This may not be much of a secret but deserves a mention. I find it hard to go anywhere near this place without having to go there. Freshly baked Beigels hot salt beef and it never closes, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Zappeion Hall, also known as the Zappeion Megaron, is a neoclassical building located in the heart of Athens, Greece. It was built in the late 19th century and is named after the Zappas brothers, who were wealthy Greek philanthropists. The Zappeion Hall was designed by Danish architect Theophil Hansen and was originally built to host events for the revival of the Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. It was the first building in Greece to be constructed specifically for this purpose. The building features a large central hall, surrounded by several smaller rooms and courtyards. It has a distinctive neoclassical design, with columns and ornate detailing inspired by ancient Greek architecture. Over the years, the Zappeion Hall has been used for a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, and cultural events. It has also been used as a filming location for several movies and television shows. Today, the Zappeion Hall is a popular tourist attraction and an important cultural landmark in Athens. Visitors can explore the building and its grounds, attend events and exhibitions, or simply enjoy the beautiful neoclassical architecture and gardens.

A station, a stop or two away from London sits a shop that is only open once or twice a year – its specialty are books but it also sells things.

Yes, a fantastic selection of books, but I especially love their book-themed t-shirts (so that everyone can see what a nerd you really are)

With heaps of curves, greenery and natural light, this library is super conducive to working and learning — plus there's a secret slippery slide for kids that goes through the middle of the building, just for fun

I love this place any time. The food's always so fresh!

A good surprise down the lane - used to hang out with childhood friends here a lot before the commercial development made the area touristy. So happy to spot this independent coffee during a brief stay in Beijing. Cozy space, and impressively diversified line-up of single origin coffee beans, quite neat!