ONE: THE CLASSICS, AT NIGHT 360 view in the heart of London: a late night stroll crossing Westminster Bridge, taking in the view up and down the Thames, The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Eye, all in a splendid swirl. TWO: THE HIGH(EST) VIEW London seen from above is more than extraordinary, is utterly dramatic and incredibly enjoyable, especially with a glass of prosecco to complement the view. Book your ticket to The View from the Shard (yes, it’s worth every penny and then some) or/ and to Sky Garden for a true show of wonder. Tip 1: Sky Garden is free entrance, but you need to…
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wisdom comes in improbable places
You think the Brits don’t have it in their blood, le cool, l’extraordinaire? Think again, you lovers of the avant-garde. Here is some London intelligence that I brought with me from my last outing
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The best December
Feelin Christmassy or simply a Harry Potter fan all the way? This one is for you. While mountain hamlets or Austrian Christmas markets are quite wonderful, the absolute twist in the winter wonderland stays in London. Yes, I will always say this is the capital of the world and my impulses to just catch a flight and go see a play or an opera at the ROH are ruining me, but in terms of magic, there is an unbeatable concoction here: hip meets culture meets excess meets technology meets genius in London. It’s Diagon Alley just about everywhere.