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Smash & Grab 28 hour trip to Sydney for New Years Eve

A random night about a month ago we decided to go to Sydney for NYE so the first thing we did was look for flights, where much to our surprise there were plenty available. I later discovered that the Melbourne … Continue reading

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Central London: Dancing with the Queen around Buckingham Palace

“We can give thanks for our health and happiness, the support we receive from our families and friends, some wonderful memories and the excitement that each new day brings” quote from Queen Elizabeth II.  It is time to cross paths … Continue reading

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Central London: Hangout with locals and tourists in Chinatown

Chinatown can be found between the Soho area of London and Leicester Square. London’s Chinatown was originally situated in the East End, but moved to its current location in the 1970’s due to the popularity of Chinese food and culture. … Continue reading

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Central London: The streets and alleyways of Soho

Soho is a popular entertainment district with a rich and varied history comprising of a maze of streets and alleyways covering around 1 square mile bounded by Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street. The district was … Continue reading

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Central London: Covent Garden

Shopping, street performers, entertainment facilities, the Royal Opera House, Seven Dials area, if you hadn’t already guessed, my adventures now take me to one of my favorite areas; the central London district of Covent Garden. I cannot put my finger … Continue reading

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Central London: Trafalgar Square

For my next tourist attraction I’m off to Trafalgar Square which is London’s biggest square and one of the most famous in the world attracting more than 15 million annual visitors. You can reach the square by making your way … Continue reading

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Central London: Leicester Square

So were off to the tourist hub known as Leicester Square! You’ll be glad to know that you don’t need your hiking boots as it is just a few blocks walk from Piccadilly Circus; find Coventry Street, follow it along … Continue reading

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Central London: Piccadilly Circus

They say that if you stay long enough at Piccadilly Circus you will eventually bump into everyone you know! This short statement describes the popularity and volume of tourists that pass through this famous road junction which no doubt most … Continue reading

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London: Notting Hill Carnival

People, excitement, colour, bright outfits, music, food, entertainment and diversity are just some of the things that you can expect to see at the Notting Hill Carnival.  The Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street carnival in Europe that has … Continue reading

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London: Cosmopolitan Notting Hill – Portobello Road market

Next stop – Notting Hill! After a Saturday mid morning breakfast which consisted of protein and carbs, I jumped onto the tube and began to travel to the famous area renowned for the Portobello Road market, the annual Notting Hill … Continue reading

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