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John Rabon
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A Brief History of the Elizabeth Line/Crossrail
The United Kingdom’s great new engineering marvel, a seventy-three-mile railway dubbed the Elizabeth Line, opened in 2022 and runs through Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and London. ...
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Noodle Restaurants in London
Everyone loves noodles, whether they’re part of a larger dish or just something you’re picking up with chopsticks and letting slide down into your stomach. ...
The Fiver – Five of the Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in London
There are many reasons to “go green” and trade in meat for a vegetarian or vegan diet. Whether it’s over animal cruelty concerns, trying to...
London Underground: Ten of the Best-Looking Tube Stations to Visit
In cities throughout the world, we use public transportation every day, but we don’t often look around at the subway, bus, and train stations as...
The Fiver – Five of the Best Spas in the City
Do you ever need a day to relax? Want to look and feel your best? A spa day can be invigorating for both men and...
The Fiver – Five of the Best Burger Places in London
At one point, it was pretty hard to find a burger restaurant in London that wasn’t McDonald’s, Burger King, or some other American fast-food staple. ...
The Fiver – Five Gaming Bars in London
Would you like to play a game? In recent years, gaming bars have popped up all over the world, from board game bars to barcades...
The Fiver: Five of the Best Barbershops in London
Fancy a trim, sir? We all need some good grooming once in a while, whether we need a bit taken off the top or whether...
Ten of the Best London Streets
If you’re visiting London, you may find yourself wanting to do a bit of shopping or dining in the midst of seeing all the museums...
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Places for Pizza in London
Pizza is an all-encompassing meal and a truly culinary gift from Italy. Each country has taken this dish and made it its own, with some...
The Fiver – Five of the Best Places for London Street Art
What people once decried as graffiti is now recognized as a significant art form throughout the world. Street art can be found on sidewalks, on...
Ten Non-Royal Places the Royal Family Goes in London That You Can Too
Despite the heavy amount of time that the Royal Family gives in service of “the firm”, they do have personal lives outside of the castles...
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Wine Bars in London
While the United Kingdom is mostly known as a beer country, there is a sizeable population that also enjoys a glass of vino. In a...
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Coffee Shops
For some of us, coffee is our life’s blood. It’s a necessary part of our morning, whether it comes from a pot, a pod, or...
Ten Interesting Facts About Windsor Castle
One of the largest symbols of the monarchy, Windsor Castle has been a feature of the London area since long before the city was anywhere...
Ghost Tube: Abandoned to Time – 10 Tube Derelict Underground Stations
In the 19th Century, the London Underground was created to serve the needs of London’s booming suburbs. Today, the Underground (or “Tube” as it’s known...
Ten Coolest Things to See Along the Thames Path in London
Certainly one of the finest walking paths in the United Kingdom, the Thames Path stretches for 184 miles from the river’s source in the Cotswolds...
Ten More Uniquely London Slang Words
Every place has its own particular terminology. This slang may be words or phrases used to describe persons, places, or things that are unique to...
The Fiver – Five of the Best Walks in London
London certainly offers many great opportunities for walking no matter the time of year or the conditions under which the city finds itself. While there...
The Fiver – London’s Oldest Hospitals
Caring for the sick has long been a calling to many, and hospitals have existed almost since the inception of medicine. London is home to...
Ten More of the Best Independent Cinemas in London
Seems like everywhere you turn today, your favorite movie theaters are part of a larger chain. In the United States, they might be owned by...
The Drain: A Brief History of the Waterloo & City Line
The Waterloo & City Line has the notorious distinction of being the shortest of the Underground lines in London. It’s so short, in fact, that...
The Fiver – Five American-style Diners in London
There’s something comforting about a diner. You walk into any greasy spoon in the United States, and you know there’s going to be coffee, burgers,...
Tube History: A Brief History of the Victoria Line
It might be hard to believe, but the Underground line, named after the United Kingdom’s second-longest serving monarch, is actually one of the babies when...
The Fiver: Five of the Most Expensive Restaurants in London
Having just booked some dining reservations for my upcoming birthday, food can be pretty expensive if you go to a fancy restaurant. As the capital...
Ten of the Most Interesting Buildings in Central London
Every city has its magnificent skyscrapers and astonishing building designs that make it stand out amongst the skylines of the world. Central London is certainly...
The Fiver: Five Great Comedy Clubs to Visit
Everyone enjoys a good laugh, and the best place to get your jollies is the local comedy club. At these places, you can see both...
The Fiver – Five Foreign Cultural Festivals in London
London is a wonderfully diverse city. At last count, 44% of the city’s population comprised nonnative-British persons, and more than 300 languages are spoken within...
The Fiver: Five Great Places to Exercise in London While Traveling
Staying fit can be a bit of a challenge when you’re away from home. You could, of course, use a hotel gym, but those can...
London and the Napoleonic Wars
London was in one of its most pivotal eras when Napoleon Bonaparte launched his campaign to conquer most of Europe. As industrialism was in its...