A lot has been said about London over the years – some good, some bad, and some that's a little bit of both. I have always loved reading about London and seeing London quotes from famous and notable people who have an opinion on my favorite city...

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...

Have a favorite tube line you rode during your London trip? Curious about the colors that represent millions of travelers criss-crossing the city every day? Finally noticed that London tube colors on the map match the colors inside each carriage? It turns out that one of the world's most iconic underground transit systems has very specific color codes for everything...

Around the globe, there are some incredible cities to visit: towering Tokyo, bustling New York City, eclectic Amsterdam, and – of course – lovely London usually make the list of the best cities in the world, for varying reasons... but do any of these cities share things in common despite their geographic and cultural distances?...

London is enormous. There are over 300 languages spoken in the city, which is home to some nine million people. It boasts over 170 museums (many of which are free), its primary airport (Heathrow) is the fourth busiest in the world, and in 2019, over 21 million people visited it...

I've said it before and I'm sure I'll say it again: London is one of the most iconic destinations in the world. Can you think of a place with more well-known iconic buildings and places to visit? Maybe it's due to colonization and imperialism or maybe it's due to pop culture, but no matter the reason, everyone can picture a part of London in their mind's eye...

London is full of must-see sights and places. There's Big Ben (the Elizabethan Tower) and the Houses of Parliament, which are finally free of their scaffolding after several years. There's also the London Eye nearby, St. Paul's Cathedral further down the river, and, of course, the iconic Tower Bridge. Not to be confused with nearby London Bridge (a rather plain crossing that's more function than fancy), Tower Bridge is an architectural marvel, and there are some great views of Tower Bridge from all over the surrounding area...

London is a curious place. One of the world's old cities, today 10 million people from across the globe have found it a place to call home. London is one of my favorite places on earth, and I'm endlessly fascinated by all the city has to offer. From history to culture to food and more, there's no end to nooks, crannies, and corners you can explore to keep discovering new parts of the city to love...