London awaits you
London, London. There is no rise in the whole
world!In our family, a winter girls trip (while the boys are on a ski trip) has become an annual tradition. Every year we look for a fun city that we want to discover, or in this case, London, to come back to over and over and over again. London… Never ceases to surprise!
My mother worked as a stewardess at British Airways and London was completely in her second home in those years, which may be why she is simply absolutely sure that London is the best and most beautiful city in the world.. But what's certain is that she totally passed that love on to | The p
urpose of our trip was mainly to explore the city, enjoy the stunning and photogen cafes it has to offer (each an attraction in its own right), plow the Oxford Street and of course… Watch a musical like this that's only possible in London. Since this is not our first time in London, we have allowed ourselves to do V only on our favorite places so you won't find in this post tips for the standard attractions that any tourist must do in London like visiting Buckingham Palace or looking at the city from the Ferris wheel The London Eye…
So here are the top 10 (most of which I only discovered myself on a recent trip to London):
Peggy Porschen Cakes Café
219 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EJ, UK The café offers
besides a perfect set for photos as well as a selection of slaughtered hot drinks and whole cupcakes and cookies. Although the café is a bit far from the city centre and requires a short walk/drive to get to it but it is totally worth the effort (if you are not sure of it.. I attached some photos that will probably make you feel like it). Another recommendation from me – it is important to check the opening hours of the café in advance because it is a shame to go all the way for nothing and it is not so pleasant to see a café closed…
Another café that made me feel like a fairy tale princess is the famous photogenic coffee
E'lan cafe.42 Hans Cres, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 0LZ, UK
Here, too, the stunning pink décor and variety of cakes and cookies that are so beautiful you can't help but take pictures of them for a story!
Unlike peggy porschen café, Alan is located in the centre, just a minute walk from Oxford Street (behind TOP SHOP) plus, besides sweets it also offers a variety of dishes so you can sit there for a meal as well. Love this coffee so much, I came back to it three times during this trip.
360 degree view of the city from the Sky garden
20 Fenchurch Street | 1 Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF, England This at
traction is quite new and not yet very familiar, offering a free 360 degree view of the whole city from a 35-storey height. There are manicured gardens and a café and bar for those who want to sit for a beer or coffee in the sky. As well as understanding them correctly, the visit is free but requires pre-registration on the website of the place in order to avoid congestion. It is important to keep the reservation confirmation as it needs to be presented at the entrance to the building. Don't get too far ahead because the British are punctual people and won't let you take the elevator before the time you set on the website (on the other hand don't b
e https://skygar
den.london/ late), arrive on time.
Borough Food Ma
rket 8 Southwark St, London SE1 1TL, UK
On the south bank of the River Thames, walking distance from London Bridge train station, awaits you the oldest food market in London, Borough near London Bridge. In this colorful market you will find everything that only comes to mind, fresh vegetables and fruits, cold cuts, cheeses, jams, pastries, meat, special sweets and lots of other goodies. There are also sometimes cooking workshops and various food events. In short, this market is just a tasteful experience and worth getting hungry.
Notting Hill neighborhood
Notting Hill Gate or Westbourne Park or Holland Park Is one of my favourite areas of London is
noting hill, pastel-coloured houses, the aesthetics of the air, the people full of chic on the streets make me feel in a dream… This neighborhood feels like a bubble in a city full of people, even though it's full of tourists something about this neighborhood reminds me of the seat. And the most fun is this neighborhood also takes the most beautiful photographs there is (don't say I don't worry about your Instagram). In short, if I had to choose an area to live in in London it would totally be Notting Hill without any doubt. The neighborhood became so famous following the film Notting Hill with Julia Roberts, one of the classic love films that I like more (if you don't know what it's about, please complete the material before visiting the neighborhood), which only adds to my whole romance with Notting Hill.On
Portobello Street which runs along Notting Hill there is a market on Saturdays offering food stalls, vintage stalls and more, so whoever is in London at the weekend can time his arrival in the neighborhood accordingly.
Marks and Spencer Ther
e's no girls trip without shopping. And London is a serious shopping kingdom. Although not cheap at all but offers a variety of fashion chains, accessories and more that there is nowhere else. I personally always like to shop at local chains, ones that israel doesn't have, something about it makes my shopping experience more fun and exciting. Oxford Street and the entire Soho neighborhood everyone knows, the atmosphere, shop windows and style on every corner are definitely something a shame to miss. I will focus on a local network that I really like and that compares your visit no matter how old you are. One of my favorite British chains is marks and spencer. The chain has several types of branches, market branches that offer food products, household items and special pitchfax, supposedly it is a supermarket for everything but I always find special things there (greeting cards, chocolates and more). Perhaps the chain's large department stores are reminiscent of Hamashbir Lazarchan (the most similar to the Colvo in Israel), these are huge stores with several floors and simply everything! The company's cosmetics, creams and makeup (love them), clothing, footwear, accessories. Prices are relatively reasonable and if coming on a good day usually there are equal areas of sears but most importantly this is the high quality of the products (my mom goes to this day with items she bought at M&S almost twenty years ago)… Worth a visit. The lock from the photos above in Notting Hill was purchased entirely at Marks & Spencer in L
ondon. Today there are branches elsewhere in Europe as well
TOWER OF LONDON
London is full of beautiful bridges that cross the River Thames, the most beautiful, photogenic and most famous bridge is the Tower of London Bridge. Its colours-red, light blue and blue connect directly to the city and when I think of London is one of the first locations that pop into my head. Near the bridge is the Tower of London and hence its name, those who are interested can purchase tickets to and visit the citadel, I have done so before but this time I did not feel the need.
So.. There's not much to add, just come and walk on this stunning bridge and of course take pictures! On and below him…
Watching a musical – Aladdin W
atching a musical in London is totally a must-see slot on the schedule and if possible even more than one then blessed.
There is a huge variety, ones that have been on display for years and years and are new classics and arrangements. Every day a few plays and the west end area is full of lavish theatres.
This time we chose to watch the aladdin musical and it was just amazing! There are a lot of recommendations online about all the musicals, the truth is that there is not really a possibility to fall, just the experience of the atmosphere, the invested setting that changes pace on stage, the number of actors and dancers on stage, the songs and language is special and memorable.
Even if the price for a ticket is not very cheap, don't give up watching the musical. Whatever you choose.
And don't say I didn't, the musicals are long (about two and a half hours including a break). Dedicate an entire evening to it without any further plans and try to sleep that day so you can be alert and enjoy the experience.
Covent Garden
One of the main shopping and entertainment areas in the city and is full of street events (mainly on Sundays) and a specialty store (e.g. a store of main products, a kite shop, brand stores and more… But it's not just concept stores, there's an indoor market in the area that offers a wide range of restaurants, food stalls, concept stalls and specialty boutique stores.
On my last visit to the indoor market I happened to walk into one of the shops offering pitchfax for home and children's games and just couldn't get out of there. The store is called Sass&belle and is a magical kingdom for anyone addicted to souvenirs and decorative objects for a house with a twist. We purchased mugs there with captions, luggage tags and other unnecessary nonsense but I really couldn't go on without them.
Another restaurant I would recommend is Coppa Club-Tower Bridge, famous mainly for its tables inside transparent igloos with views of London Bridge. Beyond the fact that its visit is photogenic, the menu is varied and child friendly at really reasonable prices. It is important to know, the restaurant is always in demand and full and not all tables in the restaurant are outside, there is an internal area where you will usually be seated. If it is important for you to come to the restaurant and sit outside you will book a place long enough in advance (at least 2 weeks) on the restaurant's website and make your place in the igloos. We didn't do it and we got upset. A photogenic dinner with a city view sounds like a perfect idea to sum up your London trip.
So… Those were the top 10 for me.
London is full of lots of attractions, restaurants, beautiful things to see. Not a city that can be summed up in one post…
If you were in London and have other recommendations I would love to write in the comments and if I made you want to book a plane ticket then tell me which places you have been.
Enjoy!
Lapland
