The English capital is a world cultural leader and key financial centre, attracting students in all areas of study to some of the top universities in the world.
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Bubbledogs, a new restaurant serving hotdogs and Champagne, is the latest place to indulge in the culinary trend of upscale fast food.
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The area from Shoreditch in the east along to Farringdon in the west is a particularly rich seam for caffeine lovers.
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Inspired by a local Victorian bathhouse that closed in 1986, the Barking Bathhouse is a low-tech and sustainable version of a modern day luxury spa and bar.
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Held in a 20,000sqft disused car park in East London, Red Market hosts some of London’s best guerilla grillers and roaming food stalls.
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The British capital welcomes the world for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games with fantastical diversions that promise to continue the party after closing ceremonies.
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