"Paul's London England Page" a London Travel Page by Paul2001

My first moments in London seemed very chaotic at the time. In hindsight the reason for this is rather simple. London was the first city that I had every visit on my own that was significantly larger than my hometown of Toronto.
Because of the apparent chaos of the city my initial impression of London was somewhat negative. It seem congested and filthy. Traffic was maddening. The tube stank and seemed oh so very old. The city infastructure was in decay. The fact were these are all actual characteristics of London at that time. It is not the prettiest city in Europe by any stretch of the imagination. However to talk of only its flaws is foolish. Any city of London's size has flaws and as far as cities go London is one of my favourite cities in the world.
For me London is a city of museums. There is not city in the world that is blessed with so many high quality museums(sorry Paris and New York). Furthermore because of its fascintating history few cities in the world can compare to London's wealth of historical sights such as Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. Then there is the entertainment nightlife aspect of London. This is THE CITY to see a play and to go for a beer afterward. Therefore any first impression of London you might have might prove misleading as it is a city that has to be explored to be enjoyed.