Sleep well at the Good Hotel, a unique floating barge on the Thames just a cable car ride from Greenwich. This social enterprise trains formerly unemployed staff for three months in hospitality, reinvesting all profits into their programs. Doubles from €95, excluding breakfast.
Grab a quick bite at Padella near Borough Market, a pasta haven famed for handmade noodles and irresistible sauces— a true local favorite.
Combine dinner and a movie at KinoVino's monthly supper club: enjoy cocktails, a guest chef's themed menu, and films. In November, partner with the British Film Institute for a thrilling season, featuring Dan Doherty's dishes alongside Brad Pitt in Fight Club. Around €55.
Get around affordably with a rechargeable Oyster Card—order online from €17 to save time. Eurostar's '2-for-1' deal (valid 5 days) offers free entry to major exhibitions and museums with a return ticket and ID.
Travel smart: Paris-London one-way from €39 on Eurostar. Check Snap's competitive fares too.
Guide: Eat London by Annabelle Schachmes, Tana Editions, €9.95.
Tourist Office: www.visitlondon.com.
Sleep in style at this upscale capsule hotel in Ginza—think cozy, space-pod vibes with soft lighting and stunning neighborhood views. Rates €36–€50 per night, excluding breakfast.
Fuel up at Deus Ex Machina café in trendy Harajuku: espresso and sandwiches from the cool motorcycle brand—no bike required.
Master sushi with a hands-on 90-minute cooking class, then savor your creations. From €42.
Navigate with the Suica prepaid smart card for public transport (€20, rechargeable on-site). Pick it up in Paris alongside Pocket WiFi from €42 for 5 days.
Fly round-trip Paris-Tokyo from €549 on Japan Airlines.
Guide: Lost in Tokyo, download in English at www.lostin.com, from €10.
Tourist Office: www.gotokyo.org/fr.
