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Julianna Barnaby

Julianna Barnaby is the Founder of London x London. A born and bred Londoner and award-winning blogger she loves to delve into the cool, interesting and quirky spots that make London such a dynamic city.

Looking for the best Mayfair cafes and coffee shops? Don’t worry, I have your back.  There are two types of cafe – the bland massive chains that try to lure you in with their sub-par beverages and the indie coffee shops that actually put some time and effort into making it all a much pleasanter …

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Columbia Road Flower Market is one of London’s must-visit markets. Each Sunday, this unassuming part of London bursts into bloom – a gorgeous array of cut flowers and plants lining the street. Planning your visit? This is what you need to know. Fancy spending your Sunday nosing through stalls of fresh blooms and greenery (note: …

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Travelling to London and not sure where to start? Don’t miss these 45 London travel tips to help you rock your trip! Insider tips for planning a trip to London – written by a Londoner. So, you’ve booked your ticket and you’re getting ready to travel to London.  We all know London. Home of fancy …

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Shoreditch is home to a thriving street art scene that’s ever-changing and never boring. The ever-cool hub of London’s urban art, don’t miss these Shoreditch street art spots – complete with a Shoreditch street art map for you to do your own free tour. You can’t write a series about street art in London without …

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Looking for the best second hand bookshops in London? These are the 20 places you shouldn’t miss.  In the age of Amazon, same-day delivery and internet shopping, the idea of rummaging through one of London’s second-hand bookshops might seem arcane.  Shopping? In person? Without any guarantee that you’ll find what you’re looking for?  Pretty sure …

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The Bermondsey beer mile is a must for beer lovers in search of some of London’s coolest craft brews. Planning a trip? Here’s what you need to know before you go. London’s craft beer scene has exploded in the past decade – transforming itself from a niche market only sought out by aficionados to pretty …

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Kensington has a wealth of destinations for you to explore. From Museum Mile to handsome parks and gardens, these are the things to do in Kensington you shouldn’t miss.  Kensington’s reputation precedes it.  First up, there’s the trilogy of London’s most prestigious (and interesting) museums: the Victoria & Albert Museum, The Science Museum and the …

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Perched at the top of the Walkie Talkie building, London’s Sky Garden boasts some of the best views in the city. Here’s why you need to go (and insider tips for beating the crowds while you’re at it). London is a very cool city, but sometimes it can feel like it’s out to bleed you …

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Planning a short visit to London and not sure what to see? I’ve created the perfect 2 days in London itinerary: everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip. As a born and bred Londoner, it can be too easy to take my hometown for granted. Buckingham Palace – been there, done that. …

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