My name is Osman Semerci and here are my thoughts and tips about the lovely city of London.
From Culture Shock to Feeling at Home When I first arrived in London I was stunned and overwhelmed. Culture shock is what they call it. And then, slowly but surely I began to find my place and settle down. Once I found work, called the Borough of Southwark my home, and started cycling about town …
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Finding Friends and Making Connections in London Although the city has some eight million people, it could be challenging to find just the right match. Friendships and romantic relationships abound, though, especially in the Big Smoke, London’s nickname from Victorian times! Let me introduce you to some strategies to keep afloat interpersonally and how to …
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Thinking About Moving to London…Where Should I Live?? Some areas in London may ring a bell with people unfamiliar with the city—think Brixton, think Shoreditch. Now don't forget, a borough’s reputation changes with time depending on the economy and on the income level of the people living there! A decade ago, I'm not sure I'd …
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Looking to cosy up during a visit to London during winter ? Here's a quick "Things to Do in London During Those Cold Winter Months" list. great recomendation on how to and where to spend your time peacefully
Top 5 Music Venues in London. These places are the new house of worship for music lovers - Come with me and lets rock out
Get a Feel for the Holiday Season by Taking a Relaxing Stroll Through London This time of year, it’s all about making the most out of your day as it gets dark by 5 PM! Instead of just rushing indoors, read on! In this blog, I recommend beautiful spots to visit on foot at anytime. …
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English slang words you might wanna pick up on or simply know of, to avoid confusion or have some fun with it!
Transport for London, in short TFL, offers a pricey way to get around town in a network of old tunnels. Inside the tube, as the subway is called in the UK, you can experience a commuter's nightmare- where without exception you will find yourself squashed between others. Yet equally it is a fascinating public infrastructure …
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In a previous post I recommended a fantastic Turkish restaurant near Aldgate east Station. Now that's somewhat of an unusual pick for the area given that most other restaurants on Bricklane are Bengali. But food aside, here at the heart of Shoreditch you'll find second hand stores, secret cinemas, weekend markets and Indian cash-and-carries. Or, …
You want to visit London, get a feel for what this city is like ? Below I am introducing different options you can book conveniently online, from high end to low budget. High-end-big budget accommodations in sought after areas ? Here you go ! Dorchester Hotel, Hyde Park- you'd hear of both these these locations …
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The Foreigner (In London) 