London From My Point of View

London is the capital and the largest city of England and the United Kingdom. It is a city by the Thames River which is the main estuary of England. It is one city where rain is a daily occurrence. They say that the city is gloomy but, for me, it is as bright as it can be. When the sun is up, the beauty of London comes to fore.

For me, one of the best places to go to in the city is Oxford Street where you can shop until you drop. This is where you can find retail stores which are both expensive and inexpensive. Strolling in the whole stretch will take you one day to explore. Anyway, with just a short train ride, Oxford Street is easy to go back to.

The Westminster Abbey and the London Museum of Natural History are but some of the attractions that every must visit. With the efficient layout of the city, these London landmarks are easy to visit even by just walking.

The Buckingham Palace is also a must-see in London. When our group visited the place, tourists from around the world flocked to get a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth's London residence.  Just a stone's throw away from the palace is the Queen Victoria Memorial which is also jampacked with tourists.

Others worth going to in London is the Big Ben and the statue of British great Sir Winston Churchill which are both in the vicinity of the Parliament. Traversing through the streets of the area makes you feel that you are inside a museum.

London will not be London if you will not see modern architecture that is solely British. From the pavilion that I visited in the Shanghai World Expo 2010 up to my visits to London, I was in awe with the geniuses of the British people. From the mall interiors and even in restaurants, British ingenuity is very evident.

Londoners love to eat and drink. Whether it be their staple fish and chips or other delicacies, they troop to eating places. Food markets are all over so that you can choose whatever food you want. Of course, there are the usual fine dining restaurants that are scattered all over the city.

One thing that makes London distinct from other European cities is the architecture of its buildings and, basically, the atmosphere of the city. Yes, it may seem gloomy because it rains there most of the time, but the city structures make it look lively.

The city is a mixture of the old and the new. But both co-exist harmoniously. It is a place where the rich and the not-so-rich can live together without discrimination. It has its own character the only the Londoners can exhibit.

Yes, London is fourteen hours away from the Philippines but you should visit the city at least once in your lifetime. Different atmosphere. Different culture. Different Experience. That is London from my point of view.

Credit to the owners of some of the photos.