Comments on: Returning to (and Redeeming) London https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/returning-to-and-redeeming-london/ Traveling full-time in a financially sustainable way Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:25:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: theprofessionalhobo https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/returning-to-and-redeeming-london/#comment-283841 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:18:42 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3991#comment-283841 In reply to Ian.

Hi Ian,
Much of what you love about London is similar to what I love about my home town of Toronto – so much to see and do, a massively intercultural environment, and food galore!
And maybe because London is similar to Toronto, that’s why I don’t hold those (otherwise awesome!) qualities in particular reverence.
But there’s no getting around it; you make London sound pretty cool! 😉

]]> By: Ian https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/returning-to-and-redeeming-london/#comment-283811 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 03:55:29 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3991#comment-283811 I really believe that London is the kind of city that has two sides to it; the side that most visitors see, which is slightly drab and overcrowded, and the side that locals get to see, which is a vibrant European capital that offers a different kind of lifestyle than most of the continent.

Whether it’s getting a curry on Brick Lane, strolling through the Heath in the Spring, or drinking bubble tea in Soho, London has a lot more to offer than most people realize. You just need to be willing to search a bit. What London lacks in outgoingness, its makes up for in thousands of hidden gems that are well worth seeking out.

Even I discover new things every time I go out with my friends, and that’s what I love about London. It’s a bit of a cliché, but you never run out of new things to do, places to see, or people to meet.

One of my main hobbies is gushing about London, so forgive me if I sounds like an ad for London tourism 😛

But I really think London is more than just a place to tick off on your travels. It’s a British city full of thousands of microcosms from around the world that are incredibly fun to explore. Just don’t get caught in the middle of a riot. Or a Tube strike. Or a crowd of football fans.

I hope you visit London again soon!!!

]]> By: theprofessionalhobo https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/returning-to-and-redeeming-london/#comment-283786 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 22:31:50 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3991#comment-283786 In reply to Baron’s.

Nice! Indeed I found many English to be very hospitable, and there’s no getting around the fact that London is a world class city!

]]> By: Baron's https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/returning-to-and-redeeming-london/#comment-283774 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 19:07:57 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3991#comment-283774 Over the years I’ve been to the UK and to London several times for extended and short periods of time and I absolutely loved it then and sill love now…your question to Ian resonated with me and the answer in my case is…The English people captured my heart and I fell in love with the place.

]]> By: theprofessionalhobo https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/returning-to-and-redeeming-london/#comment-283761 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 15:33:20 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3991#comment-283761 In reply to Ian.

Hi Ian,
To be honest, I’m still somewhat ambivalent about London! What is it about the place that really catches your heart?

]]> By: Ian https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/returning-to-and-redeeming-london/#comment-283746 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 08:57:31 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3991#comment-283746 I can’t believe London ever let you down to begin with!!!

I just moved away after living there for 4 years, and I will never be able to shake my complete adoration for the place. Of course, I love crowds, rain, and I’m willing to put up with über-expensive public transport… ^_^

I hope your last visit really did change your mind on London; it’s one of the greatest places in the world if you look past everything touristy and get to know it!

]]> By: theprofessionalhobo https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/returning-to-and-redeeming-london/#comment-263042 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:24:53 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3991#comment-263042 In reply to Morringhan.

Hey Morringhan – Enjoy London! Post back here and let us know what you thought of it!

]]> By: Morringhan https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/returning-to-and-redeeming-london/#comment-262829 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:07:26 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3991#comment-262829 I will be visiting London (as the actual destination) at the end of this week, and it has been a dream of mine to go there for many many years. Loved this post!

]]> By: Baron's https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/returning-to-and-redeeming-london/#comment-246399 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:03:15 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3991#comment-246399 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maidenhead

]]> By: theprofessionalhobo https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/returning-to-and-redeeming-london/#comment-246309 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:30:24 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3991#comment-246309 @Baron’s – I’m not sure where Meaden ead is. Nice neighbourhood?

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