We at Secret London love London, obviously. We also love to hate London. We also know exactly how to tell when you need to take a break from this glorious city before your ‘love/hate’ relationship just becom...
Living in London can be pretty tough as it is, but while it may seem that no season can appease us (summer is too hot, autumn too inconsistent, spring…well, we’ll think of something when we get to it), winte...
One year. No time at all some may say. Been with your ‘significant other’ for a year? – “Oh it’s JUST flown by” (?) Haven’t seen your bessie mate for a year? Nothing between you...
As much as people like to make out that London is an impolite city, we at Secret London disagree. I personally see lovely acts of kindness every day. But sometimes a “thank you” will go unheard, your wasted...
So, you’re not a ‘real’ Londoner? You weren’t born between Zones 1-6 or maybe you just haven’t lived here long enough to become part of the furniture yet. There are certain behaviours that...
*To be read in a deep-south American accent for no reason except that it’s more fun and actually quite fitting* It ain’t easy, living down (or up…or even across depending on where you come from…...
When it comes to life in London, sometimes, ignorance is bliss. Here are 13 questions that a Londoner never likes to be asked… ever. Why not? Don’t ask that either. 1. Why do you have so many phone co...
Geordies may catch a cold, Brummies might get a migraine and we’re sure Bristolians throw up once in while but no one city is quite as sick as London. Us Londoners find ourselves afflicted by a rare breed of illne...
There are some things Londoners just don’t want to hear. More often than not, they’ll often be announced over a tannoy on the Underground… 1. “This train is being held to regulate the serv...
London Cocktail Week kicks off across the capital on Monday 3rd October, so we’ve decided to celebrate the occasion in style (because what better excuse to sip on multiple concoctions every night of the week). If...