Wandering the Streets of London

Thriving London is a city to savor and savor. From its array of world-famous museums, to its rambunctious nightlife, there's everything here to satisfy just about every taste and desire. Quite simply, they don't come bigger and better than the English capital.

If London may seem difficult to get to grips with at first, it's only because there's a glut of renowned places to visit. A great way of dealing with things is to seek out renowned streets instead of specific monuments - that way, you get to see headlining sights and experience a genuine slice of life in the city.

Here, then, is a quick rundown of the top streets in London to explore and examine (by and large the streets are centrally located, meaning that the budget traveler can take advantage of the type of hostel London is known for - cheap, central and party-happy joints that leave a mark as indelible as the city itself).

The Mall

The red-bricked Mall is one of the most famous streets in London, if not the world. Running from Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace, it's a magisterial affair that evokes the monarchic roots of the UK. Try to visit on Sundays, when the road is closed to traffic.

The Strand / Fleet Street

Packed full with historical buildings (themselves built upon historical ruins), The Strand is today a busy financial and shopping street in the heart of London. Follow it from west to east and continue down Fleet Street, which is synonymous with the British Press.

Downing Street

While you can't actually get on to Downing Street (unless you have a Press Pass, that is), catching a glance from Whitehall or Horse Guards Road is worth the effort. The British Prime Minister traditionally lives here, along with top figures in his cabinet.

Oxford Street

Oxford Street cuts a horizontal line through the center of London. It may be fairly mainstream (and definitely pricey), but it's a shopping and eating stretch to rival any of those of other major cities worldwide.

Commercial Street

Commercial Street is the hub of London's trendy goings on. From artsy craft shops to boho cafes and bars (not to mention more than the odd thumping club), Commercial Street and the surrounding roads are potent with places to keep the backpacker happy. Be warned however: the further east you go, the sketchier it gets.

Portobello Road

To be found in the heart of aristocratic Notting Hill, Portobello Road probably wouldn't be on a backpacker's list if it weren't for the famed market that takes place every weekend here. Don't expect to buy to much (it's on the deadly side of expensive), but do expect to wander around one of the world's most historic and downright evocative street markets.

Brixton Road

Brixton Road is certifiably Off-The-Beaten-Track for backpackers. To be found south of the River Thames, it provides an interesting and colorful insight into the London that inhabitants of the city experience on a daily basis.

Walk from the gentrified Kennington area up into Brixton itself, which is a lively mess of street markets and reggae shops, and then seek out Brockwell Park, which is one of London's better, quieter, and less-known green areas.

Jonny cooper did a backpacking tour of London, he checked out a variety of the country's budget accommodation and restaurants, including a number of most hostels London.

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