For a district that is after all mostly office space, the City is less boring than its sounds.
Browsing Category Around the Globe
Travel stories, cultural observations, and life on the road—from extended stays to unexpected detours.
Never Take the British Weather with You
We were greeted by a torrential downpour. Welcome to London!
Tuning to London 2012 and Checking Out Olympic Venues
We didn’t come to London for the Olympics, but like most people, we tuned in to the world event—may as well, right?
Do You Speak British English?
I speak American/Canadian English, not British English. It always takes me a minute or two to tune to regional accents, such as Kiwi, Australian or British (for Scottish accent, it takes me a bit longer… ever watched Trainspotting? I need subtitles!).
Don’t Care About the Royals, Still Checking Out Buckingham
In London you pretty much have to walk by Buckingham Palace.
London’s Skyline is Fascinating along Queen’s Walk
For such an old European city, London’s skyline quite modern and features several very interesting buildings.