We've spent a great deal of time travelling throughout the UK, plus we've taken many trips to London, a city we love to visit. I even lived in London for a number of years. There's so much to see and do in London that we find ourselves returning time and again for new adventures - everything from seeking out Harry Potter sites to hitting the Winston Churchill trail. Based on … [Read more...]
London Airports: How to Get from the Airport to London
If you’re visiting London from abroad, the chances are that you’re going to be arriving at one of London’s airports. London has six airports, and a question folks often have is how to get to central London from the airport. Obviously the answer to this question will vary depending on which London airport you arrive at. In this post, we’re going to share with you all the … [Read more...]
The Best War Museums in London
If you’re interested in military history and war museums, London is going to be a real treat for you. There is a fantastic collection of war museums in London that tell the story of military conflicts around the world, and the museums on offer cover a range of topics. Some museums, such as the Royal Air Force Museum, focus on a specific branch of the British military, … [Read more...]
Harry Potter in London: The Top Harry Potter Filming Locations in London
Jess and I are both fans of Harry Potter. Jess has already written the definitive guide to Harry Potter locations in Edinburgh and in Scotland, and on a recent trip to London we decided we should do the same for London. Hence this post, which aims to be a comprehensive guide to finding Harry Potter in London, listing Harry Potter London filming locations, Harry Potter London … [Read more...]
Oyster Card vs Contactless: The Best Way to Pay for Public Transport in London
I recently wrote a post about the best ways to get around London. That’s all well and good, but it’s missing a key component – the most cost effective way to actually pay for transport in London. You’d think this would be a fairly obvious answer, but unfortunately it’s a little bit more complicated than you might imagine. Fear not though, this post will guide you through the … [Read more...]