Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In

"London...My Home" a London Travel Page by JulesH

Search:
Home » Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London » London » London...My Home - London, United Kingdom

"London...My Home" a London Travel Page by JulesH

See the Entire London Travel Guide

Click Picture to enlarge.
 email me
 add as friend


JulesH   
Never stop questioning the nature of reality


Real Name: Julia
Lives In: London, UK
Member Since: Feb 26, 2002
VT Rank: 887

 

Page Views: 6,785            Last Visit to London: -      I Live Here

London...My Home

by JulesH - last update: Apr 26, 2008

St Pauls Cathedral
London...say what you like about it, I love it! Like every city in the World, there's good points and bad, but it's still the place I want to live. I hope to show you the places I've been and to give you my feelings about my favourite spots in the capital rather than the usual tourist facts.

The square mile known as The City of London is the financial centre of this sprawling Capital, and everything beyond this is a collection of villages which, despite having now merged together, all have a very distinct personality. I live in Edmonton in North London and have a separate page for this area.

There's lots to see (and spend your money on!) but there are also cheaper alternatives...after all, I live here and I can't afford to pay tourist prices all the time. I don't often visit tourist spots or stay in hotels, although I do occasionally, so this page is mainly designed to show you how I live my life here in London while at the same time being as helpful as possible.

I love the centre of London for it's architecture, shopping and nightlife, and I spend quite a bit of time there as I work in Russell Square, but I wouldn't want to live there. When you visit London, I urge you to check out the outer reaches of London, where you'll meet more actual Londoners (rather than other tourists and travellers) because the accommodation and living costs are cheaper.

I have included quite a few restaurant tips and I have been very picky about the restaurants that make the grade. These are my absolute favourite places to eat and although these may not all be the cheapest places in the world they are definitely worth a visit if you can.

So, this is London according to a lifelong native. I hope my page helps you to make the most of your trip to my hometown.

Cheers

Jules xx

> Add to your Custom Travel Guide [What's This?]

Pros:"Lively city with never a dull moment"
Cons:"Very expensive, especially in the centre."
In A Nutshell:"Essential"
JulesH's London Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 3 - Photos: 1
 
Restaurants
Tips: 10 - Photos: 4
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 5 - Photos: 1
 
Nightlife
Tips: 7 - Photos: 2
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 5 - Photos: 4
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 3 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 3 - Photos: 2
Local Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 1
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1
Shopping
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
General Tips
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2

JulesH's London Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
London meetingsMay, 2006 8
Snowman!February, 2007 1

Comments for JulesH about London
Regina1965 Fri Oct 31, 2008 16:17 UTC
 Thanks for the virtual tour, Julia :D Fantastic tips, the inside tips from local people are the best tips ;) I really want to visit London after reading your tips, couldn't make it this year, hopefully next year. Regína
angel-eyes Tue Oct 28, 2008 14:53 UTC
 I like London because I speak English there
blint Tue Apr 1, 2008 00:28 UTC
 Great page with several 5 star tips tucked away there! Really interesting what you said about chocolate vending machines!!!
Toshioohsako Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:33 UTC
 My 20th visit to London will come in 3 weeks. I will be staying near Marble Arch UGS. Knowing your knowledge about restaurants. Do you know any good restaurants around this corner?
See More Comments

London Hotels

About VirtualTourist10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTouristContact UsPress CenterHelpUser AgreementPrivacy Statement
Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.