On the south side of the River Thames, within walking distance of the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, lies Kennington. Primarily a residential area (and there are some very large, very expensive houses in this area – a five bed-roomed house could easily set you back over £2 million), the area has more to offer than you might think at first sight. Read more…
Another area not too far from the city and the West End is Islington. It sits between Liverpool Road on the west and New North Road on the south-east. A town has existed here since Saxon times. Islington has gone through a number of changes of fortune over the years (the Angel, Islington appears on Monopoly boards and is one of the less expensive properties). Nowadays it’s described as “up and coming” and in its very expensive parts, like Kennington, a five bed-roomed house will cost in the region of £2.5 million. Read more…
The site of the Old Truman Brewery and the same area in which Jack the Ripper committed his murders, Brick Lane is now full of curry restaurants, shops and galleries, and is the heart of the Bangladeshi community. Read more…
One of the things tourists love most about London is the open spaces. Not all of them are Royal Parks, but (there are only eight of them), small green spaces are fitted in wherever possible. All of the Royal Parks are feature events throughout the year – concerts, theatre events, funfairs, etc. This is just a very brief overview of the Royal Parks: Read more…
When traveling to London England, it is important to choose a quality hotel. Please continue reading on to see what a few of your options include. Read more…
If you’ve never been to London, or have even been there several times, there are points of interest throughout the city that are worth checking out. London is not only rich in history, but offers wonderfully famous buildings. Visiting them during your trip is definitely a must. Read more…
Markets are an important part of everyday life in London, where produce is sold, goods are bartered and bargains are made. There are several scattered all over the city, all specialising in different wares. Here’s a guide to the main markets and what they have to offer. Read more…
London being a tourist as well as a financial hub always sees lots of people coming here. Whether you are a business traveler or leisure traveler, shopping is always on the cards. You can opt for the world famous Harrods and can also go for the local shopping as the options are wide open. Few of them named randomly are: Read more…
Originally set up by members of the West Indian community, The Notting Hill Carnival started on 1965 and since then it has grown so much that today is the World’s second largest street festival.
Every year more than 1 million people are expected to dance and join the Caribbean rhythm and soul of this particular Carnival. It is split over the Sunday and Monday Bank Holiday and although it may sound weird, Sunday crowds will not be as dense as on Monday. Read more…
Are you in the mist of planning a trip to London, England? If so, you likely already know there is so much for you to do and see. The area is filled with beautiful and historical landmarks, all of which are considered must visits. If you not only want to view these landmarks, but learn about their history or see them in a slightly unusual way, a guided tour of London is right for you. Read more…