178 - London travel guide

London is, quite simply, an amazing city: a meltingpot of cultures
and experiences. It’s the home of dozens of world-class galleries
as well as boasting thousands of excellent restaurants, theatres,
fashion houses and attractions. London is a sprawling metropolis
that grew up along the banks of the River Thames, which weaves
through the city like a serpent. The M25 motorway marks the
outermost boundaries of the city, but most of the city's
attractions are a lot more central. Westminster Abbey, the Houses
of Parliament and Big Ben are located on the northern bank of the
river, with the London Eye and the aquarium just on the other side.
A wander along Southbank will take you past a wide variety of
theatres and galleries, and you’ll soon see the Tower of London (on
the north side) and Tower Bridge. From Big Ben, Mayfair and Hyde
Park are to the west, Regent's Park is to the northwest, the City
of London is along the river to the east, and Greenwich (of
Greenwich Mean Time fame) is to the southeast. For more, please
visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/europe/england or
http://indietravelpodcast.com/england/london-travel-guide/