I lived in London for a number of years, and between us Jess and I have also visited the city many times on various trips. We’ve also spent a lot of time travelling across the rest of the UK, from the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast. All of which is to say, we know […]
Which London Airport Should You Fly Into? My Comparison of All 6
If you’re flying into London, you’ve got six airports to choose from, and the one you pick matters more than you might think. The right airport can save you an hour each way on transfers and a chunk of cash. The wrong one can turn the start of your trip into a slog. I lived […]
The 8 Best War Museums in London, Plus a Walking Route Around the Central Memorials
If you’ve landed here from Google, you’re probably looking for one specific thing: which war museum in London should you actually visit? Let me answer that first, and then if you want the longer version with eight museums, eight war memorials, a walking route around the central memorials, and a few brief pointers to the […]
Harry Potter Filming Locations in London: A Walking Route and Complete Guide
Jess and I are both huge Harry Potter fans. We’ve visited every location on this list (most of them more than once), and we’ve spent a lot of time figuring out the best way to see them all without spending an entire holiday running between tube stations. This guide covers every major Harry Potter filming […]
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 […]
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. […]
2 Days in London: A Complete Itinerary from Someone Who Lived There
I lived in central London for a couple of years, and Jess and I have been back more times than I can count since. If you handed me a pen right now and told me to sketch out two days in London for a first-time visitor, I’d have it drafted before the kettle boiled. That’s […]
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 […]
Things to Do in Kensington, London: A Local’s Complete Guide
Kensington and South Kensington make up one of the best neighbourhoods in London for a day out, and I say that as someone who lived in the capital for years and keeps coming back for more. Within a short walk you’ve got three of London’s finest museums (all free), a royal palace, one of the […]
One Day in London: What to See, Do and Not Miss
I lived in central London for a couple of years, and Jess and I still visit regularly. So when I’m asked what to do with just one day in the city, I have a pretty well-tested answer. This is a walking itinerary that takes you from the Tower of London to the West End, covering […]
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 […]