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The Lure of London in the winter
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B
efore I begin this article, I
must make an early disclaimer.
I love London. It is probably
my favourite city on earth and
it was my home for a few years prior
to me moving to the United Arab
Emirates. Every chance I get, I go back
to London, but I especially like going
back to London in the winter time.
There is just something about how
the grey sky wraps itself around you
as soon as you exit the airport, like
your favourite warm, fluffy blanket.
The sense of freedom you feel and
the anticipation you experience
knowing that in just a few stops on
the underground tube, you will be
in the centre of one of the world’s
most visited cities, with stunning
architecture, wonderful museums and
art galleries and some of the most
exclusive stores in the world.
Taxis abound in London, but if you
really want to know the city and feel
like a local, hop on a bus, take the train
or the underground tube. I normally
take the underground from the airport
to the city, as it is the fastest, most
convenient way to go. The Piccadilly
Line services London Heathrow
Airport and the London Gatwick
Airport has the Gatwick express train
service direct into the city, Liverpool
Street Station. If this will be your first
time visiting London then you must do
a city tour. This can be a walking tour,
open top bus tour or a river cruise.
For first timers, Buckingham Palace,
London Bridge, Big Ben, St Paul’s
Cathedral, The London Eye and the
Thames River are a must see.
If you want to feel and act like a true
Londoner, then come along with
me on my specially designed tour.
The first stop on my tour is Camden
Town, North London. Camden is a
music lover’s paradise. Camden Town
is awash with clubs and bars playing
music of every genre especially jazz,
blues and glam rock. Camden is
famous for helping in the discovery
of new musical talents such as Amy
Winehouse. Not a music lover? Don’t
worry. Camden Town offers wonderful
markets filled with unusual trinkets
and souvenirs, lovely restaurants,
and exclusive art galleries.