Brick Lane

Fuelled by another round of caffeine, I set off towards one of London’s most talked-about neighbourhoods.

Even the walk there was fascinating.

Brick warehouses, colourful murals and street art became more frequent with every block, hinting at what was waiting ahead.

Then I turned onto Brick Lane.

Wow.

This place has personality.

Vintage clothing stores spill onto the sidewalks. Music drifts out of record shops. Street art seems to cover almost every available wall. Around every corner, another quirky boutique or café invites you to step inside.

It feels creative.

Independent.

Unapologetically different.

I absolutely loved it.

I couldn’t resist browsing one of the vintage record stores.

That’s where I found the perfect little souvenir for Jonathan.

A Beatles record.

To me, it almost felt like correcting a historical injustice.

No vinyl collection should be without The Beatles.

Mission accomplished.

With my backpack now carrying coffee beans and vinyl records, I continued exploring one of the coolest neighbourhoods I’d seen anywhere in London.Read more