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.