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LIVING THE LONDON LIFE

View of Tower Bridge and The Gherkin from the River Thames

LIVING THE LONDON LIFE London holds many secrets throughout its historical boroughs. Shops, cafes and galleries envelope every corner. This is your guide to exploring London’s unknown areas.

By Alexa Minter

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hether you live in London or are just hopping over the pond for a quick visit, these hidden treasures of the city will show you what London is all about.

Museums like the V&A and the Tate Modern transports visitors into a world of fashion, art, design and culture. The Tate Britain and the National Portrait Gallery walk guests through history and periods of artistic development.

People like to say English food is bland, boy were they wrong. Traditional English cuisine includes meat pies and Yorkshire pudding and can be found anywhere in London. Read on to learn more about London’s unknown destinations.

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Victoria & Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum, also known as the V&A, is a vast museum of art and design.

The V&A has about 4.5 million permanent pieces in its collection and has new exhibitions every day. The collections of art in the V&A span from ancient times to present day. If you’re into fashion, design, art or culture, the V&A is where you want to be. Admission is always free with the exception of some exhibits costing around £6.

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This eccentric tea house opened in late 2002 and offers a wide array of teas and pastries.

Founder, Pierre Gagnaire created a destination that embodies food, art and music. Prices range from £26-40.

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Best Pubs in London Rosa’s Thai Cafe

This local Thai restaurant now has six locations in London: Spitalfields, Soho, Westfield Stratford, Carnaby, Chelsea and Angel. Rosa’s combines authentic Thai food with locally grown produce from London. Rosa’s serves salad, soup, curry and stir fries. Prices start at £6.25.

The Photographers’ Gallery

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Cereal Killer Cafe

This cereal cafe is fantastic! The cafe opened at the end of 2014 and has been a hit for the Shoreditch area.Cereal Killer Cafe offers 120 different types of cereal, 30 varieties of milk and 20 different toppings. Prices range from British Pound £2.50-4.40.

KOKO Nightclub

KOKO is a concert venue/club that was once used as a theatre. The venue has three stories, all with their own bars and dance floors. KOKO hosts musicians and DJs of all kinds to offer the best music and dance experience. Drinks are cheap before 11 p.m. and tickets range from £5-11.

The Tate Modern

The Tate Modern is well, a modern, art gallery in the borough of Southwark. The gallery houses paintings, sculptures, installations and more.

Here you can see pieces by Picasso, Dali, Calder and Rothko. Some of the art also dates all the way back to the 16th Century. Admission is always free with the exception of special exhibitions.

The Photographers’ Gallery is the largest public gallery in London. Collections include established artists, historical archives and new talent.

The Photographers’ Gallery opened in 1971 and was the first gallery in the world solely dedicated to photography. After forty years of successful exhibitions, the gallery needed to upgrade to a larger studio. The Photographers’ Gallery reopened in May of 2012 in London’s SoHo district. Admission to the gallery is free before noon and costs £2.50-3 for the rest of the day.

Cargo Dancebar

Cargo is the ultimate dance party. The nightclub is located in an abandoned railway yard with two dance floors and an outdoor garden/ patio. Cargo offers live music and DJs that will get you moving in no time. Drinks range from £5-9.50 and admission tickets are anywhere from free to £15.

The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club is a local restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.Locations include Angel, Hoxton, Spitalfields, Soho, London Bridge, Canary Wharf and Battersea Rise.

The menu includes traditional English breakfast, American pancakes, Eggs Benedict, buffalo wings, fried chicken and pulled pork to name a few. Prices range from £3.90-11.00.

The Spaniards Inn

One of the oldest pubs in London. Built in 1585, the pub is described as a “country pub in the city.” The Spaniards Inn has been immortalized by Charles Dickens in The Pickwick Papers and by John Keats in Ode to a Nightingale. The pub also offers a garden and large dining rooms.

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PIT STOPS AROUND EUROPE

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PIT STOPS AROUND EUROPE

London isn’t the only place to see while visiting Europe. From Ireland to Belgium, the continent offers dazzling cityscapes and lush countrysides. Here are a few must-see destinations.

By Alexa Minter

Berlin

This city gives tourists the ultimate German experience. There’s the beer, wurst sausage and of course apple strudel. Berlin also has a rich history. The Berlin Wall has yet to be demolished in some areas of the city, fortunately no separation remains today.

Amsterdam

The quirkiest of all places in Europe is Amsterdam. This city has legal marijuana, bikes and storybook views. Be sure to check out the Upstairs Pannenkoekenhuis, the best pancakes in the world!

Paris

Often referred to as the “City of Love,” Paris combines romanticism and gothic architecture to create a fascinating travel destination. Wine and restaurants are at your disposal in Paris, the fondue restaurants are top notch.

Brussels

A truly unique city in Belgium.

Brussels has everything from fantastic historical plazas to a statue of a boy urinating into a fountain, called Manneken Pis. Be sure to visit The Grand Place to people watch or visit one of the pop-up flower markets.

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