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#574: Bring On Summer at Kyoto Gardens in Holland Park

Delight in the tranquility of the Kyoto Gardens, one of London’s best outdoor treats. Meander along the narrow gravel path past trees decked out in cherry blossoms and a cascading waterfall to feel instantly recharged. London has finally thrown off the shackles of winter, and it’s this time of year in particular that I love watching the English in their native habitat: the park. Nothing makes these folk more excited than when …

#200: See the City from Parliament Hill

Few of London’s neighbourhoods command majesty like Hampstead. Best of all is the square mile of luscious green parkland that is Hampstead Heath. The crowning glory of this part is Parliament Hill with panoramic views across the whole of London. After spending a few hours at the Freud Museum, we trekked through the posh, are-you-sure-we’re-even-allowed-to-walk-around-here, orange brick neighbourhood to Hampstead Heath, officially my favourite London park. London Thing 200 of 1000: Take in the …