Hello guys, it’s been a moment. In this article I’ll be talking about life in London. Is it as lively as people claim it is? Well, you’ll be the judge at the end of reading this article. Due to my analytical nature, I’ll break it down into three sections: shopping, religion and sightseeing/recreation.
Starting with shopping, don’t even get me started on the stores in London! Every single brand you could ever think of is represented on at least one London street. My favourite is Oxford Street! It consists of everything from high-end stores to small-scale souvenir shops. Popular brands tend to have more than one store in different locations on the same street. I was so astounded the first time I went there, I almost got lost! You should definitely check it out. However, take a map with you if it’s your first time visiting. There are also a number of markets in smaller communities such as Kilburn Market on Kilburn High Road, or Angel Market near Angel Station for your grocery shopping. When it comes to shopping, no worries because London has you covered. *inserts wink*
Talking about religion, I love how London welcomes all kinds of religions. For Christians, there are a number of conferences that come up during the year. There are also various churches you can visit depending on where you feel the most comfortable. I’d definitely recommend Jesus House or Hillsong Church. They have amazing people who are really welcoming!
On recreation/sightseeing, there are a thousand places to see: from Big Ben to the London Eye, the Shard to the Tate Modern, Buckingham Palace to Winter Wonderland (a must visit during Christmas). One of my favourites is Madame Tussauds! Some of these places mentioned will require a fee to gain access, such as the Shard or Madam Tussauds, but if you’re on a low budget and still interested in getting that eerie feeling from visiting a high-rise building, then you should visit Tate Modern which is near the Shard. You’ll love it.
There are also lots of museums and galleries to visit, most of which are free to enter (special exhibitions might cost you a fee). For example, the Museum of London is a short distance from City and is a good place to visit when you need some creative inspiration to finish that coursework.
Let me know in the comments below if you are looking forward to visiting any of these places!
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