"In this abridged extract from Don't Be A Tourist In London, Vanessa Grall suggests a few places to start a conversation in London... and one place to go and listen." — Londonist"Discover the capital's secret spots with Vanessa Grall's new book." — Country and Town House “The cliché says that when one is tired of London, one is tired of life – but I think this book might help some to rediscover the joys of both... there’s probably enough here to keep you going for things to explore for the next decade.” — Amateur Photographer"This book will encourage the wanderer within. It is a true traveller's companion as much as a beautifully designed collectable for your bookshelf." — Polo LifestlyeDiscover the secret recipe for becoming an artful traveller in a messy world.Don’t be a Tourist in London offers an escape route from the typical tourist itinerary to the British capital, unlocking a vault of thoughtfully-curated itineraries, local secrets, insider advice and little-known urban anecdotes.For the third instalment of the best-selling Don’t be a Tourist series, the author takes us to her hometown to rediscover the personal joy of travel, following our instincts – not the tour buses. Each episode’s journey has its own mood, inspired by different traveller mindsets shaped by life’s relatable challenges and familiar emotions like heartbreak, career hurdles or strong personality quirks.This book will encourage the wanderer within. It is a true traveller's companion as much as a beautifully-designed collectable for your bookshelf. Within the pages of this beautifully bound hardback, you will find...Secret Restaurants; Time Capsule Pubs; Cosy Hideaways & Unique Date Ideas; Unexpected alternatives to major museums; Film-worthy Walks & Quaint neighbourhood Discoveries; Hip London Hangouts; Aladdin’s Caves & booklover Havens; Places to be creative; Obscure/ Underground Adventures; Places to entertain the kids (or the kid in you!); Budget-friendly life-savers; Endless good-to-know advice and fascinating anecdotes.