Places you think you want to live… but don’t
By Andrew Mickel • May 26th, 2009 • Category: FeaturesLondon is full of places, and it’s full of people who lie about how good those places are. But they couldn’t fool Andrew Mickel. No way.
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London is full of places, and it’s full of people who lie about how good those places are. But they couldn’t fool Andrew Mickel. No way.
Craving solitude? Let Andrew Mickel show you London’s most peaceful outdoor spots. Make sure you wrap up warm.
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“We can at least be proud of the fact that the UK, let alone London, isn’t responsible for this year’s true televisual car crash.” |
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“The Wrong Door is executed by actors who can act, with CGI of a quality that the BBC has never mustered before (see: Doctor Who).” |
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“Simon Amstell is on nodding terms with a friend of mine in their home environs of the Woodford-ish area. Celebrity high five!” |
| Think you know London? Think again. Until you’ve walked along, instead of traveling on, a tube line, some of London’s best bits will be passing you by, says Andrew Mickel. |
There are loads of festivals in London, sure. But for the same price, or cheaper, you can spread your wings and hit a festival in a whole other country that could teach the UK a thing too. Just like Andrew Mickel did.