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5 Car-Free Hikes From London: Scenic Routes by Train and Tube
Five scenic car-free hikes from London by train and tube, with routes, transport notes, food stops, safety tips…
One-Day Trips From London Without a Car: 8 Easy Ideas by Mood
Eight easy escapes from London for the days when you want sea air, old colleges, honey-stone villages, Roman…
Castles in England: 12 Day Trips and Weekends Without a Car
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Kew Gardens, London: A Slow Guide to Palm House, Glasshouses and a Car-Free Day Out
A calm, beautiful day out in southwest London: Victorian glasshouses, spring flowers, tropical rooms, wide lawns, easy public…
Port Lympne Safari From London: A Real Safari-Style Day Trip in Kent
How to visit Port Lympne Safari Park from London, what to do, where to stay and how to…
Croatia Itinerary Without a Car: 6-8 Days of Islands, Old Towns and the Adriatic Coast
A practical 6–8 day Croatia itinerary without renting a car, with two route options: islands or mainland Croatia…
Hi, I’m Katie
Instagram · @follow.k.catI’m a Ukrainian immigrant based in London, and I love this city like home. Left The Flat is where I share that love: not only the famous views, but the neighbourhoods, stories, people, food, tiny details and historical layers that make a place feel alive.
I travel a lot, mostly without a car, and I’m slowly trying to understand the UK from A to Z: cities, coastlines, villages, train routes, hikes and weekends that start from London and do not require driving.
I’m also deeply interested in health, nutrition, sport, longevity, well-being, biohacking and staying active for as long as possible. I’m learning to run too, so this site will follow that messy, honest little journey as it grows.
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