Paul Smith puts his smart stamp on this handkerchief set, which we can see sitting under the tree for our dad, uncle or brother, £25.
The physician John Snow investigated a cholera epidemic in Soho in 1854 and made the breakthrough that cholera was water-borne. By turning off the public water pump here he saved many lives.
Explore the halls and take a peek at all the rooms before sitting down. Maybe you’ll find the inspiration behind Sherlock Holmes – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle came here to drink, so you never know… Mehr erfahren.
At the Heart of London, Trafalgar Square is one of the city's most vibrant open spaces. Be sure to get a friendly passer-by to take a photo of you and your friends stood next to Nelson's Column. Mehr erfahren.
The area isn't cheap, but window-shopping is free – start at Piccadilly Circus and walk up Regent Street to see some of London’s top stores. Going on a weekday may help you avoid the weekend stampede. Mehr erfahren.
Walking around London at night and looking for a quick WiFi fix? The signal at this Regent Street store leaks out 24/7
This area was named after Leicester House, the London mansion home of the Earl of Leicester built in 1635. But by 1800 it was a home of popular entertainment and theatres, and has never looked back.
You're very close to the Best Geek Store in the World... well, we think so anyway. Find us at the top of Neal Street!
my top favorite museum in paris, possibly my top favorite museum in the world. the collection, the exhibits, and the views.
One of the most beautiful places in Paris. On the middle two magnificent fountauns. If u look to ur right u get the Champs Elysées and the Arc du Tryoumphe at the the end.
This market, which is also called the Richard Lenoir Marche, is a great place to buy anything from fruit to fresh pasta to cheeses. Be prepared though, the place can get packed!
Largest indoor venue in London. Seats very comfy, but Drinks and food inside the arena are mega expensive.
A Grade II-listed Art Deco masterpiece, and Europe's largest brick building, Battersea Power Station is a London icon. Mehr erfahren.
Burberry’s new London flagship is open on Regent Street – much more than a shopping destination, it’s an events and innovation hub. Read more about it here: bit.ly/PWRU7z Mehr erfahren.
Even if you're not planning on buying anything from one of London's most exclusive stores, a walk around its foodhalls is a worthwhile experience for any foodie Mehr erfahren.
The Full English Martini is one for you Heston fans: Bombay Sapphire stirred down with Vermouth with a side of picked quail egg and bacon; BarChick’s kinda breakie. Mehr erfahren.
Avoid looking like a deer in the headlights when you walk into the bathroom – be aware that the loos are unisex, so you’ll find boys and girls checking out themselves and each other in the mirror. Mehr erfahren.
It is a massive Tesco, though it claims to open 24 hours, it closes at 10pm on Sat and 4pm on Sun.
The cherry tree preserved in this pub was once the dividing line between the estates of the Bishop of Ely and Queen’s favourite Sir Christopher Hatton – famous feuding neighbours of Tudor London.
With U.S. cocktail king Dale DeGroff in charge, our advice is to try their “Dry Daiquiri” containing Havana Añejo Blanco rum shaken with fresh lime juice, sugar, Campari, & passion fruit syrup. Mehr erfahren.
Eat the devastator! 3x 6oz burgers, 200g of pulled pork, 3 rashers of bacon and cheese
Awesome coffee, despite the slightly slow service and grumpy hipster staff. Maybe just the day I went in.
If you need a break after a busy day of work, this is a great place to relax and take a walk. You can also check out the pretty gardener's shed in the middle of this little serene park :-)
Pay with your credit card and avoid long lines at cash desk. Ask a sales clerk, he will swipe your card on a customized iPod touch for immediate payment!
One of the secrets of the success of the British monarchy is that though it lives in palaces & travels in Rolls-Royces, it also clearly has middle class tastes in decor, behaviour & interests. More: Mehr erfahren.
A fantastic place to walk around and explore. With 2000 stalls, you can find everything here from antiques to books to clothes to fresh fruit, everything! Bring cash as most places don't accept cards.
Well, that's Christmas sorted. Nobody can be uncheered with strange chocolate bars and weird Scandinavian candy.
Somerset House contains a formidable art gallery (the wonderful Courtauld), a beautiful fountain court, a terraced café and a classy restaurant. Mehr erfahren.
The beers are amazing and if you don’t know what you want, the staff sound like they’ve tried them all (thoroughly). You can sample anything before you settle on one. Mehr erfahren.
Crystal-clear sound here - great for when we saw Grizzly Bear. You have to pay to withdraw money inside so make sure you have enough cash for the bar before entering!
Cyberdog - best club in town! Seriously the ultimate club-shop-rave experience all rolled into one. Futuristic hedonistic!
Amazing pub. Great service, good wine list. Food's a little on the expensive/fancy side for the place, but well worth a look. Tables outside are great in the summer.
A tour of the Houses of Parliament should be on everyone’s to-do list. It takes just over an hour and really gives you a witty insight into the British Government system, art, and history as well.
One of the best views in Paris is from the steps in front of Sacre-Coeur. Montmartre can be very busy at times. We recommend going during the weekdays for a less hectic experience.
This bridge has been featured in every single pictures, videos or movies about Paris. These days you can bring a lock and attach it. Awesome pictures of locks, couples and the Seine river.
At Greenwich Market you'll find fruit and veg on Wednesday, antiques on Thursday and a mix of craft and fashion by hip new designers at the weekend. Mehr erfahren.
Europe smallest Disney store, been in the market for 15 years. Loads of brilliant people and offers year round :)
Standing at 310m high, the Shard will own the title of the EU's tallest building when completed in 2012. In 1098 the White Tower was named Britain's tallest building standing at a mere 27m tall.
Best shopping centre in the country, and doesn't really get that busy compared to the shops in Central London
Probably London's most famous music heritage site. Made famous by the Beatles but plenty of other historic acts have recorded here too. Mehr erfahren.
GREAT place for fresh food! Go there around lunch time, you will be more than satisfied after trying all the good stuff they sell here!
Really nice pub downstairs. Good to watch sports but gets super full. Really nice Thai restaurant upstairs. Service is sometimes a bit slow but the food is good and not too expensive.
"A post-industrial art-and-dining space in a former Wapping hydraulic power station, built in 1890 to convert Thames water into power for the docks..." Mehr erfahren.
The beer will give you rabies and every time you see a band here you’re guaranteed to lose some of your hearing. That's why we you’ll see us DJing and putting on gigs in here. Awesome, awesome pub. Mehr erfahren.
Go to the Royal Albert Hall. Queue up for a £5 Promming ticket. Experience the amazing BBC Proms from the best place in the house. Mehr erfahren.
A great place to take in medieval history and architecture, the Tower of London. We recommend taking a guided tour with one of the wardens for a witty and educational look at its history.
