Character in Every Frame: London delivered exactly what I hoped for, then gave me more. There is a refreshing weight to seeing icons like Big Ben, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge in the flesh, but the true pulse of the city lies in its people and its pubs. Between the bustling energy of Regent Street and the welcoming atmosphere of a local pint, London has a character that demands a return trip. This is a city that feels like home, even at 3,000 miles away.