landmarks listed in the guide book and missing the hidden gems just around the corner. To me, London is about anything but … [Read more...]
London: Step by Step – Old Curiosity Shop
Walking around an ancient capital city like London is a pleasure. As well as enjoying the sights, smells and sounds, you still have to have your wits about you. And be ready to take in the enormous amount of history around you. The weather was perfect for walking. No rain and … [Read more...]
London – Jubilee Walk
I met Carol at Paddington Station and we take the Underground to Victoria Station. These large London stations connect London to the rest of Britain and Europe. Always lots of people milling and walking about. We walk down to the Royal Mews to have a look at the Queens horses and Stables. One of the … [Read more...]
London Restaurants | Strada London Italian Restaurant
Dinner with a View: It's always tricky knowing where to go for meals when you're travelling. So, when our friends Neil and Linda suggested that it's nice having dinner at the Strada restaurant where you can have a beautiful night view of the Tower Bridge and the River Thames, we were thankful … [Read more...]