London
Bakeries
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Pastelaria Versailles (Lisboa)
Pastelaria Garrett (Estoril)
​​Pasteis de Belém (Lisboa) - The original Nata Tarts bakerie
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Markets
Borough Market – Great food options, fresh produce, and street food
Camden Market – Vintage clothes, street food, and unique stalls
Portobello Road Market – Famous for antiques and street vendors (Notting Hill)
Greenwich Market – Art, crafts, and street food
Spitalfields Market – Boutique shopping and trendy food spots
The Brick Lane Vintage Market – A must-visit for vintage clothing and unique finds
Bakeries & Coffee Shops
Gail’s Bakery – Excellent coffee and freshly baked pastries
Só Nata – Authentic Portuguese pastéis de nata (custard tarts)
Café de Nata – Famous for its crispy and creamy custard tarts
Restaurants & Food (Some of my preferences)
Dishoom (Indian – Covent Garden, Soho, or Shoreditch)
Flat Iron (Great affordable steak – Soho, Covent Garden)
Sushi Samba (Japanese-Brazilian fusion with city views)
Sticks’n’Sushi (Danish-Japanese sushi and grill – multiple locations)
Lords Nelson Pub & Restaurant (Classic British pub experience)
Masala Zone (Authentic Indian cuisine – multiple locations)
Casa do Frango (Portuguese-inspired Piri-Piri chicken & great vibes)
Bar Douro London Bridge (Portuguese tapas & wines in a cozy setting)
Hard Rock Café (Classic American food & rock memorabilia – Piccadilly & Mayfair)
Coya (Modern Peruvian cuisine with a vibrant atmosphere)
Amazonico (Luxurious rainforest-inspired dining with Latin flavors)
Sexy Fish (High-end Asian seafood restaurant with stylish decor)
Monuments & Landmarks
Tower Bridge
Tower of London (Crown Jewels)
Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard
St. James’s Park
Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens
Crystal Palace Park (Dinosaur sculptures & scenic walks)
The Shard (For an amazing city view)
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Trafalgar Square
Piccadilly Circus
Greenwich (Royal Observatory & Prime Meridian Line)
Museums & Cultural Sites (Free entry for most!)
Tate Modern (Contemporary art)
Natural History Museum (Dinosaurs, gemstones, and architecture)
British Museum (Egyptian mummies & Rosetta Stone)
Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) (Design, fashion, and art)
Science Museum (Great interactive exhibits)
National Gallery (Famous paintings, including Van Gogh & Da Vinci)
Churchill War Rooms (WWII history & underground bunkers)
London Transport Museum (Interactive and fun transport history)
The Design Museum (Modern and innovative design exhibitions)
Parks & Green Spaces
Hyde Park – One of London’s largest and most famous parks
St. James’s Park – Near Buckingham Palace, great for a walk
Greenwich Park – Amazing views from the hilltop & Prime Meridian
Regent’s Park – Beautiful gardens and home to London Zoo
Crystal Palace Park – Famous for its dinosaur sculptures and lake
Holland Park – A tranquil and stylish park in West London
The Japanese Garden at Holland Park – A peaceful Kyoto-inspired garden
Kensington Gardens – Home to the Albert Memorial and Italian Gardens
Kew Gardens – A UNESCO World Heritage site with exotic plants and glasshouses
Lincoln’s Inn Fields – A peaceful park near Holborn, great for a quick break
Richmond Park – A huge nature reserve with deer, perfect for walks and cycling
Shopping & Streets
Oxford Street (Main shopping district, home to Selfridges)
Regent Street (High-end stores & Hamleys toy store)
Carnaby Street (Cool independent shops & trendy brands)
Covent Garden (Boutiques, street performers, and cafés)
Harrods (Luxury shopping in Knightsbridge)
Liberty London (Famous for designer and luxury items)
Soho (Trendy boutiques, unique fashion stores, and cool vintage shops)
Entertainment & Fun Spots
Leicester Square (M&M’s Store, Theatres & Cinema)
Sky Garden (City Views & Drinks – Free entry, booking required!)
The London Eye (Amazing views of the city)
Madame Tussauds (Wax museum with celebrities & royalty)
Warner Bros. Studio Tour – Harry Potter (A must for fans!)
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre (For a unique theatre experience)
West End Theatres (Catch a musical like Hamilton, The Lion King, or Wicked!)
Day Trips & Other Activities
Walk along the Thames (From Tower Bridge to Tate Modern)
Battersea Power Station (Modern riverside area with cafés & shops)
Notting Hill & Portobello Road (Colorful houses & vintage shopping)
Greenwich Park & Observatory (Best city views from the hilltop!)
Evening bars & cafés at Camden or Battersea
Day Trip to Windsor Castle or Oxford (Easily accessible by train)
Day Trip to Cambridge – Explore historic colleges, the River Cam, and charming streets
Visit Richmond – A beautiful riverside town with great pubs and stunning views
Richmond Park – A massive natural park with wild deer and cycling paths