London Travel Tips
London - the grand resonance of its very name suggests history and might. Its opportunities for entertainment by day and night go on and on and on. It's a city that exhilarates and intimidates, a Monopoly board studded with stellar sights.
It's a cosmopolitan mix of Third and First Worlds, the stubbornly traditional and the proudly avant-garde. But somehow - between 'er Majesty and Boy George, Bow Bells and Big Ben, the Millennium Dome and the 2012 Olympics - it all hangs together.
Double-Decker Bus Tours in London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, March 2013
Along with the vintage red telephone boxes, black taxi-cabs and the red-suited Royal guards with their towering bearskin hats, the double decker bus, traditionally painted in fire-engine red, has ...
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Downton Abbey Tours from London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, December 2012
The Crawleys are back in prim and proper style this January, as Britain’s favorite period drama, Downton Abbey, finally hits US screens for its third season, and it seems America just can’t get ...
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Exhibitions of the Titanic in London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, March 2012
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank–claiming more than 1,503 lives. It was the world’s largest ship and it was said to be unsinkable, but it sank, shocking everyone and becoming ...
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First Time Visitor Tips for London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, October 2012
With its maze of crisscrossing streets, swarming crowds and traffic-clogged squares, England’s cosmopolitan capital can be a bit overwhelming to the first-time visitor. Once you’ve plowed through the ...
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Five Rooftops in London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2011
London is a crowded city. Despite the huge parks dotted around, Londoners are still quite squeezed for outdoor space. So when the nicer weather comes, they head up onto the roof. Here are some ...
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Flea Markets of London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, October 2012
London has long been the destination of choice for avid shoppers and with its reputation for thrifty fashions and vibrant street markets, so it’s no surprise that the capital offers bargain hunters ...
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Following the Footsteps of Charles Dickens
Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, February 2012
“I know I have lounged about the streets, insufficiently and unsatisfactorily fed. I know that, but for the mercy of God, I might easily have been, for any care that was taken of me, a little ...
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Free Museums in London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, July 2012
One of the most fantastic things about London is that nearly all the public museums and galleries are free. 1. The National Gallery Located on Trafalgar Square and with one of the best collections ...
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Go back in time with The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, September 2011
On the edge of London ,
there are dinosaurs. Not real ones, not even very realistically modeled
ones, but they are impressively large and enjoy the highest historic
protection classification ...
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Granger and Co. - Great Breakfast in Notting Hill
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
Australians are famous for being great chefs and opening restaurants with interesting food and a relaxed, hospitable ambiance. One of Sydney's favorite and famous sons is Bill Granger. Now he's ...
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Ham House
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011
Ham House. Terrible name, wonderful house. This gorgeous 17th century mansion is on the banks of the Thames River near elegant Richmond on the edge of London. It was home to Elizabeth Murray, ...
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Harry Potter Sights in London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, July 2012
Harry Potter’s world was a world where magic and reality met, sometimes not too happily. London was a place where some of this magic happened, where secret train platforms and lane-ways opened up to ...
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Haunted London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, September 2012
Reportedly the most haunted capital city in the world, London’s stately Victorian buildings, cobbled backstreets and elaborate graveyards lend the city an eerie backdrop, perfect for spine-tingling ...
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How to Experience the Excitement of the London Olympics After the Games
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, September 2012
So, the flame has been extinguished and London 2012 is over. Two fabulous competitions: the Olympics and the Paralympics were enjoyed by millions. The athletes amazed the world and London was given a ...
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How to Spend One Day in London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, September 2012
With so many famous landmarks, world-class museums and famous shopping streets, London is a city that you could spend weeks exploring, but if all you have is a mere 24 hours, there are still plenty ...
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Top London Attractions
Get an insider look at the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and the View from The Shard on this incredible Viator VIP tour! With exclusive pre-opening access to the Tower of London, your tour includes the tower's historic opening ceremony and a look at the Crown Jewels with a Beefeater guide. Explore the normally inaccessible Triforium at St Paul's Cathedral, alongside other highlights like the Whispering Gallery and the Crypts. Stop for a 2-course lunch at The Restaurant at St Paul's Cathedral, and then finish your day with a visit to The Shard.
The Shard - London's Best View!
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