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Hoxton Square, London: There’s Nothing ‘Square’ About It

Hoxton Square, London: There’s Nothing ‘Square’ About It

A few years ago, you may not have heard of Hackney. Nowadays, it’s one of London’s most up and coming neighborhoods, thanks to an influx…

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Greenery and Putting Greens in Richmond–Wandsworth, London

Greenery and Putting Greens in Richmond–Wandsworth, London

Ask any tourists what their favorite places in London are and they’ll probably list Harrod’s, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and Madame Tussaud’s. Ask any…

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Cruise the Canals of London in Camden-Brent

Cruise the Canals of London in Camden-Brent

One of the most scenic and unique ways to see London is on the water—not from one of the ubiquitous tourist boats that take you…

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Gloucester Road—London’s Hidden “High Street”

Gloucester Road—London’s Hidden “High Street”

London is loaded with “high streets,” which are main avenues full of shops, restaurants and cafés. In New York, high streets would be the equivalent…

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#1: Soho—So Good on a Rainy Day in London

#1: Soho—So Good on a Rainy Day in London

New York Habitat’s top spot to spend a soggy afternoon in London is Soho, the town’s pulsating heart. Soho has energy to spare and everything…

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Rainy Day Getaways in Greater London- #2: The Old Royal Observatory, Greenwich

Rainy Day Getaways in Greater London- #2: The Old Royal Observatory, Greenwich

When the sun is out, there’s no better escape from city life than Greenwich, London—just a relaxing twenty-minute ride on the scenic Docklands Light Railway…

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Rainy day spot #3: Green Park on a Gray Day in London

Rainy day spot #3: Green Park on a Gray Day in London

New York Habitat’s number three spot for refuge from the rain is Dover Street Market near Green Park. Street markets are an essential aspect of…

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“Gimme Shelter”—Rainy day Spot #4: The Piazza in Covent Garden, London

“Gimme Shelter”—Rainy day Spot #4: The Piazza in Covent Garden, London

If you’re seeking shelter during a typical London rain shower, there are plenty of places to duck into—but big museums will take up the entire…

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Rainy Day Rentals–#5 High Street Kensington, London

Rainy Day Rentals–#5 High Street Kensington, London

Last summer turned out to be a rather sodden affair in London, what with eight rainstorms in two weeks’ time. This year has turned out…

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Bayswater—A Backpacker’s Paradise in London

Bayswater—A Backpacker’s Paradise in London

Bayswater is located on the north end of Hyde Park, a plum spot not too far from central London yet on the outskirts enough to…

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