Journeys of a City Girl

Spotting a geisha is tricky. They are famous for their discretion, after all. Dipping in and out of tea houses and traditional restaurants, they are very rarely outside

Christine Davies tells London girls: 'If you dream of going on a big trip, stop putting it off'

For many, the grass is always greener on the other side of the pond, but as much as I love New York City, I’ll always come home to London

No matter how often I plop into the water like a startled manatee, I never remember to close my mouth. As I yelp with fear on the descent, I swallow huge gulps of seawater and my eyes sting with salt

The Wall made graffiti synonymous with Berlin. Everyone’s seen the profound paintings from a time when armed guards, razor wire and huge perimeters separated east from west

We are so used to living with cash cards, Oysters, membership cards and swipe keys, it’s hard for Londoners to imagine life without plastic

A 35-minute flight from Gatwick means Londoners can comfortably do the pretty island of Jersey in a weekend