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Why St. Paul’s Cathedral is My Favorite Spot in London

On the list of most relaxing places in the world, I’m fairly confident that most people would not put London on that list. Technicolor double-decker buses trundled noisily past on…

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January 9, 2021
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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…

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March 18, 2021
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40 Essential Things to Do in London (London Bucket List)

Truer words have never been spoken: "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." London is one of the world's most popular destinations, and draws travelers…

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January 1, 2021
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    Where to Stay

    Where to Stay in Central London:
    11 Neighborhoods to Know

    April 1, 2021 /

    As 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...

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    February 4, 2021
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    12 Magical Harry Potter Walking Tours in London

    March 25, 2021 /

    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...

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    The 33 Best London Viewpoints from the Shard to the Spurs

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    Why St. Paul’s Cathedral is My Favorite Spot in London

    January 9, 2021
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    The 13 London Foods You Must Try on Your Trip

    February 25, 2021
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    The 33 Best London Viewpoints from the Shard to the Spurs

    March 18, 2021 /

    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...

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    40 Essential Things to Do in London (London Bucket List)

    January 1, 2021
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    Why St. Paul’s Cathedral is My Favorite Spot in London

    January 9, 2021
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    Itineraries

    How to Make the Most of One Day in London

    March 11, 2021 /

    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...

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    How to Make the Most of 2 Days in London

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    January 8, 2021
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    10 Days in London: How to Plan Your Itinerary

    January 2, 2021
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    Beyond London

    How to Plan the Perfect Greenwich Day Trip

    March 4, 2021 /

    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...

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    The 13 London Foods You Must Try on Your Trip

    February 25, 2021 /

    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...

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    40 Essential Things to Do in London (London Bucket List)

    January 1, 2021
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    The 33 Best London Viewpoints from the Shard to the Spurs

    March 18, 2021
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    12 Magical Harry Potter Walking Tours in London

    March 25, 2021
  • 2 Days in London Hero
    Itineraries

    How to Make the Most of 2 Days in London

    February 18, 2021 /

    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...

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    10 Days in London: How to Plan Your Itinerary

    January 2, 2021
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    5 Days in London: How to Plan a Short Week Itinerary

    January 5, 2021
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    7 Days in London: The Best Things to Do for a Week

    January 8, 2021
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    Travel Tips

    How to Use the London Underground:
    A First-Timer’s Guide

    February 11, 2021 /

    There 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...

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    18 Must-See London Sights You Absolutely Shouldn’t Skip

    January 4, 2021
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    How to Do the London Wall Walk: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

    January 3, 2021
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    London Pass Review: Is the London Pass Worth It? (Accurate for 2021)

    January 21, 2021
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    Where to Stay

    10 Beautiful, Budget-Friendly London Airbnbs

    February 4, 2021 /

    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...

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    The 12 Best London Houseboats on Airbnb

    January 10, 2021
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    Itineraries

    4 Days in London: A Perfect Long Weekend Itinerary

    January 28, 2021 /

    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...

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Hi, my name is Valerie, and I fell in love with London on my first trip to the city way back in in 2011.

Since then, I've spent a year living in London and visit as often as I can – at least once a year! Get to know me more here.

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