Where to Stay in Central London:
11 Neighborhoods to KnowAs you plan your trip to London, you undoubtedly have one important question you must answer: where should I stay in London? London is a big place – and there are so many different areas that it's easy to get confused and overwhelmed. Whether it's your first trip or you've visited before, I always recommend trying to stay in Central London (or as close as you can, given your budget). London is super accessible by public transport, but...
12 Magical Harry Potter Walking Tours in London
In some ways, London is the epicenter for magical experiences in the Muggle world. In London, you can visit the Harry Potter studio tour from London, plus see other sights and sites from the books and films on Harry Potter walking tours. There are even a number of places in London that inspired J.K. Rowling as she created the magical world – though they never appeared on the page or silver screen...
The 33 Best London Viewpoints from the Shard to the Spurs
London is pretty from every angle, isn’t it? I certainly think so – and I’ve seen it from a lot of different perspectives. If you want to admire London from a new view, this post will help you find the best London viewpoints out there. I’ve scoured to find the most complete list of viewpoints across London. On this list you’ll see...
How to Make the Most of One Day in London
One day in any city is never enough. We all know that – but sometimes your itinerary just necessitates a short stop, and you don't have the flexibility to change that. I travel a ton, I get it! But when it comes to my favorite city, London, you might wonder if my advice still applies: can you really see London in one day? My answer is...
How to Plan the Perfect Greenwich Day Trip
If you're spending long enough in London, it's worth considering a day trip to see more of England and the countryside. Generally, I advise adding a day trip to your London itinerary if you have six days or longer. But where should you go if you want to do a London day trip? There are lots of choices – but one of my favorite options is...
The 13 London Foods You Must Try on Your Trip
Hopefully by this point, the stereotype of "British food is terrible" is on its way out. After all, Anthony Bourdain spent an entire episode of his show lauding the revolution in British cooking. You no longer need to make your tastebuds suffer while the rest of you enjoys a trip to London. There are tons of comprehensive lists of the best foods in London, but...
How to Make the Most of 2 Days in London
Is two days enough time to get to know a place? Some might say no – but I say yes. I fell in love with London on my very first trip – on my very first day! I believe that 2 days in London is enough time to get to know the city and decide whether you love it too and want to return for a longer trip someday. (Or move there, as I did!) In putting together this two-day itinerary for London...
How to Use the London Underground:
A First-Timer’s GuideThere are many things I love about London. Heck, I started this website because there are so many incredible things about this city that I want to share! One of them is definitely the widespread public transit system that both locals and visitors use. The London Underground is the cornerstone of that system. If you're planning your first trip to London, the London Underground – also called the "Tube" – can seem overwhelming. On the map...
10 Beautiful, Budget-Friendly London Airbnbs
When it comes time to book a place in London, the options can be completely overwhelming. Even as many times as I've visited London, I still get lost down the rabbit holes. Do I want to splurge on a hotel and eat out for every meal? Or stay in a vacation rental and enjoy some Tesco ready-made food to save a bit? If you're leaning toward the latter...
4 Days in London: A Perfect Long Weekend Itinerary
When I lived in London, I was pretty pro at the city break, as the Brits call it. You take off a day or two and plan a four-day trip somewhere beautiful; during my time in London, I visited Edinburgh, Prague, and even Lisbon this way. I knew that while four days is not enough to see everything in a city, it's enough for a great weekend trip. I had learned this from my first international trip, where I spent 4 days in London...
