Notting Hill area guide: Imogen Kwok on her 'sweet life loop' in an area that's nothing like NYC

I moved to London five years ago from New York, where I was living in the East Village. It was hectic and crazy, with NYU students throwing up on the street.

I chose Notting Hill because I’ve got some family friends here, so I thought “well if something goes wrong, I’ve got my substitute parents”. It’s much calmer in comparison – bustling, but with that villagey neighbourhood feel, which I love.