17 Lovely Day Trips from London
It might seem curious: a blog all about London travel recommending places to explore beyond London. However, one of my favorite parts of visiting London is how easy it is to get out of the city and see other parts of England, Great Britain, and even Europe. With just one day, there are some pretty incredible day trips from London available for the intrepid traveler who's willing to figure out the logistics and maybe sacrifice a little sleep...
6 Days in London: A Perfect First-Time Itinerary
One of the toughest parts about being an American who wants to visit Europe is the time constraint. Most of us only get two weeks of paid vacation per year – and it's easy to burn a few days of each trip just in travel time! The reality is that when you take a week to visit London or other parts of Europe, you really only get to enjoy six days in that destination...
Where to Stay in South London:
The 8 Best Neighborhoods (& 5 to Skip!)While almost every tourist attraction and popular area in London is north of the Thames, there's a whole other half of the city to explore. Yes, I'm talking about South London: home to Borough Market (arguably London's best market), the London Eye (a must-do!), and one of the city's two hometown football teams (Go Chelsea!). So there are things worth crossing the river for, but what about accommodation?...
The 13 Best Spots for Autumn Colors in London
Hands down, one of the best parts of London in the fall is how the trees change color. You might not imagine London as a "leaf peeping" destination (not my favorite expression, but it's totally accurate, especially if you're an American) but it is. Across the city, parks, walkways, gardens, and even homes (covered in ivy) change color and the whole place is a riot of warm yellow, orange, and red...
A Guide to the 21 Best London Parks
While everyone assumes it rains all the time in London, spoilers: it doesn't! In fact, London has some great weather during certain seasons, especially late spring, summer, and early autumn. Similarly, everyone assumes London is all urban – but there are huge swaths of green space, thanks to wise city planners and the formerly extensive lands held by the Royal family...
How to Plan the Perfect Cambridge Day Trip
If you ask a visitor to name two universities in England, they will probably all say the same ones: Oxford and Cambridge. While there are certainly far more universities than these two in Great Britain, they are the most well-known, and have towns named after them as well. Best of all, those towns have a lot to offer, and make for a perfect day trip destination from London...
13 Famous Streets in London for Your Travel ‘Knowledge’
To become a certified London black cab driver, you must take a test that certifies your knowledge of the city. For London cabbies – and for London travelers – there are a few streets that are easier to learn than others. These famous streets in London are well-known for a variety of reasons; most are major thoroughfares and/or connect important parts or landmarks within London. Others are culturally significant...
The 25 Best Afternoon Teas in London Worth Splurging For
Tea is as British as apple pie is American – it's just one of those food experiences that everyone associates with the country and culture. I've enjoyed afternoon tea many times while living in and visiting London, including at sketch, The Dorchester, Cutter & Squidge, and The Wolseley. Each experience is unique, and all were delicious – inspiring me to write up a list of the best London afternoon teas...
How to Plan the Perfect Oxford Day Trip
If you've read any of the most popular books in the 20th Century, you've likely experienced the influence of Oxford. This moderately sized English city is most famous for its historic university – which has churned out some of the greatest minds in history (though Cambridge would certainly argue about that statement). For this reason, almost everyone knows about Oxford...
Where to Stay in East London:
The 7 Best Neighborhoods (& 8 to Skip!)From my first trip to London, I always knew: I'm an East London person... not a West London person. Now don't get me wrong: West London is nice (literally and figuratively). It's just not my style with all that poshness; East London's colorful, gritty vibe fits way more with me and the places I love to explore. And East London has its own fascinating – and dark – history that it's now reclaiming and reinventing...
