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...
A Guide to the 25 Best London Markets
The smell of fresh-cut flowers mixes with the aroma of delicious food as you browse the wares of a local London artisan. Can you picture it in your mind? This is exactly what it's like to visit one of the many London markets dotted across the city. London's markets aren't unique in that many cities around the globe have markets; London does have a huge number of markets, in basically every neighborhood...
15 Things to Do During London in the Fall
Falling leaves, cuppas of Chai tea, and the delicate blue skies that signal the end of summer; London in the fall is a magical time. Though the warm summer days have come to an end and you might need an extra layer to stay warm as the temperatures drop, autumn is a great season to visit London – and there's tons to do...
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...
18 Must-See London Sights You Absolutely Shouldn’t Skip
If you're planning a trip to London, no matter the length, there are some sights you just need to see. I've been to London on half a dozen trips and lived there for a year... So I've curated this list from my own experiences. I've broken this list of must-see London sights into several different categories; you can add them all to your London itinerary, or...
How to Do the London Wall Walk: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
I'm standing across the Thames from the Houses of Parliament, admiring the view. My guide suddenly says, "and behind us is the second oldest privately owned garden in London, dating back to the 12th century." [I later learned this is Lambeth Palace Gardens.] Needless to say: on my first trip to London, I was struck by the incredible history of the place....
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 from across the globe. Each year, London receives 30 million visitors, and starting in 2011, I was eagerly one of them. Since then, I've visited many times – and even moved to London...
