Mikel and I go on our first trip to London! I spill the beans on being a penny-pinching traveler, relishing in Asian gastronomic delights, and unearthing hidden gems in thrift stores.♥️
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME THIS TIME! And for the extra effort of commenting.❤️
I was so tired of writing by the end of the article that I forgot to add the list of free museums!!! Oh and I’ll comment here the list a friend of mine sent me for spots in each area.😊
List from a friend of mine (the lovely Maddi) who used to live in London, divided by area! Helped me A LOT.
LONDON
Westminster Area
-Big Ben
-Westminster Abbey
-Downing Street
-Buckingham Palace
-St James’ Park
-Green Park
-London Eye
-Leake Street Tunnel
City Centre
-Piccadilly Circus
-China Town
-Leicester Square
-Trafalgar Square
-The National Gallery
-Oxford Circus/Regent’s Street
-Covent Garden
-Neil’s Yard
-Cute Stores: Lego, M&Ms.
-West End: Watch a musical?
City of London (Financial District)
-Skyscrapers, fancy bars + restaurants
-Skygarden (Amazing view and free but you should book your slot months in advance.)
-St Paul’s Cathedral
-Liverpool Street
-Bank of England
Hackney/Shoreditch (Hipster Zone)
-Brick lane
-The Blues Kitchen- Shoreditch. Live music on some days. Check: https://link.dice.fm/6vXEeVzCpsb
-Axe Throwing https://www.skeeters.ax
-In Hackney there are cool bars with terrazas by the canal
-Columbia Road Flower Market (Sunday mornings)
London Bridge
-Tower Bridge
-Tower of London
-Borough Market
-The Shard: Views
-St Kathatrine Docks. - aother rooftop nearby: https://www.skylightbars.com
-The george pub. Food quality is good compared to other Pubs. BOOK IF YOU WANT TO GO! (https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/george-southwark/?utm_source=g_places&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign= )
Kensington
-Hyde Park( from Nov 17th Winter Wonderland!!)/Kensington Gardens
-Royal Albert Hall
-Notting Hill
-Portobello Market
-Harrods
-Natural History Museum
-Victoria & Albert Museum
-Science Museum
-Holland Park
- Churchil Arms Pub- wall full of flowers!(https://www.churchillarmskensington.co.uk/?utm_source=googlemybusiness&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=yext&utm_content=P021&y_source=1_MTIyMzcwMzEtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D)
Camden Town Area
-Camden market
-Cyberdog store
-Primrose Hill
-King’s Cross station ( If you’re a Harry Potter Fan) + St Pancras
-British Museum
Other tips:
**Kew Gardens. Outskirts if you have time!
**Greenwich. Same!
**Sunday Roasts in Pubs
** Afternoon tea: Scones, Sandwiches and Cakes + tea or a sparkly wine if you want an upgrade 🤣
**A bit far but always wanted to go for typical local food:
https://g.co/kgs/KEDfNf
**Interesting London content:
https://instagram.com/secret.london?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Another great post! Gotta save this for when I ever return to London! Tips from people who used to live there is the best of all if you ask me!
Keep it up with the blogging! I don't always respond but I (almost) always read them! Hope to see you somewhere next year!!
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME THIS TIME! And for the extra effort of commenting.❤️
I was so tired of writing by the end of the article that I forgot to add the list of free museums!!! Oh and I’ll comment here the list a friend of mine sent me for spots in each area.😊