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Brixton has always had one of the strongest identities when compared to other districts of London. Its rich, vibrant heritage of Afro-Caribbean descendants is good part of that personality, but this also acts as a magnet for many other cultures. This is especially reflected in the diversity and originality of the menus in the many … Read more

The cuisine of Turkey is diverse, governed by the size of the country, the differing climate, and the proximity to the Mediterranean. The interplay of all these factors and the history of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires create a rich complexity that modern-day restaurants seek to celebrate. The Turkish community generally gravitates to north London … Read more

Are you tired of burgers, fish and chips, or pizza? Peruvian cuisine might help you beat the blues. Comida Peruana is everything but bland – it is multicultural, colourful, and intense in taste. Some might call it a symphony of flavours. Lucky for you, London is a place where you can find some of the … Read more

If “POV: Romanticise your life” had a location, it would definitely be in Crouch End. This north London neighbourhood is home to delicious food, a healthy lifestyle, and independent artists. Crouch End is a vibrant and creative place with lovely parks for long strolls, outdoor runs or picnics, health clubs and yoga studios. In this … Read more

How times change! Many years ago, Shoreditch was best known as the haunt for Jack the Ripper. Now, Shoreditch and nearby neighbour Hoxton, are two of the hippest boroughs. They are centres for creatives in advertising and publishing and Old Street roundabout has been rebranded Silicon roundabout to signify the local profusion of web businesses. … Read more

The great thing about the wine tasting opportunities in London is that whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or an interested newbie, you will be able to find a tasting event that will suit your knowledge and your pocket. Several of the tastings include an introductory talk about the process of wine tasting, what to look … Read more

The nearby shopping possibilities and tourist attractions of Oxford Street constantly draw thousands of people, where the pace is often frantic from early morning and right through the day. There are routine queues at Madame Tussauds and the Planetarium, while the Sherlock Holmes Museum and the fascinating Wallace Collection, with its paintings and sculptures, are … Read more

Once known as the Concrete Jungle, Croydon today is the neighbourhood in London everyone wants to live in or at least visit. It has significantly changed over the years, and with its increasing popularity, the area has become a hype. With its convenient location, many transport options, and fantastic shops, restaurants, and markets, Croydon is … Read more

Jazz is synonymous with London. Jazz as a genre has grown over the years and evolved along with modern trends. There is no one predominant style, all types of jazz are on offer in the captain city. The London jazz bars are just as diverse. The scene is a mix of internationally renowned institutions and … Read more

Someone from the late 1970s visiting Camden today would be utterly lost, as the transformation has been so complete. In those days it was a down-at-heel squatters’ paradise, albeit with some great pubs and of course the Roundhouse. Skip forward to today and the cosmopolitan variety of the bars and restaurants goes some way to … Read more