Hello,
OOh i see i try to look in the map its not too far about 45miles...yah..we could meet each other if you are not busy..were just live here in gosport area just accross the portsmouth...there are alot of shopping area here you can go in portmouth or in southampton....Yeah your right london is like in new york ...we live in new york for nearly 2 years and that's enough..as long as you dont have a kids its good to live in the city....good luck..have a safe trip