London by Stephanie

04/01/2016
5 Musicals you need to watch in London
There are many musicals in London, so much that you can watch one each day of your trip. In this post, I’ll show you 6 musicals for you to watch in London. 






There are many musicals in London, so much that you can watch one each day of your trip. In this post, I’ll show you 6 musicals for you to watch in London.

Wicked

This musical was based on the classic The Wizard of Oz. but different the original story, this time, follows Elphaba, from birth to college and the events that made her receive the nickname of Wicked. Through the story shows Glinda, a spoiled rich girl, Fiyero and the Wizard of Oz


Lion King


This vivid musical is based on the classic animation from Disney, The Lion King. It follows Simba’s life, from it birth to it adulthood. It follows the story show in the movie, and some classic songs, like Hakuna Matata.


Mamma Mia


This musical was based on the song of ABBA. The story is about Sophie, that is about to marry but have one dream, to her father walks her down the aisle, but she doesn’t know who is her father. To make her dream come true, she read her mom’s diary and send a wedding invitation to each three old lovers of her mother.


Matilda


Matilda is a genius and only five years old, but her family is ignorant and treat her like trash. To make it even worse, the headmistress of her school turns the school a hell for everybody, even to Matilda’s teacher.


Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


Charlie, a poor boy, one day listened that a golden card was a ticket to enter the chocolate factory by Willy Wonka, he got really happy, but as time passed, he didn’t have money to buy one chocolate bar.

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03/25/2016
4 hotels to stay in London

There are many good places to stay in London, from 1 to 5 stars hotels. In this post, I’ll show you three of 5 stars and one of 3 stars in London.




Churchill Apartments London: a 3 stars apartment like hotel, including a kitchen, a living room and free wifi.
Location: Sullivan House, London SW1V 3BP, United Kingdom



St Martin Lane Hotel: a 5 stars hotel with its lobby designed by Philippe Starck. The hotel has free wifi and parking, a gym, a business center and the restaurant Asia de Cuba. You can also choose the light’s color of your room.
Location: 45 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4HX, United Kingdom

One Aldwych: a contemporary 5 stars hotel, it has free wifi, a pool with underwater music, a gym, and a business center.
Location: 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ, United Kingdom


Me London: this modern hotel has free Wifi, laundry service, a business center, a gym, and paid to park. The rooms are air-conditioned and large, as well as the bathrooms.
Location: 336-337 Strand, London WC2R 1HA, United Kingdom
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03/18/2016

5 restaurants to go in London


There are many good restaurants in London and many varieties, from afternoon tea to Chinese food. In this post, I’ll show you 5 restaurants of many styles.







Asia de Cuba: an Asian-influenced Cuban cuisine
Location: 45 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4HX, United Kingdom
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Imperial China: a Chinese restaurant, the service is not the best, but the dim sum is.
Location: White Bear Yard, 25A Lisle St, London WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom

The Rosebery: a beautiful place to relax and have an afternoon tea
Location: 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA, United Kingdom

Kensington Place:  a modern British restaurant
Location: 201 Kensington Church St, London W8 7LX, United Kingdom

Gokyuzu: a restaurant with a Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine
Location: 26-27 Grand Parade, Green Lanes London, N4 1LG


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03/13/2016

Places to visit in London

London is known for its royalty and tea, but there are many places you can go. In this post, you'll see some places to visit and explore in London.






London Eye: you can have a panorama view of the city from a 135 m tall giant Ferris wheel.


Madame Tussauds: the world's famous wax museum.

Broadway: classical broadway's musicals, such as Wicked, Matilda, The Phantom of the Opera, and Mamma Mia.

Victoria and Albert Museum: the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design.





Ripley's Believe It or Not! London: a museum of bizarreness

Science Museum: this museum has a lot about science, many interactive areas, and an iMax cinema

Natural History Museum: a great museum if you like the nature


British Museum: is a museum dedicated to human history, art, and culture. Is the most visited museum in the UK


St Paul’s Cathedral: visit this unique architecture of an Anglican church


Warner Bros. Studio Tour: if you’re a fan of Harry Potter, you can’t miss the making of Harry Potter


In the next post, I’ll talk about some restaurants in London.



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03/05/2016
Natural History Museum London

Natural History Museum of London is located in Cromwell Rd, London SW7 5BD,  United Kingdom, it’s next to the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert museum. The entrance is free, but you can donate to support the museum, like other museums in London. It’s open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:50 PM, and the last admission is 5:30 AM. On the last Friday of each month opens late. The museum only close during 24, 25, and 26 of December. There is a restaurant and a cafe inside the museum.


In the entrance, there is a replica of Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, found in 1898. It name is Dippy, and he is there for 35 years. But in 2017, he'll retire and a blue whale skeleton will assume his place. They are doing this to alarm people that the blue whale is at risk of extinction, and needs preservation.
Dippy

Annually there is an exposition of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. There’s still happening the exposition from last year, it’s until 10 April 2016

Winner from 2015



The museum has 80 million items and is divided into 4 parts. In the map below you’ll find each zone. In the entrance of the museum you can buy a map for £1.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/content/dam/nhmwww/visit/Galleriesandfloorplans/nhm_map_aug_2015.pdf

1 comment:

  1. Very interesting, when I go to London I will use these tips!

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