Having been to a couple of football stadiums around the UK, I have to say that the Emirates Stadium beats all the others in terms of atmosphere. Even with a largely touristy crowd that night, the songs were in full flow, the chanting continuous. Those Gunners really know how to be the 12th man on the pitch! The modern seats were cushioned and much comfier than the hard plastic ones in some of their rivals (*cough* Chelsea *cough*), and the leg room was enough to fit an eight foot giant if needed.

If, like me, you have spent countless hours over the last decade and a half watching Friends, then you should be in London to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first Friend’s episode! Although set in New York, the studio behind the TV show (Warner Brothers) have opened up a mock Central Perk cafe in London for 2 weeks to celebrate the anniversary.

Looking for inspiration on what to do on a sunny Saturday in London? The one thing about London that still surprises me after 5 years of living here is that there are still things to do, even after one has visited all the tourist places and done all the things that one “must” do while in London. Yesterday, I had set out to explore what London had to offer off the beaten path on a Saturday afternoon.

This famous crossing that has attracted thousands of fans from around the world to this spot in London NW8 is now celebrating its 40th anniversary from when it was immortalized in the Beatles’ Abbey Road album. Now, Westminster Council is looking into removing the crossing due to high number of accidents caused at the location.

The London Eye is one of the essential must-see attractions in London for any tourist, and indeed for any self-respecting Londoner. But is it really worth the high ticket price, the long queues, and the few minutes you spend up in the air? Luckily, there is a little-known cheap (i.e. free) alternative, in a location where you don’t have to take pictures through persplex glass and you can stay as long as you want!

For those who do not know, the Liberty department store in London is like the hidden younger sister of Harrod’s or Selfridges. Tucked away near Oxford Circus on Great Marlborough Street, not many tourists know about it , but not many Londoners do either!

Inside, the wooden structure was made from two British Navy ships, and the store still retains its original Tudor style while many other stores have pushed towards sleek but soulless interior designs.

The River Room is the principle state room of the House of Lords. Normally, it is not open to the public, with the room mainly hosting events of a parliamentary nature. Here are some rare pictures from an undercover reporter working for catering at one of the events hosted in this amazing room inside Parliament.

Like the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, this daily routine is free to attend and, apparently, very popular, with the limited free tickets issued booked a good one month ahead. It is these hidden, unpublicized secret free events like these that got me started with this website in the first place!

Kew Gardens is one of the rare few spots in the city where Londoners can go and enjoy a day of sunshine without being run over by foreigners with camcorders in one hand and a Harrods shopping bag in the other. It is more than just a park, it is a botanical garden with plants and fauna from around the world as well as an unique Treetop Walk experience.

Billingsgate Market is the biggest fish market in London. You can find practically any type of fish, shellfish, and crustaceans that exists there. Fishmongers, restaurant chefs, and ordinary people go there to get the freshest seafood available, and at much cheaper prices too than at supermarkets or fish shops.