Travels in...South Bank

During the summer months London's South Bank is packed full of tourists and hand holding couples, but at this time of year there's just enough elbow room for a pleasant stroll along one of Europe's best riverbanks.

It's easy to see why this area is so popular with locals as well as toursits; a great selection of restaraunts, bars and dozens of attractions litter the landscape with nearby Westminster and Borough providing a wealth of equally inviting options.

The London Eye may just be a giant Feris Wheel but missing out on a visit to the Tate Modern shouldn't be an option for a tourist or local. The area is also a prime spot for some of London's best theatres particularly for those who are bored with the usual West End stuff. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the National Theatre are the standouts in my opinions but there are also plenty of art galleries and smaller venues dotted about.

I've had some great times just strolling along the South bank, usually stopping for a drink at The Mulberry Bush. Any time spent around this area is time well spent, although if I were you, this isn't one I'd save for a rainy day.

Travels in..Angel

Angel, Islington may be well known for Upper Street's seemingly endless strip of pubs and clubs, but there is a lot more to this little section of North London than maybe meets the eye. While the West End may be the home of London theatre, even I was suprised to find that some of the most well known theatres were based in Angel. Famous venues such as Sadler's Wells and the Almedia mingle quite happily with off beat comedy venues such as the Hen and Chicken's Theatre.

Angel also holds a special place in my heart as the home of my favourite film attraction, the Screen on the Green. I've had many a good night here and it's a top reccomendation for the summertime. The only bad thing I could say about it is the escalators, they're by far the longest in London and that would be okay if I didn't keep forgetting about it when I start walking up there during the rush hour.

Shopping is of course another favourite activity in Angel and I much prefer taking my time here than rushing around Regent St; alongside the many boutiques and charity shops the impressive N1 shopping centre caters for everyobody's needs. One of the most unusual things about Angel, is that you can find a working farm there! The Frightliners Farm was founded in 1972 and today boasts an impressive amount of animals from chickens and geese, to rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and chipmunks.

So, there you have it, Angel in a nutshell.

Travels in...Camden

Look, I'll be honest with you. I was never much of a fan of Camden. The first couple of times I went there as a teenager I couldn't understand what all my friends found so 'cool' and 'trendy' about it as we stumbled along the streets at quarter to midnight with cider in our bellies and a song in our hearts. In fact, it probably wasn't until I was about 19 that I actually went to Camden in the daytime. It was then that I really understood what was so special about it and is the reason I keep going back.

I can safely say that at least 60% of my current wardrobe and various knick-knacks around my room have been purchased from Camden Lock market, and any visitor there will quickly realise that the huge array of things to buy and see is the reason it is world famous.

Another favourite spot of mine to spend time in is the Camden Arts Centre, it is always one of the top picks for any art critic when asked about the best galleries in London. Their temporary exhibitions are inspiring and there is something there to entertain everyone.

Although we started off on the wrong foot, Camden has now become one of my favourite areas in the whole of London.

Travels in....Kensington

On Wednesday I was in Kensington. The area's usually notable for its wealthy residents but I was there to another famous attraction - The Royal Albert Hall! Sadly only from the outside, I've been in there for a gig last year and it was beautiful, but this time my flatmate wanted to take photos of the outside to make up part of his final art project.

I don't normally hang out amid the leafy gardens and white buildings of affluent south London, so while I was there I thought I would check out some of their other legendary venues. We stopped by the V&A and had a quick turn at the fun (and sadly aimed at 6 year olds) games at the Science Museum before heading off for a sly half at the Wilton Arms. It was very busy for a Wednesday evening but a good time was had. In fact, the Wilton Arms is probably my top recommendation of this week, a simple pub perhaps, but then isn't a simple pint one of life's greatest pleasures. I think so.

And we're heading back there for the karaoke tomorrow night!