London Insider: Tessa Williams

London Insider: Tessa Williams

Tessa's experienced London as a student, a young professional, a clubber, a gourmand, a shopper, a cinephile, a tour guide and as a journalist.

WHERE NOT TO GO

 Where NOT to go

Where NOT to go

Don't waste your time when you're on holiday in London. Find out the over-hyped spots to avoid (and where to go instead).

NEAR THE BEATEN TRACK

 Near the beaten track

Near the beaten track

Find out all about the not-to-miss restaurants, attractions and more in London. From our local expert to you.

ITINERARIES

 24-hour itinerary

24-hour itinerary

If you've just got 24 hours in London, our Insider has put together the perfect itinerary just for you. Don't miss a thing!
 48-hour itinerary

48-hour itinerary

Your forty-eight hours better be a weekend, as this is when London really comes into her own.

LISTS

 Luxuriate!

Luxuriate!

London is luxury encapsulated and the options for pampering yourself here are limitless.
 Where the locals dine

Where the locals dine

One of London's greatest strengths is her diversity, and nowhere is this better reflected than in her dining scene.

Insider's Q&A

 Insider's Q&ACheck out the transcripts of the most recent live chat with Insider Tessa. She answered your questions about life in London and more.

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