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London: the capital that never stops — and neither do you
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London is a mosaic of neighbourhoods, each with a sharply different character. In the centre, Soho packs in West End theatres, lively restaurants and bars, steps from the shops of Carnaby Street. Along the Thames, the South Bank lines up riverside walks, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern, facing the City and St Paul's Cathedral. To the east, Shoreditch is the creative heart of town, full of street art, independent markets and Brick Lane's street food. North, Camden buzzes around its huge market and music venues. Add Westminster and its institutions, Kensington and its great museums, Notting Hill and its painted facades, and London keeps unfolding, each district leading to the next.
From «Notting Hill» (1999) on Portobello Road to «Harry Potter» at King's Cross (platform 9¾) and Leadenhall Market as Diagon Alley, few cities are this cinematic.
The London Underground, opened in 1863, is the world's oldest — fondly known as «the Tube».
Quiet spot: Leake Street, a legal graffiti tunnel under Waterloo. With a data eSIM, Citymapper and Google Maps guide you through the Tube, contactless rides stay easy and you skip the dead ends underground.
London's weather is mild but changeable year-round, so always pack a waterproof jacket, even in summer. The Underground, the famous Tube, moves you efficiently around town, complemented by the red double-decker buses, which are great for taking in the streets. A contactless card or Oyster works across all transport and automatically caps your daily spend. Many central districts along the Thames are best enjoyed on foot. Tip: traffic drives on the left, so look both ways. As for connectivity, 4G/5G coverage is very good across London, and free wifi is available in many cafés, museums and even some Tube stations.