LONDON

July 27th marked the beginning of the 30th Summer Olympic Game. All the world’s
spotlight was directed at London for the huge sports festival where the whole citseethed with activities and competitions. London has blossomed more than eveand it’s hard to get enough of this wonderful city. As soon as you land you feel thpulse. London is a world metropolis and a popular weekend destination known fogreat shopping, a large selection of musicals, red hot soccer and of course aintriguing history. There are lots of exciting things to see and experience herdenitely something to suit every tast
years, London will see new development on a scale unseen
since the days of Queen Victoria and will build up evemore momentum for regeneration after London’s
successful bid for this years OlympicsStroll down famous Oxford Street where you’ll nd
Selfridge’s, one of London’s best department stores. Close
to Oxford Street is fashionable Bond Street in Mayfairwhere more and more interesting shops have opened over
the last few years. New Bond Street boasts concentration of some of the biggest designer shops in
the world: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Donna Karan and Versacto name a few. Bond Street also houses Sotheby’s auctiohouse and a number of antique stores.
Though London is a city, it’s not at the price of nature anwildlife—there are plenty of green and open spaces to
enjoy. With eight Royal Parks, you’re spoiled for choice ancan enjoy everything from boating lakes, golf coursesoutdoor theatres and relaxing on deckchairsSome of the bestknown parks are Green Park, betweeBuckingham Palace and Piccadilly, Greenwich Park, HydPark, Kensington Gardens, Regent’s Park with it’s Open ATheatre, St James’s Park facing Buckingham Palace, anRichmond Park—the former hunting park of King CharleI, featuring roaming deer and other wildlife

London became, not surprisingly, the host city for th2012 Olympics. With that, London was the only city thave organized three Summer Olympics. The whole city
prospered and maybe you were one of the millions ovisitors during those three weeks in July - Augus Competitions and events took place at London’s stadiumand squares. A lot of new venues were built since thewere awarded that gigantic and attering mission anLondon, which is a mixture of old and new, will continue tcharm every visitoLondon is changing and it’s changing fast. Look across the
skyline and you will see not only the familiar landmarksBig Ben, St Paul’s and Buckingham Palace – but also
extraordinary new buildings such as the Swiss Re Tow known as the “Gherkin” because of its shape, and thCounty Hall, quietly gazing over the river Thames. Take ride at the London Eye, the world’s largest observatiowheel of ering a spectacular view over the city. This way
you can take in over 55 of London’s most famoulandmark At the heart of London lies Soho and its mix of narrostreets and alleys, trendy shops, elegant bars, antheatres. Notting Hill, well-known from the movie with thsame name, attracts a constantly increasing numbers of
visitors. Despite this, it has managed to retain its characteof an eccentric village where some people get the Sundapapers still in their pyjamas. Over the next couple of

Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has been the London home of thRoyal Family since 1837, but it only opened its doors tthe public in 1993. The State Rooms contain some of thnest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintingssculptures and some of the nest English and Frencfurniture in the world. Enjoy a walk in the Palace’s 39-acrgarden with its superb views of the Garden, front of thPalace and the 19th-century lake.

East End Uncovered
Uncover the vibrantmulticultural neighbourhooof London’s East End on thiwalking tour. Explore thiconic Spitalelds Market anBrick Lane, tuck into traditional English pie and mash, and maybe spot aBanksy or two