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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 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

Top 10 London: Top Ten Shopping Centers in London

Dec 17, 2020 By John Rabon 4 Comments

So you’ve traveled all the way to London—and you want to go to the mall. Well, while London certainly has many a great market, arcade, and high street, you’ll be glad to know that shopping malls aren’t exclusively American. London has plenty of its own great shopping centers that offer a British take on the mall experience. Visitors to one of these shopping centers may find … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Shopping Centers in London

Nights out in London: Top Ten Underground Bars For a Cocktail

Nov 25, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Now, when we say underground, we’re not talking about bars you’ve never heard of before, but bars that are literally underground. London is full of places to drink that exist below the city’s streets. They’re in building basements, under railway arches, disguised behind more conventional establishments, or even converted from long-abandoned uses. They have atmospheres that … [Read more...] about Nights out in London: Top Ten Underground Bars For a Cocktail

Museums of London: Ten Overlooked London Museums

Sep 29, 2020 By John Rabon 5 Comments

When people go to London, they tend to hit the major sites from Buckingham Palace to the Tower Bridge. This extends to the city’s museums as well, with most people opting for The National Gallery, The British Museum, the V&A, and so on. But what of London’s smaller museums? Don’t they deserve love too? Sure they do, and while they may not have the biggest draws, they … [Read more...] about Museums of London: Ten Overlooked London Museums

Top 10 London: Ten London Colleges and Universities

Sep 22, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

A university degree is certainly a sought-after prize in any country. While Oxford, Cambridge, St. Andrews, and other institutions of higher learning in the UK certainly get their fair share of attention, London has quite a lot to offer as well. Some of these schools are hundreds of years old, and others rank amongst the top schools in their respective fields. Below we have … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Ten London Colleges and Universities

The London Fiver – Five Great Places to Go Running in London

Aug 4, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Getting some exercise while you’re away from home can be difficult, but London has plenty of places to go for a run. Whether you want to hit a trail or take in the scenery, the city offers miles of track that will not only give you a good workout but help you to see more of London’s most beautiful places. No matter if you want to go for a short run or take a more scenic … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five Great Places to Go Running in London

Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haggerston

Jul 29, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Part of the London Borough of Hackney, Haggerston is part of the East End. The area has had a long history with London going back to before the Norman Invasion. The Domesday book recorded the name as Hergotestane, suggesting it had been settled by the Vikings. Once home to notorious criminals the Kray Twins, the rea is quite cosmopolitan today, featuring lovely parks, … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haggerston

Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haringey

Jul 8, 2020 By John Rabon 2 Comments

The Borough of Haringey is caught in the middle between Inner London and Outer London and often stated to belong to one or the other. Over its history, it’s been home to the Celts, the Romans, the Saxons, and more. As with London’s other boroughs, it was formed in 1965 with the formation of Greater London. Today it’s home to some of London’s most famous buildings, beautiful … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haringey

Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Redbridge

Jun 30, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Redbridge is one of the most northeastern boroughs in Greater London, and like many of the outer boroughs, for years it was mostly farmland and manor estates before the city’s growth from the 17th Century-onwards turned it into a suburb. While a mostly quiet part of the city, Redbridge is quite well known for its parks and sporting facilities, offering its residents pretty of … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Redbridge

Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Hillingdon

Jun 24, 2020 By John Rabon 1 Comment

One of the outermost boroughs of London, Hillingdon was formed in 1965 out of Middlesex County boroughs such as Hayes and Harlington, Ruislip-Northwood, Uxbridge, and Yiewsley and West Drayton. In many ways, Hillingdon serves as a gateway to London thanks to being the borough of Heathrow Airport. Even with the planes overhead, it’s a pretty peaceful area full of large … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Hillingdon

Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Canonbury

Jun 5, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

A residential area of London since the early 19th Century, Canonbury can be a bit hard to define. It’s never had its own council or other administrative unit, but just about always folded into Islington. With that in mind, you might think it would be hard to find something to do in this neighborhood, but there’s always something to see in any part of London. As a residential … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Canonbury

A Guide to London’s Historical Ethnic Neighborhoods

May 28, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

London is a socially rich and diverse place, with 44% of the city’s population representing various ethnicities and over 300 languages spoken. Many areas of the city are inhabited by immigrants and their descendants from all over the world. These neighborhoods have a history and culture that gives their residents a sense of community while also making London a truly … [Read more...] about A Guide to London’s Historical Ethnic Neighborhoods

Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Bermondsey

May 27, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Part of the Borough of Southwark, Bermondsey is an area of London that for centuries did not have a large population or many homes, save for land owned by the Church or the Crown. This began to change following the Great Fire of London when many of London’s well-to-do citizens moved here. The population increased further beginning after this though the area became more … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Bermondsey

Ten Things to See at the Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood

May 25, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Despite the name, the V&A Museum of Childhood is a place for all ages. Located in Bethnal Green, the Museum of Childhood is a museum both for children and about adolescence. Founded in 1872 as the Bethnal Green Museum, its collection is the largest amount of childhood objects in the United Kingdom, featuring over 26,000 pieces of art, literature, clothing, toys, and more, … [Read more...] about Ten Things to See at the Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood

Top 10 London: Top Ten Things Things to See and Do in Kingston upon Thames

May 14, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Moving to another of Greater London’s outermost boroughs, Kingston Upon Thames was once the home of Saxon kings, from which its name derives. Saxon kings were consecrated in Kingston through to Æthelred the Unready after which proceedings moved to Westminster Abbey for Harold Godwinson and King William I. It was granted a town charter in 1200, and as with much of Greater … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things Things to See and Do in Kingston upon Thames

Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Havering

May 6, 2020 By John Rabon 2 Comments

One of the furthest boroughs of Greater London, Havering has one of the lowest population densities in London, partly due to the number of parks, nature reserves, and open spaces in the area. Havering is an old name for the area that comes from a former royal manor and liberty that existed here until 1892. The borough was created as part of the London Government Act in 1965 … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Havering

Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Newham

Apr 30, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Born from the former Essex county boroughs of West Ham and East Ham, Newham got its start in 1965 as one of the new Greater London boroughs created by the London Government Act of 1963. In more recent history, Newham is famous for being the primary site of the 2012 London Olympics, more specifically, the Olympic Park and London Stadium. These prime spots are only part of what … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Newham

Ten Things to See at the Museum of London

Apr 28, 2020 By John Rabon 1 Comment

London’s only museum dedicated solely to itself, the Museum of London was born in 1965 out of the Museum of London Act. When it opened in 1976, it featured the combined collections of the City of London at London Guildhall and the London Museum at Kensington Palace. Its exhibits are dedicated to the city’s history and are separated into various eras from prehistoric London … [Read more...] about Ten Things to See at the Museum of London

LONDON TOP FIVE: Our Favorite London Pubs

Apr 2, 2020 By jonathan 1 Comment

Over the years we’ve had the pleasure of visiting many pubs all across London. Some have been terrible. Some have been wonderful. Here’s a list of five of favorites that we go back to again and again. The Mayflower - Rotherhithe The Mayflower tries to claim the title of the oldest pub on the Thames (the history is murky). This pub was founded in 1550 as The Shippe and is … [Read more...] about LONDON TOP FIVE: Our Favorite London Pubs

Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Balham

Mar 12, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Balham is a neighborhood in South West London that is old enough to appear in the Domesday Book, where it was listed as Belgeham. It was meadows and farmland for centuries until the expansion of the city engulfed it and turned it into another suburb. Without much history of note, today, Balham offers a lot for people visiting. Those who are into greenspace will want to visit … [Read more...] about Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Balham

London’s Non-Free Museums: Your Guide to London’s Museums That Charge Admission

Mar 5, 2020 By Laura Porter 1 Comment

While London has many fantastic free museums and galleries there are some that have an admission charge. This list is by no means exhaustive but these are the ‘pay for’ London museums we would like to highlight. We’ve tried to focus on the best museums and have avoided listing common tourist traps. When you have to pay to get into a museum, especially in London where most … [Read more...] about London’s Non-Free Museums: Your Guide to London’s Museums That Charge Admission

Ten Interesting Things to See at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich

Feb 25, 2020 By John Rabon Leave a Comment

Greenwich has been an important place to seafaring and exploration for centuries since the Romans first landed their boats here to King Charles II establishing the Greenwich Observatory for “finding the longitude of places”. Recognizing this long history, the National Maritime Museum was officially established in 1934 in the Royal Greenwich Park, with the building itself … [Read more...] about Ten Interesting Things to See at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich