One of the best areas to explore; where bohemian spirit, culinary delights, and unique stands all seamlessly blend into one, is Camden Market.&nb...
Monday, December 23, 2024
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Brick Lane- London's Most Global Street
Shaped by centuries of immigration, artisanal influences, and class politics, Brick Lane, in the industrial “East End” of the city, has become the epitome of a melting pot. This cobbled street was once among the poorest slums in the capital; it became known for brick and tile production in the 15th centu...
Saturday, November 23, 2024
The Low Countries
Visiting the land of windmills, clogs and tulips, makes one automatically think of the word Holland, the Dutch nation in the Northwestern part of Europe. But did you know that the official and correct name for the home of the Dutch is the Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, or the “Kingdom of the Netherlands”. This is usually shortened to “the Netherlands”.The terms Nether or Neder are derived from Germanic words meaning “low”,...
Saturday, November 16, 2024
God's Own Junkyard
Hidden away in Walthamstow, a town within the London Borough of Waltham Forest, is a hidden gem with one of the coolest and quierkiest exhibits in the city. �...
Sunday, November 10, 2024
The RAF Museum
On the site of the Hendome Aerodome is the Royal Airforce Museum London. Inside its hangars are vehicles, engines, uniforms, and aircrafts that over the past century have served with or even againsts Britain's airfor...
Monday, November 4, 2024
Tower of London in Black and White
The Tower of London is one the world’s leading tourist attractions and a world heritage site, attracting visitors from all over the world including moi. I can't tell you the numer of times I have visited the tower while visiting London, and this particualr trip was no exception. The Tower of London has a long and macabre history as a place of imprisonment and incarceration. From being the execution site of queens, whose ghosts are said...
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