July 27, 2011

Highlights of London

Chiara Di EUROPE, LIFE, TRAVEL Big Ben, Borough Markets, Buckingham Palace, Camden, England, Harrods, High Tea, London, London Bridge, Royal Ascot, Travel, UK, Wanderlust, Working Holiday 0 Comments

My decision to move to London for six months to work was life changing.

Not only did I gain international work experience, I also made friends from around the world, shared a house with four other people, went on numerous weekend trips and explored the ins and outs of London.

London has plenty to offer all travellers. It’s alive with West End musicals, museums, art galleries, shopping, concerts and music festivals, famous sites, multicultural eateries, red double decker buses, amazing cupcakes and of course home to the Royal Family.

I made the most of key celebratory days as well – having a few drinks in an Aussie pub for Australia Day, spending Chinese New Year in Chinatown, watching the Oxford vs Cambridge rowing race, frequenting an Irish pub for St Patty’s Day, lining the streets for the Royal Wedding, attending Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse, watching the Pride Parade and getting a glimpse of the Harry Potter premiere at Trafalgar Square.

One of my favourite pastimes and memories from London was the many dinner parties I shared with friends and the great friendships I made. We shared meals from different cultures, frequented galleries and museums together, explored London night life and went on road trips.

Some of my all time favourite London things were Big Ben, Harrods, watching The Lion King musical, high tea at the Ritz, pimms, shopping in Topshop, and Portobello, Camden and Borough Food Markets.

Such an amazing city with so much life – I look forward to returning one day to relive my experience!