Tag: london
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My heart in two cities
Returning to a place that you used to call home can produce a strange emotion that seems to somehow straddle sadness and joy at the same time.
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Discovering The Marshes
The Marshes in London offer a peaceful escape for the mind. Huge green spaces are flanked by winding paths that follow the curving canals on each side.
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A Walk Along the Regent’s Canal
The Regent’s Canal is a secret, otherworldly place. It’s a place where you can step back in time in search of the ghosts of Victorian London, while barges bob gently on the canal’s silvery surface.
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London and the sun – an uncomfortable relationship
I’ve often said that there’s no better combination than London and the sun. People are excited, spilling out of pubs, and running around parks like little kids.
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A tourist in my own city
When I lived in London, I often felt like a tourist in my own city. A particularly bad day at work could be salvaged if, when walking home, I looked up and caught sight of St Paul’s Cathedral in just the right kind of light.