This book DOES give helpful tips and fun suggestions from a local perspective. What I love most about it is the beautiful illustrations. I did purchase a more ‘robust’ guidebook to further dig in to the author’s suggestions. That said, the other book will end up in a drawer or a donation box, easily replaced by the next annual edition. London, Block by Block, however, will go on my bookshelf as a charming reminder of my first trip to London. All of the Block by Block series books make wonderful gifts, as well!!