Going to London! Help me plan my trip!

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August 13, 2009
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I am off to London for the first time at the end of the month. I will be in Hampshire for 2 days but in the city for the rest of the week. I would love your suggestions on what I should do!

Balan's Kensington

There are two items that seem not to factor into the English national lexicon: p-i-z-z-a and c-o-f-f-e-e. After the excitement of landing on British soil has worn off and jetlag has sufficiently set in, you will begin to resent this otherwise amazing city for its lack of both. From one ‘Rican to another, do yourself a favour and get to the nearest Balan’s. Balan’s has locations in Earl’s Court, Chelsea and Soho and they have really good coffee by any national standard! As for the pizza…this Guidespotter finally threw in the towel on that one.

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The Cainet War Rooms and Churchill Museum

Maybe I am a huge nerd (MAYBE!) but visiting here was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to London. The museum is set up in the actual bunker where Churchill & co. were set up during the air raids on London during WWII. It’s so educational but so interesting!! I swear!!

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The Elk in the Woods

H-E-L-P. I have been drooling over this place since I first heard about it. This could very well be my dream restaurant/bar: chalkboard, old floors, exposed brick, a fireplace waiting to be lit, taps full of delicious brew…ahhhh! Please go. I want to live through you.

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Hook Up With This Hottie

I have been obsessed with Prince William for as long as I can remember… The entire royal family is amazing, and to have a future king actually be not only good looking, but gorgeous, is something the long royal history has not seen much of! Think he would consider a nice and cute American Jewish girl? What?

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The Bad Boy Back Up

If William is too concered about how it will look if he cheats on his girlfriend, then you might just try to work it with his brother, Harry… Who knew Harry would end up being this HOTTTTT! All of a sudden, I was stunned by how attracted I was to him… Then recently, at my brother’s big gay fun wedding, all these gay sexy men were telling me that my boyfriend reminded them of Prince Harry! Score, I must have my own prince already….awwwww (just in case he reads this… you know…)

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The Original Bus Tour

Double Decker Bus Tour

Try a bus tour, the original bus tour was great. You can get on and off when you like and they run every 10 or 15 minutes. You can find tickets at any street stand around the city. This is also a great way to get some info on historic sites without being on a day long tour.

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Borough Market

YOU MUST GO TO BOROUGH on a Thursday or Friday and bring an empty stomach and a pocket full of money. There are incredible little stand with fresh baked goodies, GIGANTIC cheese wheels….youre senses will be overloaded there are so man delicious things to discover. You could sample something from each vendor, and then have a picnic on the steps of the church in front of it. :)

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: by mswen 09/24/2008 Reply

Ahhhh!!!!! I am SO JEALOUS!!! Have a blast!

: by aubree_munar 09/23/2008 Reply

Bon Voyage! Earl’s Court is such a cute neighborhood. Try to find Corgi Street. I want to live there. And Balan’s. Seriously. And if you have time to visit Oxford – even just for a day – hop on a train. It’s worth it. “Mind the Gap” @

: by kbowler 09/12/2008 Reply

Don’t forget to walk around Covent Garden – there are some great little shops around there that are unique. Have breakfast at the Rock Garden before you start!