Insider's guides Insider's guidesAbout Tessa Williams, our London insiderOver the years Tessa has experienced London as an impoverished student, a young professional, a clubber, a gourmand, a shopper, a cinephile, a tour guide and as a journalist.

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Want to experience a place just like the locals do? Meet our team of Insiders — real people who know their destination backwards and actually call the place home. They're here to share the do's and don'ts, the scams and the secrets, and get you beneath the surface before you even hit the road. Leave the touristy stuff at the door, and get Inside.
Near the beaten track In a city as teeming with tourists as London, it can be hard to find the authentic spots that make Londoners so proud to call this city home. Tessa has put together some of her favourite secret haunts and tips to ensure you get inside London and get the most out of your holiday. Expect the real deal. Where not to go Worried that you might find yourself atop a wanky double-decker tour bus just to cram in all of London's 'must do' sites? Or — even worse — staring down a warm beer and plate of Pommie slop? Time is short. Luckily for you, Tessa has already done exactly that, so here's the lowdown on where NOT to go. Itineraries London is a gi-normous city, and with so much to experience it's important to plan ahead. Never fear; we've got a 24 hour guide to the best of central London, and a 48 hour bender from the city's east to west. Our insider, Tessa, has put together a couple of itineraries to help you avoid those 'why didn't I...' regrets. Lists With so much to see, we thought it best to give you an easy-to-use list that will help you break down the top spots and how to best experience them. Whether you're after amazing local pubs and restaurants or a bit of pampering after a long day in the big smoke, Tessa has a list for you. Check out how she'd break it down in the capital. Awesome links There are loads of great resources on the Web that will make your trip to London even better. Tessa has put together a list of favourite links that locals use all the time. Some are useful, some are entertaining, and some are downright bizarre. Boring but important In addition to all the fun stuff you need to know before you hit the road, there are a few boring but important things to cover off as well. Do you need to get a visa before you go? What kind of electrical plugs do they use in the UK? And when's the best time to plan your trip? Tessa has the lowdown for you. Meet our insider Tessa first moved to London over 10 years ago. Over the years she's experienced the city as an impoverished student, a young professional, a clubber, a gourmand, a shopper, a cinephile, a tour guide and as a journalist. Meet our insider.
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