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Iconic and Authentic Things to do in London

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London, as a metropolis, is incredible; a maze of iconic buildings, landmarks, culture, history and culture. It is a kaleidoscope of old and new crashing together, with each little pocket boasting its own personality. You could live in London for twenty years and still have your breath taken away by a hundred things a day. There is so much to see in the city but what are the truly authentic things to do in London? Well, to help you out, I’ve put together a list of London’s must-see bits and bobs to make any future visit an adventure you won’t ever forget. Some of my most outrageous and memorable moments have been in London and I hope you have the same experience. Iconic Things to See and do in London There are so many iconic things to see in London. 1 – Stay in Aldgate Where you stay is about as important as it comes, which is why we recommend you stay in Aldgate, in one of the amazing City of London hotels . The Motel One in Tower Hill is a firm second on the list too....

10 Incredible Things to do in Espoo Finland

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Never heard of Espoo Finland? No, I hadn’t either until I visited it as part of Finnair’s “Stopover Finland” project. I started in Finnish Lapland ,checked out Helsinki and then it was on to Espoo. I pronounced it “Es -poo”, instead of “Es-po”. But after spending a day there sampling what the area has to offer, I’ll never forget it. It gives you a taste of Lapland, just 30 minutes from Finland’s capital, Helsinki. So whether you only have a few hours in Finland, or a week, there are plenty of things to do in Espoo Finland . From the nature centre, Haltia Nuuksio, to the Espoo Museum of Modern Art, you won’t be bored in Espoo. Here’s my top 10. My Top Things to Do in Espoo Finland Clinging onto that lichen for “deer” life 😉 😉 Feeding reindeer is definitely one of the top things to do in Espoo. 1) Try cross country skiing OK, so I didn’t do this because I’ve only had one skiing lesson...