{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/609d86d5f7c7b233e71c0bb8/69f24661be5ab6849c6b00c8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"London - Our City","description":"<p><strong>London on Foot: Pubs, Markets and Hidden Corners from London Bridge to Seven Dials</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <strong>Travel Our World</strong>, Martin is joined by friends <strong>Owen and Chris</strong> for a walking tour through the heart of London, from <strong>London Bridge to Covent Garden and Seven Dials</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Starting at <strong>The George</strong>, a historic 1600s coaching inn tucked beneath The Shard, they explore the city step by step, sharing the places they love and the stories behind them.</p><p>From the buzz of <strong>Borough Market</strong> and hidden railway arches to riverside pubs and iconic skyline views, this is London through a local lens, full of character, contrast and discovery.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode we explore:</strong></p><ul><li>Borough Market and London’s street food scene</li><li>Hidden arches, side streets and independent spots</li><li>Riverside pubs along the South Bank</li><li>Crossing the Thames and London skyline views</li><li>Covent Garden, Seven Dials and Theatreland</li><li>Coffee stops, pastries and local favourites</li><li>What makes London such a walkable and diverse city</li></ul><p>Along the way, they cover everything from <strong>Uber Boats on the Thames</strong> and skyline viewpoints like <strong>Sky Garden</strong> and <strong>The Shard</strong>, to theatre ticket tips, transport options and the ever-present London pub culture.</p><p>After 13,000 steps, the journey finishes in <strong>Seven Dials</strong>, reflecting on what makes London one of the world’s great cities to explore on foot.</p><p><br></p><p>Back in the studio, Martin is joined by Damian to reflect on London as both a destination and a place to call home.</p><p>We also discuss the latest <strong>travel news and tech</strong>, and check in with regular contributors to the show.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Real stories. Real journeys. One trip at a time.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Intro </p><p>01:13 Meet at The George </p><p>03:16 London Roots and First Memories </p><p>05:30 Borough Market Food Buzz </p><p>09:28 Hidden Arches and Side Streets </p><p>12:19 South Bank Pubs </p><p>12:53 Waterloo Tap and South Bank Culture </p><p>18:03 Crossing Hungerford Bridge </p><p>18:59 Thames Tales and Skyline Views </p><p>24:31 Somerset House Winter Skate </p><p>25:54 Getting Around London </p><p>27:19 Tuk Tuks Versus Black Cabs </p><p>28:41 Theatreland Ticket Tips </p><p>30:10 Covent Garden Museums </p><p>30:50 Covent Garden Buzz &amp; Coffee Stops </p><p>32:56 Pubs and Street Culture </p><p>34:36 Pastel de Nata Stop </p><p>35:11 Food and History Follows </p><p>37:20 Seven Dials Finale </p><p>39:12 Wrap Up – London Love </p><p>45:42 Post-Trip Chat with Damian</p><p>46:04 Living in Soho </p><p>47:56 Pubs and Soho Origins </p><p>49:35 London Facts and Figures </p><p>51:31 Hidden London Tips </p><p>53:08 Canals and East London Vibes </p><p>55:17 London Gripes and Love </p><p>56:41 Travel News – Border Biometrics </p><p>58:00 Travel Tech Updates </p><p>59:56 Wrap Up and Next Episode&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Martin McGrath & Damian Urwin"}