15 Charming Spots to See Christmas Lights in London (2022)
When you think of winter destinations, London probably doesn't come to mind. After all, it's as likely to rain as snow on any given day of the festive holiday season that ends each year. Not exactly the most cheery! But don't let that discourage you from visiting London around this time of year...
How to Plan the Perfect Brighton Day Trip from London
The wind is consistent and comes ashore with a salty smell. Seagulls wheel overhead, hoping someone will drop a chip for them to feast upon. The waves crash and roll the rocks on the beach in a hypnotic sound. This is Brighton – "The Queen of Watering Places" according to the English poet Horace Smith. Located on Britain's southern coast, Brighton feels like a world apart from London – but it barely takes an hour to reach this seaside escape. That makes it a perfect London day trip option...
Visiting London in February: What to Pack, Weather, Events & Things to Do (2023)
For most of us, by the time February starts, we're in desperate need of a beach getaway. A combination of the cold weather and dark days means we're craving some "vitamin sea," as they say. But maybe you're not like everyone else, and you want to take a trip to London in February instead...
How to Plan a London Trip for King Charles III’s Coronation
It's a fascinating time to visit London: as the calendar turns over from 2022 to 2023, the United Kingdom is ruled by a new monarch first time in 70 years. Everyone's a little uncertain what the future holds with King Charles III at the helm, but there's one thing we know for certain: he needs to have a coronation before much else. And that's a great opportunity to visit London, if you're fascinated by the monarchy...
What to See in London: 21 Must-See London Sights in 2023
London is a city of endless wonders – to me, anyway. I fell in love with London during my first international trip over a decade ago, and was so moved by the city that I later attended grad school there just to have more time in the city. Now, I visit once per year on average, and relish the chance to explore old haunts and discover new-to-me sights and what's changed...
11 Rosy London Bus Gifts for Christmas 2022
Here we are again: the Oxford Street lights are on, the fireworks have settled after Guy Fawkes Day, and the weather has turned distinctly more favorable to the ducks in Hyde Park than the humans who call London home...
5 Days in London: A Perfect Short Week Itinerary for 2023
It's an unfortunate reality that Americans just don't have enough vacation time. On average, U.S. workers receive 10-14 days of PTO per month – that's just 3 weeks max if you make the most of the time you have and optimize your trips around weekends and holidays. As such, most people want to be really efficient when they plan a trip – and that may mean you're trying to figure out if 5 days in London is enough time to see the city...
The 6 Best Cheap Hotels near London King’s Cross Station
Looking for a convenient place to stay near London King's Cross Station? Even better – don’t want to spend a ton of money when you do? You’ve come to the right place. Finding an affordable place to stay in London is tricky under the best of circumstances, and often means you’re stuck out in Zone 3 or a 20-minute walk from the nearest Tube station...
The 20 Best London Ornaments for Trimming Your Tree This Year
'Tis the season! It's time for festive decorations, holiday parties at the pub, and trimming your tree – should that be the holiday you celebrate. If you're anything like me, you have a collection of ornaments from a lifetime of travel and adventure... but do you have any London ornaments to hang on the boughs of your Christmas tree?...
The 23 Best Places to Celebrate American Thanksgiving in London (2022)
Maybe you booked your tickets to London in November and didn't realize it was going to be Thanksgiving – or maybe you saw a screamin' flight deal and wondered whether it was worth it to miss the holiday in the U.S. to save on a trip to the best city on earth...
