The abundance of Chinese restaurants, as well as Malaysian, Indian, Thai, Middle Eastern food widely available in Bayswater area, especially Queensway, has made this area widely popular for those seeking a taste of asian cuisine. Revisiting Bayswater after 6 years, brings back fond memories of life as a student in London. It was good to [...]
Welcome to Oxford Circus, the city’s shopping paradise. Oxford Street (running east to west) and Regent Street (north to south) are extremely popular amongst Londoners and tourists for their high street shops. Flagship stores of famous fashion brands such as Topshop, Next, River Island, M&S, Nike, Zara and many more, are just around the corner.
arriving [...]
The Tower Bridge has become an iconic sight and a famous tourist attraction of London. Built over the River Thames, this bascule bridge allows ships to pass, and is suspended by two magnificent towers. There is an upper pedestrian walkway and a lower pedestrian walkway and road for vehicles.
To get to Tower Bridge, alight at Tower [...]
A walk along South Bank of the River Thames offers one of the most scenic views of London. Major tourist attractions can be found around the Embankment Place area, including the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and the infamous symbolic Big Ben. Arts buildings including the Royal Festival Hall and National Theatre lie [...]
One of the things I miss about London is strolling along the lanes of Covent Garden, filled with the lively atmosphere of markets, buskers and urban fashion shops. I could just spend the day window shopping or hanging out by the market whilst being entertained by street performers.
Covent Garden tube station
trendy shops of Covent Garden
jewellery and arts [...]
London’s West End, the heart of the city’s theatres of arts and musicals is a must-visit. Take the Piccadilly line on the underground and get off at either Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Square tube station, and you’ll find yourself right in the middle of London’s busy nightlife.
neon lights of Piccadilly Circus
Shaftesbury Avenue – an avenue [...]
A sunny morning with nursery at the playground in the park. Here are some of the snapshots taken…
behind bars??
the joys of being up and down a see-saw
grabbing on tight to the monkey rings
sliding sliding…..downnnnnnn… *cheeky grin*
snack time!
Accomodation at the 2 places that we stayed at in Sorrento and Naples are to be highly recommended. I always look forward to an inviting place to rest overnight after a tiring day of travel and I was impressed with both these hotels. Both were reasonably priced and exceeded my expectations for a 3-star hotel.
Sorrento [...]
