London - Our City

London on Foot: Pubs, Markets and Hidden Corners from London Bridge to Seven DialsIn this episode of Travel Our World, Martin is joined by friends Owen and Chris for a walking tour through the heart of London, from London Bridge to Covent Garden and Seven Dials.Starting at The George, 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.From the buzz of Borough Market and hidden railway arches to riverside pubs and iconic skyline views, this is London through a local lens, full of character, contrast and discovery.In this episode we explore:Borough Market and London’s street food sceneHidden arches, side streets and independent spotsRiverside pubs along the South BankCrossing the Thames and London skyline viewsCovent Garden, Seven Dials and TheatrelandCoffee stops, pastries and local favouritesWhat makes London such a walkable and diverse cityAlong the way, they cover everything from Uber Boats on the Thames and skyline viewpoints like Sky Garden and The Shard, to theatre ticket tips, transport options and the ever-present London pub culture.After 13,000 steps, the journey finishes in Seven Dials, reflecting on what makes London one of the world’s great cities to explore on foot.Back in the studio, Martin is joined by Damian to reflect on London as both a destination and a place to call home.We also discuss the latest travel news and tech, and check in with regular contributors to the show.Real stories. Real journeys. One trip at a time.Episode Chapters00:00 Intro 01:13 Meet at The George 03:16 London Roots and First Memories 05:30 Borough Market Food Buzz 09:28 Hidden Arches and Side Streets 12:19 South Bank Pubs 12:53 Waterloo Tap and South Bank Culture 18:03 Crossing Hungerford Bridge 18:59 Thames Tales and Skyline Views 24:31 Somerset House Winter Skate 25:54 Getting Around London 27:19 Tuk Tuks Versus Black Cabs 28:41 Theatreland Ticket Tips 30:10 Covent Garden Museums 30:50 Covent Garden Buzz & Coffee Stops 32:56 Pubs and Street Culture 34:36 Pastel de Nata Stop 35:11 Food and History Follows 37:20 Seven Dials Finale 39:12 Wrap Up – London Love 45:42 Post-Trip Chat with Damian46:04 Living in Soho 47:56 Pubs and Soho Origins 49:35 London Facts and Figures 51:31 Hidden London Tips 53:08 Canals and East London Vibes 55:17 London Gripes and Love 56:41 Travel News – Border Biometrics 58:00 Travel Tech Updates 59:56 Wrap Up and Next Episode  Welcome to the Travel Our World Podcast, where every episode is a journey.Hosted by Martin McGrath and Damian Urwin, two long-time friends with over 50 years of combined experience in the travel industry, each episode dives into the people, places, and stories that make travel unforgettable.From mountain treks to coastal escapes, ski chalets to city streets, Travel Our World shares real stories from those who live, work, and explore the world of travel.✈️ Real stories. Real journeys. One trip at a time.🎧 Listen on Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows.📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelourworldpodcast/Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.