Abbey Road

Abbey Road

The Beatles’ Abbey Road is the famous street of the Liverpool singers in London. Fans of the London quartet should include the typical photo on the pedestrian crossing in their tour. The Beatles’ Abbey Road in London is the studio where the Beatles recorded and performed the song All You Need Is Love, as well…

Oxford Street

Oxford Street

Oxford Street is the queen of high streets. It is one of London’s most famous shopping streets, and home to a concentration of fast-fashion shops. When it comes to shopping in London, Oxford Street is a shopper’s paradise, both for those looking for affordable prices in the fashion shops and for those looking for luxury…

5 airports in London

5 airports in London

There are 5 airports in London: Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Stansted and Luton. At the first two, there is a fast train service to the centre (Heathrow Express and Gatwick Express). More expensive, but fast and comfortable.Heathrow is also accessible by tube, via the Piccadilly line (one hour’s journey from central London). The express train leaves…

Soho

Soho

Soho is the most famous of all the cosmopolitan areas of modern London. Located near the fun West End, it is commonly known as Theatreland. Soho is also the oldest foreign neighbourhood. For over three centuries, immigrants have flocked here. Sadly, the unique atmosphere of the area has been lost partly due to the increasing…

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus

Contrary to its name, Piccadilly Circus is not a circus at all but a busy road junction linking five busy streets, including Regent Street and Piccadilly. The word ‘Circus’ comes from Latin and means ‘circle’. Piccadilly Circus is a street junction and public space in London’s West End, located in the City of Westminster, which…

Covent Garden

Covent Garden

One of London’s central districts, Covent Garden is very popular with tourists, especially those with an active cultural life. Covent Garden is home to many of London’s theatres, fashionable shops, cosy restaurants and bars, and several interesting museums. In addition, Covent Garden is bordered by other well-known areas that are home to some of London’s…

Tour: James Bond and Harry Potter filming locations in London

Tour: James Bond and Harry Potter filming locations in London

Top 10 James Bond locations in London James Bond, Agent 007, is no longer just a literary character created by Ian Flemming. Thanks to the successful film adaptation and, above all, the acting talents of Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Daniel Craig, Bond has literally become a household name, a symbol of incredible spy adventures, breathtaking…

Royal Air Force Museum

Royal Air Force Museum

The Royal Air Force Museum is a must-see for those who love aeroplanes. Although little known to the general public, the museum’s collection is impressive, including several aircraft used in war. The Royal Air Force Museum (also known as the RAF Museum) has been open since 1972 to tell the story of aviation and the…