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: How 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...]
How to Get Around London: A Guide to Public Transport in London
So you’ve decided to visit London! Fantastic idea, it’s an excellent city, with enough activities to keep you busy for however long you choose to stay. Today though, I’m not going to give you advice on what to see in London. Instead, I’m going to share with you my advice for how to get around London. London is a city with an absolutely fantastic public transport network, but … [Read more...]
2 Days in London: The Perfect London Itinerary
In today’s post, I’m going to share with you everything that I would recommend to the first-time visitor looking for a great two day London itinerary. This is not going to be a list of hidden gems, even though London has plenty of those. This is a list of all the places you’re going to want to visit on your first time to London – the iconic sights that you’ve seen in … [Read more...]
The Best Photography Locations in London
As part of my on-going quest to find awesome photography locations around the world to share with you, I recently headed to London, a city I know and love, to see if I could put together a guide to the best photography locations in London. The bar has already been set high, with my guides to photographing Yosemite, capturing the Grand Canyon at sunrise and sunset and my 12 … [Read more...]
The Best Things to Do In Kensington London
One of my favourite things about London is how it’s basically a large collection of villages that have all grown together to become a big city. Taken as a city, it can seem overwhelming, but once you start to treat each area as it’s own place to visit, you’ll find it a lot more manageable. On a recent trip to London, our accommodation happened to be in the Earl’s Court part … [Read more...]
One Day in London – What to Do in London in A Day
Planning on spending just one day in London? Sure, it's not very long, but you'll be able to see a lot of London's highlights even in such a short space of time. In this post, we're going to help you plan your perfect day in London. We're going to take a look at some of our favourite sights in London, capital of the UK and a spot I was thrilled to call home for a couple of … [Read more...]
Four Essential English Cities To Visit
Ah England. The smell of freshly mown grass, the clink of ice cubes in a Pimm’s glass, the sight of those dreamy spires, the feel of water flowing past your punt. Yes indeed, it is a country that, for at least five days a year, has weather that makes it worth a visit. And the towns are good for visiting pretty much year round, if the rain is beating on the meadows and … [Read more...]