The lure of island life is hard to resist…
09.01.2024 - 16:50 / insider.com / London
London is one of my favorite cities. There's so much to explore, and it's easy to get around central London on foot or via public transit.
Recently, a friend and I bought tickets to a concert there and built a short getaway around it. I used to live in London, and she'd never been, so we spent four days checking off some of the greatest hits and finding new experiences.
Here are four things I'd do again next time I'm in town and one thing I'd skip.
The lure of island life is hard to resist…
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