Kat Romero

Summer has well and truly hit London – but among the Londoners hitting the parks for a lunchtime tanning sesh, chasing ice-cream vans down the busy roads or capturing the evening sunset on a rooftop pub, there’s still those who find time to complain. But come rain or shine, crowds or quiet, there is just no excuse to frown. These are the most RIDICULOUS reasons to complain about summer in London. 'It's too hot' Yeah, it's called summer – that's sort of the point. Type 'summer' into Google and you'll see photos of beaches, ice creams trucks and kids riding bikes – all against a backdrop of sunshine. It's how hot the country is meant to be throughout these months. And given the tragic lack of sunshine we usually get, are you seriously begrudging a day of heat? Because you know you'll be moaning when your Saturday barbecue is a wash-out. And unless you've spent your life locked in a walk-in freezer, you'll understand the concept of heat by now and therefore how to cool down. Open a window, buy a fan, wear lighter clothing, etc.   London in the sunshineJess Burge/Flickr   'It's raining' Three words: Welcome. To. London. The rain is like a sly fox riffling through your bins. It comes and goes when it pleases and doesn't care how much it disturbs your day or plans. But we're British. We can handle rain – this is our default weather setting. Sure, it's annoying but embrace it. Book a holiday somewhere hot for August and in the meantime down a strawberry cider under a brolly. Or go

You've found a great bank holiday deal and you plan to head to another European city half-expecting the same familiar buzz, amenities and customs. On the contrary: prepare for the culture shock to leave you desperately clutching your Oyster card to your chest as you struggle to battle this minefield of a place that feels nothing like home. 1. 'The nearest high street is how far?' 2. 'Is it okay to drink the water?' 3. 'Am I an idiot for asking that?' Flickr / Dan Taylor-Watt 4. 'Please tell me you have wi-fi.' 5. 'I need Google. Damn these data roaming charges.' 6. 'I can't believe we're still waiting for the bus.' 7. 'Should we get an Uber? They've got Uber here, right?' Flickr / PROzoetnet 8. 'I think we should consult the map.' 9. 'This bar shuts HOW early?' 10. 'Is anything open here on a Sunday?' Flickr / César Rincón 11. 'Why is their McDonald's menu so different?' 12. 'The silence around here is deafening. This can't be the city centre.' 13. 'Oh, someone spoke to me in the native language. I must look like a local. Fitting in.' Flickr / Daniel70mi Falciola 14. 'What's the word for avocado?' 15. 'This supermarket is a minefield.' 16. 'Do you think I can get soya milk here?' 17. 'Fanta PINEAPPLE. Get in.' Flickr / Pedro Ribeiro Simões 18. 'Where's the shade?' 19. 'Bloody tourists.' 20. 'Oh shit, I'm a tourist.' 21. 'I really miss London.' For more seasonal LOLs, here are 15 things Londoners secretly think when a friend gets married.

London is a 24/7 kind of town, constantly buzzing with endless new bars, restaurants, clubs and pop-ups – unless you find yourself working around the City of London. Here are eight things you'll be all too aware of if you work in the Square Mile.  Nothing stays open late Worked a little later than usual and fancy grabbing an artisan sandwich for the tube journey home? Sorry, that ship's sailed at 6pm (unless you're happy to settle for something fast and fried). Even family-run restaurants and cafés in rural England would scoff at these opening hours.    Free coffee isn't bad at all ww Thanks #WaitroseCafe! #UK #London #coffee A photo posted by Karen (@renka1029) on Oct 9, 2015 at 5:41am PDT Everyone's trying to claim their free coffee You may think Waitrose is pulling in the crowds because they're launching a new line of limited edition quail's eggs. But no ≠ Little Waitrose is one of the only spots you can get an early morning cuppa. And if you have a Waitrose card, that morning buzz is for free. Just be prepared to drown in a sea of pinstripe suits to get it. Your favourite lunch spots are never open on a Bank Holiday or weekend If you do have to suffer the injustice of working a Bank Holiday or weekend, you at least deserve to treat yourself to a tasty lunch. But don't get too excited about a visit to your favourite Lebanese grill or organic deli – those guys will be boarded up and enjoying a day off with everyone else. There’s always the bright lights of McDonald's..

So, you’ve stumbled out of the pub after last orders and are now desperate for something to soak up the booze. But what if you don’t want greasy fried chicken or a fatty kebab? Try these late-night spots for a healthier midnight munch.   A photo posted by Food In London (@foodinlondon) on Feb 20, 2015 at 5:29am PST Mangal Ocakbasi  Mangal Ocakbasi in Dalston is a Turkish café that serves healthy grilled meats with salad in a warm pitta. Perfect for soaking up that seventh Jaegerbomb. Open on Friday and Saturday until 1am and Sunday to Thursday until midnight. 10 Arcola Street, E8 2DJ.   A photo posted by Norah (@1993norah) on Nov 9, 2015 at 7:20am PST Beirut Express and Ranoush Juice If you like the Maroush restaurants dotted around the city, you'll dig Beirut Express, the speedy takeaway version of their tasty Lebanese food. You can enjoy grilled meats and amazing salads until 2am. You can also try their sister restaurant Ranoush Juice in Kensington, Knightsbridge, Chelsea or Paddington. They offer the same healthy, grilled food and you can even get fresh pressed juices up until 2am. Try their fruit cocktail juice – a blend of melon, pineapple, banana, mango and beetroot, for £3.50.    A photo posted by #tibitsrestaurants (@tibits_restaurants) on Feb 6, 2016 at 10:58am PST Tibits Tibits offers vegetarian and vegan takeaway, staying open on Friday and Saturday until 11.30pm. Try the winter superfood salad plate or Lebanese wild rice. 12-14 Heddon St, W1B 4DA.

If you're single, Valentine's Day can be a day you spend desperately trying to avoid stomach-churning PDAs and reminders of your solo status. But you can avoid spending this year's Valentine's drowning in a sea of pink balloons and gushing Instagram posts by trying one of these anti-Valentine's Day events instead:  Anti-Valentine Fright Night at the Jewish Museum, February 11 Halloween may be a good eight months away, but if your love life is a bit of a horror show, this could be for you. Build your own bloody mary cocktail with a mixologist, disguise yourself in horror make-up, take a closer look at blood through a microscope and get creative with craft activities. Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert Street, NW1 7NB.  Anti-Valentine's Party at Bounce Farringdon, February 13 Hosted by dating app Bumble, this party at Bounce will give proud singles a chance to mingle with unlimited ping-pong, face painting and top tunes to dance the night away. All for just a fiver, too. 121 Holborn, EC1N 2TD. Valentine’s Day - Tinder Live Pub Crawl, February 13 Dating app Tinder is running its own pub crawl through the capital. It starts at Zoo Bar on Bear Street in Covent Garden, and attendees will enjoy five free shots in five bars, in five hours. Plus you’ll get loads of likes in a huge game of Tinder Live. And it’s all just £15 a ticket. 13-17 Bear Street, Leicester Square, WC2H 7AS.          Anti-Valentine’s SupperClub Part 1: Eat Your Heart Out at The Wall, February 13 ‘Roses are red,

So, your New Year health kick went straight out the window with the first office biscuit run. Don’t despair. For those not making themselves even more miserable with Dry January, you’ll be pleased to know that there are plenty of alternative national celebrations you can raise a glass to this month.  National Cheese Lovers Day, January 20 It seems crazy to limit this to just one day, but on January 20 you can overload on all things cheesy. Tuck into a cheeseboard, find a fancy fondue or eat all the fromage on a five-stop cheese crawl through the city.   A photo posted by It's Jael here (@jael_here) on Jan 20, 2015 at 11:47am PST National Chocolate Cake Day, January 27 Go loco for cocoa on Jan 27 by popping into some of London's top cake spots such as Cocomaya, Bea's of Bloomsbury or Hummingbird. And if you’re a vegan or simply trying your hand at Veganuary, head to  Ms Cupcake in Brixton or Cookies and Scream in Camden Market for their amazing chocolate brownies.   A photo posted by Ava Eldred (@avalikealullaby) on Nov 8, 2015 at 5:39am PST National Croissant Day, January 30 Flaky pastries for everyone! The capital's home to some of the buttery best, so on this special day check out Balthazar in Covent Garden for their £1.75 special, or try out the infamous Aux Pains de Papy near King's Cross. For a more modern twist, why not celebrate with a cronut (half croissant/half doughnut)? Rinkoff Bakery near Whitechapel do their own version – the 'crodough' – in flavours su