The Best Places to See Wisteria in London
There is a brief stretch each spring when London goes gloriously over the top. Quiet streets turn theatrical. Front doors […]
Notting Hill
The Notting Hill Bookshop: A Real-Life Rom-Com Landmark
If you’ve ever dreamed of wandering into a bookshop and finding a real-life romance—à la Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts
London’s Best Vintage Flea Markets
There’s something intoxicating about London’s flea markets — part nostalgia, part archaeology. They’re the city’s slow heartbeat beneath the glass
Notting Hill’s Blacklash: Locals Paint Over the Pastels to Escape the Grammers
For decades, the pastel terraces of Notting Hill have been among London’s most-photographed façades—an architectural sugar rush of pinks, yellows,
The Real Mr. Gruber’s Antique Shop: A Paddington Bear Treasure in Notting Hill
If you’ve ever watched Paddington (2014) or its equally delightful sequel, Paddington 2 (2017), you’ll remember Mr. Gruber’s Antique Shop—the charming, wood-panelled haven of
Portobello Road Market: A Guide
Portobello Road Market is London’s most famous street market. Tucked away in the pastel-hued streets of Notting Hill, this historic
The Story Behind Notting Hill’s Name: Knights, Hills, and Quirky Legends
How did Notting Hill get it’s name? When you hear “Notting Hill,” you probably think of colorful townhouses, charming markets,