What a bloody amazing spot! Any fan of graffiti, hip hop, or art in general must make a stop here…read moreto soak in the absolutely stunning pieces of work. Despite not having a single artistic bone in my body, I've been a lifelong graffiti fan ever since the heyday in the 90s when subways and freeway signs back home in the States were all bombed out. I just happened to stumble upon this magical place as I was exploring the area near where I am staying in Southwark. I originally noticed it through a gated fence, and assumed it was some abandoned, desolate spot that artists have taken over. Little did I know that upon further inspection, Leake Street Arches (Tunnel) is simply massive, and extends as far as the eye can see with some of the most stunning artwork you will ever come across, and it is all perfectly legal! It totally reminds me of one of my favorite spot back in the day, the eternal, legendary 5 Pointz in Long Island City, New York (check my profile photo)! That place will forever have a special place in my heart, and thankfully, I have found its heir apparent! This 100% legal wall was made famous by a nameless world famous artist you may have heard of, and has an agreed upon paint over policy. Every time you visit, you may see something new, and at any given time, you will likely find groups of artists working on their next big piece. Of course being publicly sanctioned, they don't tolerate any tomfoolery, so there is a mutual level of respect amongst the artists. You may also witness rap battles, poetry slams, and dance offs, as if you were in the middle of filming for You Got Served or Beat Street! Built into the tunnel itself is a plethora of bars and restaurants, so you can enjoy the art and entertainment while imbibing on your favorite lager and downing some munchies. Best of all, the environment is mostly family friendly. Graffiti may have a negative reputation amongst some uninformed individuals, but a quick visit down here with little Sally and Billy in tow can change your whole perspective of it. Travel guides will rarely if ever mention Leake Street Arches as a must see attraction, but in my book, it would be a big mistake if you miss out. It is unequivocably the highlight of my stay in London.

A great place to escape the sun. New views everyday. A place to get coffee and maybe souvenirs but…read moreit was a nice reprice for our teenagers as we waited for a ur ride out of the city. If you need a cute photo for your London experience this is it

Delish !! We stopped here for lunch after going to the London eye and the food did not disappoint …read more I had been craving carbonara and it was delish ! The kids had spaghetti with meatballs and they loved it . The service and ambience was great as well . We will definite back the next time we are in England

Service was only okay. Waiter did not check back even once after food came. Lasagna: mushy, bland…read moreand not very fresh tasting- was it leftovers? Pasta looked like it sat a long time in the sauce, brownish red in appearance. You'll do better at any chain restaurant. Way overpriced for quality and portion size. Salmon served with poorly fried potatoes tasting of fish grease.

Unlike San Francisco and NYC Chinatowns, for a metropolitan city, London Chinatown is quite compact…read moreand limited to a few blocks between (actually in) Soho and Leicester Square. Boy do they densely pack things in here. The Chinatown community and merchants strung lanterns along the streets, not just for the Lunar New Year, but all year long. This adds to the festivity and colorful Instagram-ready photos. With the Chinatown, Soho and Theatre crowds mixing together, the streets are overwhelmingly crowded evenings and weekends, and part of the excitement. While mainly Cantonese and Hong Kong Chinese cuisine, other Asian restaurants have sprouted up including other Chinese cuisines, Vietnamese, Thai, Burmese, Indonesian, Malaysian, etc. Even Uncle Roger has opened Kawan, a small Pan-Asian restaurant (IYKYK, if you don't, search him YouTube). Chinatown is a must stop for tourists. For ideas, click the link below and Follow my Yelp Collection: London Soho & Chinatown Passport. https://www.yelp.com/collection/MxpW8LlXyDLsGWWpwuBssA/London-Soho-Chinatown-Passport

a beautiful, bustling, vibrant cacophony of people and food and music and beautiful lanterns…read more was a cultural experience, which i adored. would definitely return!

Great little trendy neighborhood thats walkable from the British Museum. It also houses the Seven…read moreDials Market, which is a very trendy food hall in an open mezzanine, so be prepared for dense crowds at night! It's a fairly quick stroll though the area, the layout splits out into several different streets from the center, begging you to explore its streets and shops, specialty stores, and boutiques! It was fun to walk around and browse through all the shops: you could spend all the in the area as there are other markets very close by! Other points of interest include Neal's yard and Covent Garden, Jubilee Market, and the British Transport Museum!

When we were exploring London for a few days earlier this month, we happened upon Seven Dials by…read moreaccident. Seven Dials is an area of London where seven street converge at a circular roundabout. In the roundabout is a 40-foot stone column. On each of the seven streets are lovely shops and restaurants. We happened to be walking to a shop I wanted to visit but I hadn't heard of Seven Dials and was completely charmed by this little ... can we call it a neighborhood? It's unique and charming. I recommend exploring it if you're in the area!

Short walk from the hotel, the menu is amazing for a GF people! (The owner knows , i over heard him…read moresay this exists because he is also celiac) The atmosphere is "family" instantly was just warm and welcoming. So many options on the menu. GF people dream! Not just dinner but dessert too! Two separate kitchens for the menus. The gluten free roll was the most amazing bread we have ever had. Not crumbling, soft and airy. I had tortellini with ham and hubs had raviolis Do you know how long it's been since we had that! The house wine was fabulous - nothing like it would get in the states Tiramisu, chocolate cake, cheesecake! They said the tiramisu was mad in house. Not sure about anything else. 1000,0000% recommended!!!!

This is truly an authentic Italian restaurant. Run by Lino and his wife, which are there every…read moresingle day. This couple does an amazing job of including authentic and gluten-free Italian food options. The pasta is decolora and fresh... and the service is a highlight!! They have postcards from so many different families around the world which I think really speaks to the personal and authentic touch of Lino! We got the chicken risotto and the spaghetti which were both amazing and offered in GF options. The quaint and cozy restaurant is a fabulous spot for anyone in the area. We miss you Lino!

I absolutely LOVED the Thames Festival and cannot wait to go again next year!…read more Me and a few others started off at Tower Bridge, walked along the Thames, and 6 hours later ended up at around Westminster Bridge awaiting the Night Carnival. Along the way however, there lied what seemed to be endless rows of food stalls that covered a range of cultures, so Im sure anybody could find something to tickle their taste buds. I decided on a (very filling) burrito and churros. You also get to enjoy a variety of performances, music, interactive activities and so much more! With all this on offer for free, you really got to make the most out of it, and despite the rain, we absolutely took full advantage!

I am sorry about the disappointment you have written about. I can report that the people attending…read moremy walking Tours of the Docks and my 'Celebrating St Katharine's' exhibition said that that they have really enjoyed themselves. The classic boats here are stunningly splendid and not to be missed! Do please come along and say hello- I will do all I can to make sure you have a really enjoyable visit. During the week it's quieter, and the exhibition is open 11 am to 4 pm- those people disappointed by not seeing the Gloriana will be pleased to know that she will be here from tomorrow.

AMERICA F**C YEAH!…read more Would you believe me if I said that my highlight of moving here to London thus far involves dressing like a Texas dream come true, motorboating a bobble head Abraham Lincoln (who's honest now, Abe?), shotgunning Budweisers and screaming out the entire pledge of allegiance in the middle of Hoxton Square? I didn't think so. ...neither did the hundreds of Brits that witnessed all 40 of us in our Faux-American splendor running around Shoreditch being, well, as American as possible. It was basically 1776 all over again, just with a lot more booze and f**c yeah-isms.

Epic! No other word for it. I wasn't entirely sure I was going to have a good time at this, because…read morewhen anyone ever tells me that something will be 'the best fun you'll ever have', my Irish cynicism raises its head and goes 'heh we'll see'. But GoGame really is that good and I swear I am not still bitter that we came last (okay fine, FINE, I am still bitter). Laura and I decided to go as America, red, white and blue to the core and underwear, in my case. When we got there, Chris and Mei, the GoGamers extraordinaire were dressed in the cutest orange jumpsuits. They really rock this thing, with a hilarious game script, buckets of enthusiasm and fantastic game actors. We ran around, got ridiculously obnoxious, yelled 'America loves you' at so many people and filmed the Moon landing. Yes, conspiracy theorists, it was filmed, by us and a three legged dog called Cosmo. The challenges make sure that you have to be really inventive and the time limits mean you can't just piss around, but have to do it now, now! We totally bonded as a team over figuring out questions and what would make the best video concepts. Then we invaded Canada, also known as Leon's girlfriend Sarah. Afterwards we got to see all the teams' videos and pictures, some with magic! My team was the awesomest by far, with epic players Lizzie G. Chris R. Vicky L. and the lovely Zara. Sing it now, we are family! P.s. That's a 100 biatch!

There was once a lonely bench, where I go when I'm sad…read moreand my fists I clench. I look at its bright colors and illustrations and forget about my past frustrations. The drawings seem to tell Shakespeare's story, but I'm not a poet, forgive me, I'm sorry.

Probably one of the cutest benches in London (or...the world?!)…read more This amazing little bench is to be found along the promenade by the water on Bankside, just outside Shakespeare's Globe. Sit there, have your tourist photo taken there or just have a look at this nice little detail as you walk along the water. To walk here is one of my favorite things to do in London - and this neat little bench makes me like it even more.

An iconic, famous, and crazy busy section of London. From…read morehere you can get just about anywhere. It's a great starting and landing point for tourists. It is a central area to get to places like Leicester Square, Chinatown, etc. Tons of giant, lighted, neon adverts adorn the area. It's like the London version of NYC's Times Square. It's exciting, frantic, busy, and a perfect spot for first-time visitors to London.

Tip: I recommend riding the tube to get here. Piccadilly Circus tube station is conveniently…read moreunderground and it's affordable. Piccadilly Circus was an area that I frequented a lot during my visit to London in December 2013. It is a touristy place. I liked it for a number of reasons. Piccadilly Circus tub station is under Piccadilly Circus. I took the underground to get to this touristy site. It was a cheap, efficient means to get to and from the area. The area feels like Times Square (New York), or Yonge and Dundas (Toronto) with brightly lit screens and signs. You then realize that Piccadilly Circus established illuminated, giant advertisements since the early 20th century. What's special about Piccadilly Circus is that it's a junction where Piccadilly, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, the Haymarket, Coventry Street, and Glasshouse Street meet. Circus in the name doesn't mean seeing clowns and acrobats. Rather, it means a circle or roundabout. It makes sense when you see the statue of Anteros, which is also known as Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain. It gives you a good look at how the streets comprise this junction. Piccadilly Circus is close to these touristy spots: - M&M's World - Chinatown - Soho - Theatre district - Oxford Street (shopping) - Hop-on, hop-off stops Gone are these places that I enjoyed visiting: - Ripley's Believe It or Not - Angus Steak House I'm an M&M's fan, so I visited this place three times. I loved it so much! Shopping was great. You can find everything from phone accessories (I still travel with a USB cable with three different charging tips that I bought in London) to weed edibles. I liked the eclectic variety that was eye-opening at the time. I remember that there was a small winter fair at a park that I had visited nearby. I don't remember the name of the park or the fair. What I do remember is enjoying banoffee fudge for the first time. So good! It was fun being in this area. I'd love to go back and see how things have changed. If you've never been to Piccadilly Circus before, I recommend going at least once. (44)

We 3 people had a ribeye steak/salad/fries, Quattro Stagioni pizza, and Linguini Di Gamberetti…read morePiccanti. The steak was cooked perfectly. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The spaghetti was delicious. The pizza was like 15" round, not 12". The portion size was big so we had to bring home leftovers. Our server Sakib was so good and pleasant. Overall, we had a great dinner experience. The ambience was casual and comfortable. Definitely recommend.

Surprising little Italian restaurant that we discovered in theater night... just a minute from…read moreCounty Hall. We had a pizza that was so flavorful. The crust was perfect too! Staff were friendly and I particularly appreciated the very clean and fresh ladies' room.