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The London Fiver – Five Places to Be Alone in London

Apr 7, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Sometimes in the midst of a bustling city, we just want a little bit of peace and quiet. Of course, finding that place to be alone and collect your thoughts can prove a bit difficult when cars, busses, and people are moving ever so quickly around you. However, despite all this, there are places in London where you can achieve solitude or something close to it. Whether you … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Places to Be Alone in London

Ten Period Film Locations to Visit in London

Apr 1, 2021 By John Rabon 1 Comment

Britain is certainly known for its period drama films, which is no surprise considering how much history the country has. Of course, this also extends to London, with its oldest intact building being the White Tower of the Tower of London, which is nearly a millennium old. With such a rich past, many of the UK’s period dramas have taken place here, and films have featured … [Read more...] about Ten Period Film Locations to Visit in London

Ten Places to Get Lost in London When We Can All Return

Mar 31, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Get lost! No, we mean it. Sometimes the best way to truly experience a place is to get yourself lost. As large a city as it is, London certainly offers many chances to explore its streets, waterways, and landmarks. Just letting yourself wander around in London can help you discover something you never knew existed before, from new restaurants to fascinating exhibits. We … [Read more...] about Ten Places to Get Lost in London When We Can All Return

London on Film: Ten Romantic Comedy Locations to Visit in London

Mar 25, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Everyone loves a good Romantic Comedy, or Rom-Com, as it were. The United Kingdom has certain produced its fair share over the years, including a few not actually written and/or directed by Richard Curtis. Of course, whether it’s a film by Curtis or someone else, the odds are good that the movie is going to take place in London. London might not seem as romantic a city as, … [Read more...] about London on Film: Ten Romantic Comedy Locations to Visit in London

Laura’s London: Your Guide to The Thames Path – Come on a Virtual Walk!

Mar 24, 2021 By Laura Porter Leave a Comment

We've looked at London's bridges over The Thames, with an in-depth look at London Bridge, so I thought it was time to look at the 'walking by the river' opportunities in London. The Thames Path National Trail The Thames Path has had National Trail status since 1989. It is a pedestrian route from the river's source near Kemble in Gloucestershire (Cotswolds) to the Thames … [Read more...] about Laura’s London: Your Guide to The Thames Path – Come on a Virtual Walk!

Top 10 London: Ten War Memorials in London

Mar 18, 2021 By John Rabon 2 Comments

War is a terrible business. For hundreds of years, they have required the utmost sacrifice from the United Kingdom’s men and women to protect freedom and the lives of innocent civilians. It is with that in mind that each conflict has seen a monument erected to those who served and those who fell. As the nation’s capital, London has more than its fair share of such memorials … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Ten War Memorials in London

The London Fiver – Five London Urban Legends

Mar 16, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

We’ve all heard an urban legend or two in our time. Whether it’s alligators in the sewer or something almost believable, rumors somehow persist in any city and turn into urban legends. Some have a bit of truth to them, while others are entirely fabricated. Even London is not immune to urban legends and has many of its own wild tales, and we have five of them to share with … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five London Urban Legends

London Histories: Your Complete Guide to Beatles London

Mar 11, 2021 By Laura Porter 2 Comments

The Beatles have lots of London connections, including where they have lived, recorded and performed. I've lived close to many of these locations and had no idea the world's most famous band had been in the area. (The Beatles even performed at my local cinema in 1964!) Let's have a look at the neighbourhoods they knew well. Bloomsbury Royal National Hotel The Beatles … [Read more...] about London Histories: Your Complete Guide to Beatles London

London on Film: Ten Sci-Fi Film Locations to Visit in London

Mar 9, 2021 By John Rabon 1 Comment

London has certainly seen its share of filming over the years from movies of all genres. While the city is most often used for contemporary films, it has a tendency to travel back in time to Britain’s past. However, that’s not all, as London can travel into its future or transform entirely into other worlds. Through science fiction, London has often taken on so many … [Read more...] about London on Film: Ten Sci-Fi Film Locations to Visit in London

London Histories: A History of All of London’s Royal Parks

Mar 3, 2021 By Laura Porter 1 Comment

There are eight royal parks in London that are royal because the lands have been owned by Kings and Queens. Most have been used as hunting grounds, so I thought it would be interesting to find out more about each park. Knowing you can take a stroll or stop for a picnic on a location once frequented by marauding royal hunters certainly adds to the sense of history in … [Read more...] about London Histories: A History of All of London’s Royal Parks

London Vignettes: The City of London on a Saturday

Feb 26, 2021 By jonathan 1 Comment

Editor's Note: This took place in the early 2000s. I was driven to explore as much of London as I could on foot. I was a mere 20 years old and the only thing that stood in my way was the weather. But on this occasion, I did not let the weather stop me. I took the Tube to the City of London and walked around with my camera. The City of London is the original 'London’ - the … [Read more...] about London Vignettes: The City of London on a Saturday

Ten Unusual Exhibits to See in London

Feb 23, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

London has its share of great museums, from the National Gallery to the British Museum. It even has a number of smaller, more specialty museums for toys, cartoons, advertising, and more. With so many museums throughout London, there are any number of unique and downright unusual exhibits. From signature clothing items of local celebrities to forgotten bits of London’s … [Read more...] about Ten Unusual Exhibits to See in London

London Pubs: Ten Thameside Pubs for a Pint and a View

Feb 18, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Pubs are a dime a dozen in London, and all of them have something to offer patrons. Whether you’re looking for the oldest, the best-looking, the best food, or the best beer, you’re likely to find exactly what you want. Additionally, plenty of pubs throughout the city offer some fantastic views, including establishments along the River Thames. From the picturesque edges of … [Read more...] about London Pubs: Ten Thameside Pubs for a Pint and a View

London Vignettes: Breakfast off the plane

Feb 18, 2021 By jonathan 2 Comments

Editor's Note: These memories are from the early 2000s. I don’t know about you, but the first thing I want to do when I arrive in London, is to get out of the bloody airport as quickly as possible. And eat. I’m always starving by the time we get through customs on arrival in the UK. The dinner served on the flight over is usually not very good or very filling. The … [Read more...] about London Vignettes: Breakfast off the plane

London Alert: Get 101 London Travel Tips for Just $15 on Amazon For a Limited Time!

Feb 17, 2021 By jonathan Leave a Comment

Just a quick post to let you all know that I’ve noticed that Amazon has heavily discounted our new guidebook 101 London Travel Tips (2nd Edition). It retails for $24.99 but they’re offering it for $15.80 which is a phenomenal deal (we get paid the same no matter what they charge). No idea how long they'll keep it that low. Now, none of us can travel to London right now, but you … [Read more...] about London Alert: Get 101 London Travel Tips for Just $15 on Amazon For a Limited Time!

Top 10 London: Ten More Things to Do Along the River Thames

Feb 16, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

The River Thames is the life’s blood of London. It’s along the river that the first settlements appeared in prehistory and here where the Romans established their capital for Roman Britain, leading to the city as we know it today. It should be no surprise that many of the city’s landmarks can be found not too far from its shores. These include beautiful gardens, fun … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Ten More Things to Do Along the River Thames

Laura’s London: A History of Hyde Park – Long Read

Feb 11, 2021 By Laura Porter 1 Comment

While it is a wonderful place for a walk, Hyde Park is also used for major concerts and the annual Winter Wonderland. But the park has a long history that includes reviews of troops, encampments, duels, highway robberies, executions and more. One of London's eight royal parks, Hyde Park is in central London and adjoins Kensington Gardens. Its borders start from the west of … [Read more...] about Laura’s London: A History of Hyde Park – Long Read

Ten Interesting Facts about Hampstead Heath

Feb 9, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Hampstead Heath is part of London’s colorful ecology that blends the modern urban concrete of the city with the green lusciousness of its past. The Heath, as it’s known locally, has been a part of London since ancient times and today is one of the finest green spaces in the entire city. It’s also full of conservation areas, freshwater swimming ponds, lovely monuments, and … [Read more...] about Ten Interesting Facts about Hampstead Heath

London Vignettes: The Lazy Daisy Cafe On Portobello Road

Feb 4, 2021 By jonathan 1 Comment

Editor's note because some people seem confused: this was in 2004. Because we were staying in a hotel that did not provide Breakfast (it was an easyHotel, which basically provided a windowless room to sleep in), by the time we arrived at Portobello Road, we were starving. The problem was that the market was already heaving, even though it was still relatively early in the … [Read more...] about London Vignettes: The Lazy Daisy Cafe On Portobello Road

The London Fiver – Five London Locations for Beatles Fans

Feb 3, 2021 By John Rabon 3 Comments

Sure, the Fab Four certainly got their start in Liverpool playing at venues such as The Cavern Club, but London has its own special connections to the Beatles. From the venues, they played to the places where they lived (and still live today), Beatlemania has touched virtually every part of Britain’s capital. While there is no shortage of such musical locales to see in the … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five London Locations for Beatles Fans

London Vignettes: Old Whiteleys – Hardy Books, Muji, and Internet Cafes

Jan 28, 2021 By jonathan 5 Comments

Editor's Note: This is a new ongoing article series telling short little stories about London from our 20 years of travel there. Stories we haven't told before or stories that we think will be interesting. If they prove popular, we may compile them into a book like our Anglophile Vignettes book we released last year. Whiteley’s was in the news recently, it recently got … [Read more...] about London Vignettes: Old Whiteleys – Hardy Books, Muji, and Internet Cafes

The London Fiver – Five Things to Look Forward to in London During 2021 Post-Pandemic

Jan 28, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

While we can agree that 2020 was a collective dumpster fire of a year, we look to 2021 with a renewed sense of hope now that the COVID-19 vaccine is among us. As the vaccine continues to be meted out to the citizens of the US and UK, there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel of lockdown restrictions in London. With that sense of hope comes the possibility that some … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Things to Look Forward to in London During 2021 Post-Pandemic

Ten More Interesting Facts About Hyde Park

Jan 26, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Created in 1637, Hyde Park is by far the largest of the four Royal Parks in London at 350 acres. In a previous piece, we covered such interesting facts surrounding its memorials, Speakers Corner, and its former use as a hunting grounds for King Henry VIII. Of course, these are not all the fascinating details and realities about the city’s biggest park. Join us as we delve … [Read more...] about Ten More Interesting Facts About Hyde Park

Ten Interesting Facts about Kensington Gardens

Jan 21, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

While Kensington Gardens are open to the public, there was a time when this wasn’t so. The gardens were originally part of Kensington Palace, a royal residence that was once home to King William III and Queen Mary II (now home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge). Today, Kensington Gardens are one of four Royal Parks in London along with Regent’s Park, St. James’s Park, Hyde … [Read more...] about Ten Interesting Facts about Kensington Gardens

Exploring Agatha Christie’s London – Places to See for Mystery Fans!

Jan 19, 2021 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

One of the most prolific mystery writers of all time, Agatha Christie wrote as many as 75 works over her career and created such well-know characters as Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot. Many of her stories featuring both characters and other literary sleuths she created largely take place in London. These works rely on places familiar to most readers as well as locales that … [Read more...] about Exploring Agatha Christie’s London – Places to See for Mystery Fans!