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London Dreams: My Top 10 London Trip Regrets and Mistakes - Learn from our Blunders!
I consider myself a London travel veteran these days. Having traveled there 10 times in the last decade or so, I’ve learned a lot about London, learned to love…
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The London Review: Drought Hits Trafalgar Square, Crazy Guys Scale the Shard, Herb Lester Maps, Abandoned Tube Station to Re-open and More!
In this week’s edition of the London review, we’re going to talk about the hosepipe ban and it’s effect on London, the crazy guys who illegally scaled the Shard,…
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Guest Post: Top 10 Freebies in London for the Discerning Tourist
By Andrea Kirkby London has many free attractions. But which are the best? That will always be a personal decision, but here is my top ten. Not just because…
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London Alert: Win a Super Cool London Map - The Grand Map of London
The folks over at Wellingtons Travel Company have created a beautiful new map of London that takes the modern layout of London and visualizes it as a 19th century…
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The London Review: Third Runway at Heathrow Controversy, Diamond Jubilee Oyster Card, High London Rents, Special Tube Map for Olympics and More!
This week in the London Review, we’re going to talk about the controversy over the possibility of a third runway at Heathrow, the new Diamond Jubilee Oyster Card, a new report…
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The London Review: London Mayoral Race Heats Up, Guardian Releases Streetstories, Movies at Somerset House and More!
Welcome to the second edition of The London Review! After a successful first week, we’ve decided to continue this column providing news on London along with some helpful commentary…
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The London Review: New War Time London Tour, WiFi on The Tube, Interactive London Novel, Crossrail Starts Tunneling, London 2012 Test Event Announced
We’re going to try an experiment this week and if it’s takes off, we’ll continue it every week. There’s a lot of London news that we don’t write about…
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Gallery: Insane Visions of a London of the Future - Future London Images
Artist impressions of what London will look like in the future! Some from the past and present.
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London Lingo: A London Word Dictionary - Words Unique to London
Image Source One thing you’ll notice when you travel to London are all the strange words they use to describe things. Sometimes they make sense, sometimes they don’t. Rather…
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Londonism: 10 Things Not to do in London - London Travel Etiquette
A handy guide for tourists on what they shouldn't do when they're in London. A must for the wayward American traveler in London.
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Recent Articles
Non-Olympic Events in London this Summer
You don’t have to have a ticket to the Olympic Games to be culturally active in London this summer. Whether you’re the outdoorsy type, sporty or an art aficionado, there’s plenty cooking in the capital in the summer season, no matter what you’re interested in. Posh … [Read More...]
London Books and Maps: London Unfurled by Matteo Reicoli – Amazing Map of the Thames
One of my favorite past-times is to look at maps of London. I have a drawer full of them and can spend hours studying London's spaghetti junctions. So, I was pleased to receive a copy of London Unfurled by Matteo Pericoli - a book and map hybrid view of London. … [Read More...]
Harrods Gets Decked out for the Diamond Jubilee
Iconic London department store Harrods has gotten all decked out for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and they marked the occasion today by singing a chorus of Land of Hope and Glory and the National Anthem. Check out a video of the event: … [Read More...]
London Books: Black Cab Wisdom by Mark Soloman
I'm continually amazed by the variety of books that we get sent and the latest one is no exception. Black Cab Wisdom is a fun little project taken on by London Black Cab Driver Mark Soloman. Over a period of years, he randomly asked his fare paying passengers their most … [Read More...]
Swim with the Sharks at London Aqaurium
London Aquarium is now allowing people to put on a snorkel, don a wetsuit and get into a tank full of sharks. … [Read More...]
London 2012: New Orbit Tower in the Olympic Park Unveiled
A giant twisting red tower, soaring 115 metres into the sky, has been unveiled next to the Olympic stadium in east London. It will open to the public during the Olympics and cost £15 for the privilege of climbing to the top. … [Read More...]
The 5 London buildings you see the most on the news
[Photo by the Prime Minister’s office] Have you ever noticed how regularly certain London buildings appear on the news? The buildings listed below must permanently have camera crews parked outside them. 1. 10 Downing Street Few front doors are as instantly recognisable as … [Read More...]
London Alert: Win a Trip to London from Air New Zealand from the USA
Did you know that Air New Zealand flies to London direct from Los Angeles? I didn't either! To promote their new route, they're running a sweepstakes on their Facebook page where the prize is two free premium economy tickets to London from Los Angeles on their … [Read More...]
Guest Post: London powers on as king of the rental market
Since the housing market crash in 2007, many UK homeowners have found themselves becoming 'accidental landlords'; unable to sell their property at a price which would meet their mortgage commitment, a number resorted to renting out their homes while waiting for the market to … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Feeling the Heat? – Top Places to Cool Down in London
Summer is fast approaching, and being land-locked, London can get pretty hot. Living and working in London is stressful at the best of times, but factor in high levels of heat and you’re brewing a recipe for disaster! Not only does the heat give us headaches, but it severely … [Read More...]
The 5 Best Picnic Spots in London
With warmer weather underway (hopefully), soon you’ll have the perfect excuse to pack your picnic basket and spend some time with your friends, family or that special someone in one of London’s open spaces. Whether you’re tucking into your treats next to the Thames or … [Read More...]
Guest Post: How to Make the Most out of the London Nightlife
When visiting London, everyone has different ideas of what they want to get out of their trip. From visiting historical landmarks to meandering through Kensington Gardens, there is so much to do in this vibrant city. And that includes making the most out of the London nightlife. … [Read More...]
Guest Posts: Cycle Hire – Are You Being Taken For a Ride?
The so called ‘Boris bikes’ are now a ubiquitous sight around the nation’s capital, offering Londoner’s easy, affordable temporary access to transport. The scheme seems to have bolstered the popularity of cycling amongst those who hadn’t previously been keen on peddling … [Read More...]
Guest Post: The Nocturnal World Of London Night Workers
The city of London is one that is full of life and action. However, that action doesn't come to a complete stand-still at night-time. There are many people in London who work throughout the night, helping to keep the city safe and preparing for the frantic rush of the following … [Read More...]
Guest Post: A Week of Dishes for Life in London
I have only recently returned from a two week trip to Japan, a holiday on which the food was certainly a highlight. Not that I’d play down the fun we had at the tourist spots of the country’s western half (away from the typical Tokyo visit), but the range of food was so … [Read More...]
Guest Article: From café to café on London public transport – A Guide
Editor's Note: The following is a guest article from by Karola Woods of London thru Cafes City Guide App - wonderful guide to London's variety of cafes. Thanks Karola! 10 Top Tips for traveling around London Look at the Tube map before you travel, particularly the city … [Read More...]
A Guide to Helicopter Tours Over London
Riding in a helicopter over the historic sites of London allows you to get a truly fresh perspective on the capital and experience something you will be talking about for many years to come. It is not just the rush and thrill of being in a helicopter itself that makes this … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Moving To London For Work? Read This First for some Tips!
Thousands of people relocate to London every year to set up businesses, take up new jobs or follow a partner as they move to a new office. Whether you're moving from overseas or within the UK, there are plenty of things to plan and consider before making the big move, from … [Read More...]
Video: Lloyds building in London – Dreamspaces – BBC
Natalie Casey visits Richard Rodgers high-tech and iconic Lloyds building in The City of London. Built inside out and entirely clad with steel, this building's twelve glass lifts were the first of its kind in the UK. Steeped in tradition, Natalie also takes a tour of the older … [Read More...]
London Dreams: My Top 10 London Trip Regrets and Mistakes – Learn from our Blunders!
I consider myself a London travel veteran these days. Having traveled there 10 times in the last decade or so, I've learned a lot about London, learned to love it, learned to hate it, learned to enjoy it despite its problems. The problem is that I usually only get to go once a … [Read More...]
Get Your Own Custom London Street Sign
The British Hand Crafts store called Pob Shop is offering custom made London street sign replicas for sale. From their product description: Handcrafted and hand painted London street sign with your choice of street name, postcode and borough. Your sign will be constructed … [Read More...]
Warhol comes to south London at the Dulwich Gallery
America’s master of Pop Art silk-screen technique is to be showcased in an exhibition at England’s oldest gallery this summer. Andy Warhol: The Portfolios, opening in June at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, will be the first European showing of Warhol works from the Bank of … [Read More...]
Three Must-Visit Places to Eat in London
When it comes to eating out in London, thankfully these days there are options that go way beyond your standard chain-restaurant experience. From quirky pop-ups to street food and indoor markets, to bites from around the world, getting good grub in the capital has never been so … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Tips on Searching for a House in London
So looking for a house but don’t have the time? Things have changed so much over the last 20 years or so that only the most foolhardy would attempt to find one without utilising the vast resources available to you online. Firstly, you are able to view data from a number of … [Read More...]
Guest Post: Busting the London crime myth
With Londoners heading to the polls this week to elect the next mayor, voters will be making their decision on a whole range of different factors; but one subject will always be a major talking point from generation to generation: crime. The impression that some people - … [Read More...]
More Guest Posts
Guest Post: 5 Reasons to Travel from London to France This Year
London is such a big and exciting city that it can be difficult to imagine why you would want to go anywhere else. There are enough … [Read More...]
Guest Post: British vs American Bingo
Here in the UK we are a little more passionate about bingo than our American cousins across the pond are. If you're a regular player in … [Read More...]
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