A week in London, England

 I visited London, England for a course, but also got the chance to do a bit of exploring. London is a great place, with lots of history and culture.

While I could write forever on all the things to see and experience, here are some of the highlights you should check out.

High tea at the Corinthea Hotel

Enjoy a lovely tea selection in a beautiful, classic setting

Sunday Organ recital @ Westminister Abbey

We came upon this by chance and what a pleasant surprise! Sunday evenings they do a free organ recital for your listening pleasure. If you are in the area, check it out. 

The Tube

Their subway gets you everywhere you want to go. There's no need to take cabs as their sophisticated and extensive subway system covers pretty much anywhere you need to get to. Tip: if you are staying for a week, get a week pass. It's cheaper and easier. 

Pret a manger 

Great quick place to buy coffee and a bite. You can find them pretty much everywhere. 

Shopping on Oxford Street

If you like to shop, you want to check out the selection on Oxford. Piccadilly Circus also has quite a bit of shopping, but a bit more touristy. 

Steak at the Hawkthorne

Here the steak selection is nothing like I have ever seen. I had a porterhouse steak and it was one f the best steaks I have ever had! Make sure to make reservations though. This place fills up fast! 

Hunter Museum

If you like unusual museums, stop by here. This museum showcases some of the first experiences in medicine and surgery. Admission is free, but you may not want to plan this around lunch time as some of the exhibits are not for the weak stomach. 

 

Trafalger Square

Great place to check out, and right near some great picture ops. This place is like one huge meeting place. We were lucky enough to see a play happening right in the square, but seems like if you go anytime there's lots of activity.

Shopping @ Primark

This place rocks! If you like discount shopping, go here. They have a huge selection and great prices. Everyone we saw coming out, at least had 2 bags of shopping in their hands. 

 Buckingham Palace

Buckingham palace itself is something worth checking out, but if you go during the changing of the guards, it's a huge parade! When we went thousands of people were lined up to experience it and trying to get the perfect shot. If you don't like crowds, you may want to avoid it but if you can get through the crowds and get a good spot, it's worth checking out.

 

London Eye

This has to be the best Ferris wheel I have ever been on. The view is amazing, even at night. And the compartments all include interactive screens that give you a tour and description of all the sites you are looking at.

Convent Garden

This area is great for specialty shops, restaurants and bars. 

London is a great place to check out for a week, and if you have more time stay longer! There's tons to see and do :)