London and Amsterdam Trip

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. It finished construction in 1589 and at the time was the largest and most accurate 4 faced chiming click in the world. The tower has five bells. Big Ben being the largest as it weighs over 13 tons. Due to refurbishing work that started in 2016, tours of Big Ben have been suspended until 2021. But put it in your dairy as it is definitely well worth a visit when it reopens.

An excellent dining experience. The many sharing plates and food dishes that we ordered were all superb. The customer service was brilliant too, there is plenty of wonderful staff that work here. A special thank you to Hugo for taking care of us. Only downside is how popular it is here and having to wait 45minutes to get seated, though it was well worth the wait! We'll be back!

Northwest of Leicester Sq but a world away in atmosphere, this grand tile-roofed and red-pillared gate marks the entrance into Chinatown. Although not as big as Chinatowns in other world-class cities – it's just Lisle and Gerrard Sts really – London's version is a lively quarter with street signs in Chinese script, red lanterns strung up across the streets bobbing in the breeze, and restaurants, noodle shops and Asian supermarkets crammed in cheek by jowl.

* Fast-track entrance