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My life-changing experience swapping Camden for Cambodia

Ever fancied trading in the home comforts of north London for something a little more adventurous? Miranda Glasser did exactly that

Community

So what actually goes on in Tufnell Park’s Shaolin Temple?

You’ve probably walked past it a million times without stepping inside. This weekend could change that

Q&A

Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Sam Collins, travel guru

‘My first proper memory? Seeing Jerry Lee Lewis at The Forum when I was 16, after getting plastered at the Bull & Gate with my new fake ID’

Community

So what exactly is a micropub?

And where is one opening in Kentish Town? Why, Fortess Road, of course

Culture

Quiet London: Siobhan Wall’s top six choices

Need some peaceful contemplation this summer? Try these surprising options – all in NW1

Health & Fitness

An Aussie’s view of bathing on Hampstead Heath

‘The atmosphere is thick with unspoken rules and rituals’: Brisbane-dwelling visitor Steve Capelin recounts a memorable first visit to the men’s ponds

Design & Style

Free weekend? Take a lap of the UK’s smallest county

The City of London is not just a mere borough. It’s a city in itself – and the richest square mile in the world. So let’s walk it

Culture

Free Weekend? A handy guide to Belsize Park

It possesses neither the swooping history of Hampstead, the craziness of Camden, nor the rowdy spirit of Kentish Town. But lower-level NW3 still makes a damn fine weekend wander

Drink

Free Weekend? Do Tuscany – in England

There’s a little corner of Kent that could masquerade for somewhere far more exotic. We explore Chapel Down vineyard and Tenterden, “jewel” of the Weald

Community

Free Weekend? Rediscover Camden Lock Market

With exciting foodie options and tempting designer-maker stalls, London’s most famous street market ain’t just for tourists. Here are some highlights, plus news of a new weekly deli market too

About Kentishtowner

The award-winning print and online title Kentishtowner was founded in 2010 and is part of London Belongs To Me, a citywide network of travel guides for locals. For more info on what we write about and why, see our About section.