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London Packing List: What to Pack for London and the UK at any time of year

Published: 4th February 2018 by Laurence Norah - 29 Comments

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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 – […]

London Airports: How to Get from the Airport to London

Published: 15th December 2017 by Laurence Norah - 21 Comments

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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 […]

The Best War Museums in London

Published: 3rd December 2017 by Laurence Norah - 8 Comments

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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 […]

Harry Potter in London: The Top Harry Potter Filming Locations in London

Published: 29th July 2017 by Laurence Norah - 11 Comments

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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 […]

Oyster Card vs Contactless: How to Pay for Public Transport in London

Published: 13th November 2016 by Laurence Norah - 70 Comments

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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 […]

How to Get Around London: A Guide to Public Transport in London

Published: 6th August 2016 by Laurence Norah - 25 Comments

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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: The Perfect London Itinerary

Published: 15th June 2016 by Laurence Norah - 78 Comments

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In today’s post, I’m going to share with you everything that I would recommend to the first-time visitor looking to spend two days in London. Jess and I are huge fans of London. I lived in central London for a couple of years, and we visit the city multiple times a year. This guide is […]

The Best Photography Locations in London

Published: 7th December 2015 by Laurence Norah - 11 Comments

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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 […]

The Best Things to Do In Kensington London

Published: 30th July 2015 by Laurence Norah - 7 Comments

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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. […]

One Day in London – What to Do in London in A Day

Published: 3rd March 2014 by Laurence Norah - 74 Comments

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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 […]

Four Essential English Cities To Visit

Published: 15th August 2013 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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 […]

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