Neal’s Yard is a charming little square found just off of Neal Street near Covent Garden. Besides for the Neal’s Yard Cheese shop with its magnificent selection of British Isles farmstead cheeses, you can find a small mix of boutique shops selling natural and organic products, cafes and a spa. It can, however, be a bit tricky to find. Look for a narrow alley with the green frame holding two wooden barrels overhead. You’ll then […]
Another truly great place in the hub of London to sit, rest your weary sightseeing feet, and people watch. There seems to always be something happening there – street entertainment, a parade, a match celebration, a protest or demonstration and the red busses circling the square add color to the fountains, Nelson’s Column, the stone lions and the fourth plinth. The impressive (and free) National Gallery borders the square. To the east is St. James […]
Another hard to miss icon of the London skyline is the London Eye. The huge ferris wheel is visible from almost everywhere and all the major landmarks are visible from the top. Of course, the ride should be considered a must do if you’re visiting London and don’t be put off by the extremely long queue as it goes down quickly. Once inside, I think your experience will depend on who is in the pod […]
Now this is one place in London you will spend a great deal of time at. You will also spend a great deal of ££ to do it. But of all the places to go in London, this one is a must. On top of being the home of the crown jewels, you will really get a sense of London’s bloody history. There are lots of nooks, crannies and turrets to explore with tales of […]
More than just a clock, Big Ben is one of the most prominent and photographed symbols of the United Kingdom and celebrated its 150th anniversary on May 31st, 2009. The tower is officially known as the Elizabeth Tower and holds the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world (the first being at Minneapolis City Hall). The beauty of the tower must be enjoyed from the outside though as public entrance is not allowed. A […]