With a little over two months and counting until the Olympic Games 2012 take over London (July 27 to be precise) the city is positively buzzing with excitement. To mark the final countdown, we’re going to do a series of posts leading up to the start of the games to get you in the mood (after all it only comes once every four years).For our first post, we’re going straight to the heart of the action, the Olympic Stadium, which was officially opened in a ceremony in Stratford, East London last week.
To celebrate the Phoenix-like rise from the ashes of one of London’s best-loved tourist attractions, the Cutty Sark, we’re running down some of London’s best boating experiences. You may not want to swim in it but a stroll along the Thames remains one of the best things to do in London and why stop at that when there is maritime history aplenty resting along its banks?
Struggling for things to do in London this weekend? Just leave it to Robert Redford. The evergreen actor and director has been hiding his independent film festival, Sundance, in the wilds of Utah since 1978 but this year he’s seen sense and decided to bring it to London as well.
Learning a new language is one of the most valuable things to do in London. Whether you want a few conversational words to get you past the “dos cervezas” level for your summer holiday, or you’re learning for career purposes, another language is a great skill to have. But let’s face it, it can also be frustrating and pretty hard work. Classes are essential but they’re only one part of the puzzle. To really make progress you’re going to have to get out there and speak to people.
