The 5th of November is Guy Fawkes Day – Remember, Remember the 5th of November: The 5th of November is Guy Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night or Fireworks Night in Britain and all around the country you’ll find Bonfire Night festivities and massive firework displays. This British tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of […]
Where to Shop in London
London Shopping – Tips on Where to Shop in London: Hey big spenders, pack your Euros, Dollars, Dinars, Yen, Gold or whatever currency you hold and head to London. With Sterling still trundling along its recessionary journey, international visitors can indulge in some excellent-value retail therapy shopping in London. Westfield London This is the London’s […]
Neal’s Yard – A Fabulous Cheese Shop in Borough Market
Neal’s Yard Dairy – A Fabulous Cheese Shop in Borough Market: Borough Market is on our list of places to visit today, but our timing went a little askew and we arrive to find a pretty shut market. The day would have ended on a highly disappointing note, except that on leaving the market hall […]
A Charming Waterside Cafe in Little Venice
THE WATERSIDE CAFE IS SET IN A NARROWBOAT IN THE IDYLLIC LITTLE VENICE: Shortly after arriving at Little Venice, we spot the Waterside Cafe. This idyllic cafe is situated on a narrowboat moored in picture-postcard Little Venice at the junction of the Grand Union and Regent’s Canals. Decorated with baskets of hanging flowers, the charming […]
Canal Cruises and Canal Holidays – Regents Canal
Take a canal cruise along the historic Regents Canal: The Regent’s Canal runs from the Limehouse Basin in East London’s Docklands to Little Venice in north-west London’s Maida Vale. You can do canal cruises on the prettiest and most interesting section of the canal – between Camden Lock and Little Venice. Canal Cruise Operators Jenny […]
Regent’s Canal – Popular for its Boating Holidays
The Regent’s Canal is One of London’s Best-Kept Secrets: To say that the Regent’s Canal is one of the best-kept secrets in London is no exaggeration. I’ve been travelling to London since the 1990’s and yet this year is the first time that I’m visiting this Canal with nearly 200 years of history. The nine-mile […]
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 for their […]
London Duck City Sightseeing Tour
A Road and River London Sightseeing Adventure the Kids will Love: Just when you think you’ve seen all forms of London sightseeing transport options, this large yellow amphibious craft cruises past you with a load of tourists on board. Ah, the London Duck! The London Duck lets you see London’s sights in a way you […]
Camden Passage – Antiques and Collectibles Shopping
Camden Passage – London’s Unique Antique Market: We’re on our way to Neil’s place when he suggests that we may be interested in having a quick look at Camden Passage Market. Camden Passage is a collection of small antique shops, arcades and open air stalls, selling antiques and collectibles as well as other second-hand goods. […]
Punch Tavern – Fleet Street | London Pubs
Punch Tavern – 99 Fleet Street: Along the Fleet Street stretch of our London Walk, we come across the Punch Tavern. As it happens, it’s nearly lunchtime, so this calls for a stop in this heritage London pub which Tony knows very well. The pub was quite empty when we arrived, but from 1:00 p.m, […]
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