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Guest Post: 4 Reasons why it’s Time to Take a London Bus Tour

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Touring a city can be tiresome, right? Especially when you aren’t certain about where the attractions are, or the theatres, maybe even the restaurants or shops? Take London tours by bus especially, and you can open up the city to new possibilities. It’s allows you to see the famous places, get your bearings, know the distances between different attractions and explore. With … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 4 Reasons why it’s Time to Take a London Bus Tour

Guest Post: Ten Amazing Secret Locations to Discover in London!

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Editor's Note: This guest post was written by Matt and Jess, guides from Fun London Tours. They've been an advertiser on Londontopia for several years and runs some great tours on offer for visitors to London. Vist their website here and use coupon code: TOPIA20 to save 20% off your tour! By Fun London Tours  If you're keen to discover a hidden side of London, then check … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Ten Amazing Secret Locations to Discover in London!

PlanetPass: Great New App that makes booking last-minute walking tours easy

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Think great travel is all about expensive hotels and fancy restaurants? This couldn’t be further from the truth! If you look back on your most fun and exciting experiences, you’ll discover they are filled with warm smiles and great conversations. This is exactly why a lot of guided city tours are getting fresh, new makeovers - they’re the next hot trend on the travel … [Read more...] about PlanetPass: Great New App that makes booking last-minute walking tours easy

Guest Long Read: Top 10 Things to do in London with Teens and Tweens

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If you are planning to visit London with older children, you might wonder where to begin. What sort of activities would appeal to teenagers and leave a lasting impression? While that might depend on your particular tastes, here is a somewhat diverse list of memorable activities that my teenagers and those in my extended family would recommend to others. 1) The Harry Potter … [Read more...] about Guest Long Read: Top 10 Things to do in London with Teens and Tweens

Guest Long Read: Notting Hill – Portobello Road Market through the eyes of a foreigner

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I have been to the United Kingdom several times and I always look forward to going back whenever I can. However, only last year did I have the chance of going to Portobello Road Market and it was an amazing experience. The following lines are about that experience and they reflect how a foreigner feels walking through one of liveliest markets in London. I should add that there … [Read more...] about Guest Long Read: Notting Hill – Portobello Road Market through the eyes of a foreigner

Guest Long Read: Cathedrals of London – Exploring St Paul’s and Westminster Abbey – Which is Your Favorite?

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Back in the month of July, I chose ten English cathedrals and wrote about them for Anglotopia. What a difficult task: having to choose just ten, among so many beautiful buildings. As a matter of fact, I’m sure that many of the readers would make different choices and I’d have to agree with all of them, because English architecture is so rich that you could write endlessly about … [Read more...] about Guest Long Read: Cathedrals of London – Exploring St Paul’s and Westminster Abbey – Which is Your Favorite?

Guest Long Read: 10 Tips for Planning an Awesome Solo Trip to London

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A solo trip to London gives you a new perspective on the world’s greatest city. Whether you’ve been there before with family, on a group tour, or never been at all, traveling by yourself can be an exciting way to really experience the city. Going solo allows you to venture off the usual tourist route, to experience things at your own pace, to see more and do more. Traveling … [Read more...] about Guest Long Read: 10 Tips for Planning an Awesome Solo Trip to London

Guest Long Read: Trip Planning – Top 10 Superb London Outings for Families with Young Children

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If you have the good fortune of planning a trip to London with young children, the following list may be of help to you.  London is brimming with history, culture and educational opportunities for children of all ages.  But in addition to learning, these suggestions are also fun and offer various time schedules that will help you plan your days effectively.  Ultimately, you … [Read more...] about Guest Long Read: Trip Planning – Top 10 Superb London Outings for Families with Young Children

Guest Long Read: How to Hail a Black Cab and Other Travel Tips from a Real London Cabbie

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You’ve arrived in London, it’s big isn’t it? And not the quaint little town you expected. You know all the places you wanted to see: Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Madame Tussauds, but how do you get around the capital? The best way to travel around London is by Tube. The simple diagrammatic map makes finding your way as easy as joining up the dots by following the … [Read more...] about Guest Long Read: How to Hail a Black Cab and Other Travel Tips from a Real London Cabbie

Guest Long Read: 10 Best Places to Eat in London with Kids – Most Child Friendly Restaurants in London

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Traveling with children in a large city can be both exciting and daunting when mealtime rolls around.  When it comes to finding quality family fare, London is brimming with restaurants that cater to families with children of any age.  Whether you have picky or adventurous eaters, the following establishments offer something for everyone. 1.  Bella Italia This restaurant … [Read more...] about Guest Long Read: 10 Best Places to Eat in London with Kids – Most Child Friendly Restaurants in London

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