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Shoreditch is now considered one of the coolest neighborhoods in London. In the past, it was a neglected East London neighborhood. In recent years it has changed its face and become a place that attracts artists, musicians, painters and more. The graffiti on the walls in the neighborhood is impressive, and there are even graffiti tours in the area. We walked around, saw the murals, and also caught some graffiti artists at work. The most exciting streets are Brick Lane and the roads leading to it. With lots of colorful shops, vintage stores, and coffee shops. Nearby is the old Spitalfields market - a huge indoor food market with food stalls from all over the world (of course, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside stalls that serve meat dishes). Near the food areas are stalls of clothes, sunglasses, bars, and restaurants. On Sunday, there is a flea market at Brick Lane, which adds to the atmosphere, but also, on the other days of the week, it's fun and exciting there (and a little less crowded than Sundays there). Important tip - it takes time for the neighborhood's people to get started in the morning (it's probably tiring to be cool), so don't arrive early. The district is awake at around 11 AM.

The London Eye is one of the main attractions for children and adults in London and probably one of the most famous giant wheels in the world. A 20-minute ride on a giant wheel with a stunning view of the city. You have to consider that the line is not short (it took us 40 minutes) and it is impossible to predict how long it will last.

The wax museum was and remained an excellent attraction for children and adults. Here you will find a variety of celebrity wax dolls that look like the real thing. The dolls changed over the years, so my girls knew most of the characters from different worlds: politicians, singers, actors, directors, and more. Don't miss the unique train ride at the end of the route! Excellent entertainment.

Larnaca is a wonderful destination for a trip. Amazing beaches, restaurants, cafes and bars, churches and archeological sites, salt lakes, and comfortable weather throughout the year. A few things you should know about Larnaca before you arrive. Larnaca International Airport is right inside the city. You can take a bus from the airport to the hotel areas in 20 minutes. We wrote about it here. Cyprus uses type G power sockets, similar to the British. See here. Not only electricity - the Cypriots also inherited the driving rules from the British colonial administration, so in Cyprus they drive on the left side of the road. Those who have experienced it claim that it is not difficult to get used to it, and there are a few rules that if you memorize them well, you will be fine: always keep to the left lane; Left turns will be short, and right turns will be long; And at the entrance to the square, you must turn left. Usually there will also be direction signs. If you want to rent a car in Cyprus, we recommend looking for a car here. Driving on the left side affects not only drivers - but also pedestrians. When we cross a road we are used to checking if it is clear quite automatically, but in Cyprus you have to check the other way around. And it's hard to get used to, because when you come to cross you automatically look to the right, and suddenly a car comes from the other side. Be careful! In general, there are a bit nervous drivers in Larnaca, who drive fast even in narrow alleys. Larnaca is wonderful, but it doesn't really like pedestrians. The sidewalks, if any, are very narrow. Where there are already sidewalks, trees are planted, or vehicles are parked on them. Many main roads do not have traffic lights for pedestrians at all, and you have to guess whether you can cross or not. If you are walking around with a baby carriage or a suitcase - you should plan your walking route well and be always careful of vehicles. The airport offers a public transportation app called PAME, but it's one of the worst apps we've come across - mainly because the information is really inaccurate. We found ourselves running to all kinds of bus stops that don't really exist, waiting for imaginary buses. The bus stops are poorly marked - with a tiny sign that you can't see from afar, with the numbers of the lines on it - so that the tourists have no idea if they are even going in the right direction. When looking for a bus to the airport, we initially went to the stop where we got off when we arrived. But it turns out that the bus actually goes to the airport from a completely different route, and in the end we just decided to go to the central station. In most places there is no problem paying with credit card. Nevertheless, make sure you have some Euro cash in your pocket: if you want to purchase a bus ticket directly from the driver (2 Euro) - it is only possible in cash, preferably the exact amount. We also happened to go to some cafeteria that is not in the city center, and there we also needed cash. If you are going out for a whole day - check the weather in advance and take suitable clothes with you. We hiked on hot days that turned cool in the afternoon. There is no difference between "Larnaca" and "Larnaka" - so if you are looking for information on the web, use both spelling forms. And after all the comments and warnings - Larnaca is a wonderful destination for a vacation and a trip. Enjoy! 😀

Ermou Square is the hottest place in the city. A very lively complex of restaurants, cafes, and bars, which is open until the late hours of the night and attracts tourists and locals. The square was developed in cooperation with the European Union, which wanted to help revitalize the urban center of the city, and it seems that it certainly succeeded. On Saturday night, we tried to sit in one of the restaurants, but it was so busy that they didn't pay much attention to us. We ended the day with a special creperie, with two excellent savory crepes - and one excellent sweet crepe that boosted our sugar for the week.

The Saturday Green Market is cute and not significant, with a selection of vegetables, cheeses, oil, and pastries. Open Saturday morning. It is recommended to arrive early. The market is Close to Saint Lazarus Church and Finikoudes Beach.

There are several malls in Larnaca, but this is the only mall that is relatively in the city center and is open even on Sundays. So we went for a walk. The mall has many international brands like Marks & Spencer, Mango, Zara, Stradivarius, Aldo, Clark, and more, and a satisfying variety of cafes and fast food.

A beautiful small sandy beach with a small marina, which is connected by a long boardwalk to the northern Finikoudes beach and the southern Mackenzie beach. On the beach and around, there are several restaurants, taverns, cafes, and bars, some of them right on the beach. We went to eat at a tavern next to the beach called To Varelli - actually one that is right across the road, and we really enjoyed it. It's a family restaurant with great food. We ordered lamb chops, fish, and salad - and enjoyed every bite. It is highly recommended!

A beautiful beach next to Larnaca's international airport and south of Kastella beach and Finikoudes beach. It's a long and wonderful sandy beach with a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and cafes in the first line to the water. It's a great pleasure. There are also playgrounds for children.

We decided to walk to Salt Lake, and on the way, we came across this beautiful church, which, although it is called the "old church," looked to us as if it had been taken out of nylons. Everything was beautiful, clean, polished, and renovated - even though it was built a hundred years ago, in 1920. Adjacent to the church, ancient graves from 1,200 BC were found, on which a chapel was built for prayer, which at the time of our visit is under renovation.

We did not intend to reach this street, and we knew nothing about it. It just happened to be on our walking route, and suddenly we came across these beautiful murals, decorating the whole street. There is also a medical museum on the street - but unfortunately, it was closed at our visit.

Larnaca's salt lake is four different lakes that have connected and are home to dozens of species of waterfowl during the migration season - including thousands of flamingos that enjoy the many shrimps in the lake in the winter. In the past, salt was harvested from the lake for export, but with the increase in labor prices in Cyprus, it is no longer financially profitable. Legend has it that Saint Lazarus, the first bishop of Larkana, asked an old woman for food and drink, and when she refused, he turned her vineyards into a salt lake. Around the lake, there are several viewpoints that allow looking at the lake from above, and you can also walk near the water - just be careful because sometimes the sand is a bit muddy, and the concentration of salt in the sand near the water is a bit slippery. We took a walk on a hiking trail near the lake shore - note that you should bring a hat and water, as the trail is not shaded. We walked along the eastern bank of the lake, from the northern observation point to an observation point in the center of the eastern bank. It was beautiful.