Teens are such a joy, aren't they? Maybe you're lucky and have raised teenage humans who are social, interested, and fun to travel with... or maybe you're the other 99.99% of parents who – despite their best efforts – have now encountered the phase of raising children where it's like pulling teeth to get them to look up from their phones and engage with the world around them. Either way, no judgment: just think back on your own time as a teen and it's easy to see why it's tough to be that age in today's world...

London is a city that can be explored in many ways; one of the most popular options is on foot. Though London's public transit – the Underground and red double-decker buses – are great for covering longer distances, they often fly past the smaller details and secret gems that you can only discover when walking around. That's why I love setting out on long walks in London – I always discover something new. One such thing is the extensive canal system that crisscrosses the city...

Traveling with kids is always an adventure – even more so when you go to a big, bustling city like London. Bright red busses rushing by, people walking in every direction, and so many sights to see with little eyes and inquisitive young minds. London is a great city to visit with kids – especially as a first international trip – and there are some delightful things to do with kids in London, too...

For some people, vacation is a chance to relax and unwind; their ideal day includes sleeping in, a spa visit, and maybe a strenuous walk to a nearby great restaurant for dinner. Other travelers love to be active while visiting – after all, some activities are a great way to explore a new place and see it from a perspective that most travelers miss. Paddleboarding is one of those activities, since it's both active and requires you to navigate waterways; paddleboarding in London is a perfect activity to add to your itinerary...

Love drinking? Love learning new things? How about mixing the two together – pun intended – at a mixology class! London is known for having incredible cocktail bars, and some of them have begun to open up for intrepid cocktail fans to try their hand at making a few of the house specialties – or at least standard cocktails – themselves...

While most people plan their travel days, some of us are savvy enough to realize: you also need to plan your travel nights! Every destination has something special that happens once the sun goes down, and London is no exception. There are plenty of things to do in London at night, for everyone from culture vultures to foodies to those who appreciate the ambiance of starlight...

Some people might find it sad, but you and I know better: solo travel is great. It's empowering and freeing – and sure, it's also sometimes a little bit scarier than going with the comfort of a group. But that won't stop us from taking those solo trips when the mood strikes and the budget allows. London is one of those great places in the world where it's easy to travel solo – and there are lots of great things to do in London alone...

Is there anything more magical than that moment when the lights go down and the silver screen lights up with the first frames of a great movie? Personally, that's one of my favorite experiences – and London is home to some great cinemas and movie theaters. When I called London home, I was a member at several of them, and loved splurging to visit other theaters for specific shows and films I wanted to see...