Published on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by Rajul Chande London's Soho district has recently made a major comeback. An area which was once a bit seedy is now the vibrant heart of London. Soho today has some of the capital's best bars, cafes, clubs and restaurants. It feels lively 24/7. This article provides you with some unmissable highlights of Soho to make the most of your time there: * Plenty of bars, clubs and ...

Published on Thursday, November 12, 2009 by Rajul Chande London certainly has many enjoyable shopping opportunities! But how do you enjoy them best if you've got very little time? Assume you're in London for only a few days. Doesn't it make sense to focus on the well-known department stores to discover everything under one roof? Here's an insider's guide to the best stores in London where you're guaranteed to have a gre...

Published on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by Rajul Chande The Oyster system has made a big difference to London's underground tube system. An Oyster card allows you to use most of London's public transport network (though a few stations remain outside the system). It lets you bag discounts on the standard fare as well as allowing you to avoid the inconvenience of queueing for tickets. The system automatically saves you ...

Published on Thursday, September 24, 2009 by Rajul Chande by Rajul Chande Are London hotels as expensive as people say? While the common perception is that London hotels are pricey, is this really true? "Expensive" means something different to everyone. Often you can spend a lot of money and think it was brilliant, while at other times just the opposite is true. Cheap is not always best. What then does the hard data sa...

Published on Sunday, August 30, 2009 by Rajul Chande by Rajul Chande The Fourth Plinth is located in Trafalgar Square, London and is traditionally used to display statues. This year it is being transformed into a space for living art as Antony Gormley shows off his ground-breaking "One and Other" project (until October 14th 2009). The well-known artist has asked anyone who lives in the UK to come forward and "perform...