As I've said many times, planning your first trip to London is a lot. Like, a lot – even though it's an English-speaking country and operates quite similarly to the U.S., it's definitely different, and there's so much to see and do that you can easily get overwhelmed putting together a London itinerary. Luckily, we live in the 21st Century, and we have a really handy solution to many issues in our lives: technology...

For me, London is a city I could explore for a lifetime and never see it all. Though I've made many trips to London through the years, of varying length, I always want to visit again, to see a different area, or to visit favorite haunts from past trips. Some of us know exactly how long we have to plan a trip – others have a bit more flexibility. If you're in the latter category, you might ponder questions like "how many days should I spend in London?" and "is there a right number of days to see London?" You're not alone if you're wondering this...

Traveling with a dog is both rewarding and challenging. While it's great to have your four-legged bestie with you on your adventures, there are always rules and regulations about crossing international borders, finding accommodation, and ensuring your dog gets plenty of love, attention, and exercise just like they do at home...

There's a reason they say that your passport is your ticket to the world. It is, quite literally, essential for international travel and you can't cross international borders without one – even when it's returning to your home country. This means that if you lose your passport in London, you're in a pickle: you can't stay in London – and you can't go home. What to do, what to do?!...

As you plan your trip to London, you've probably notice one thing: that place is expensive! London is one of the most expensive cities in the world – both for visitors and for locals who live there. (I can attest to both as I've spent a lot visiting and definitely ran out of money while living there!) Having a good estimate for a London budget can go a long way...

One of the most important aspects of planning your London trip is your flight. But are you aware that there's more than one airport in London? And you can probably find flights into each of them? While most people will fly into London Heathrow International Airport, you might find flight deals that take you into other London area airports – commonly Gatwick and Stansted. Add on top that if you extend your trip by visiting another part of Europe, you might fly in or out of even other London airports (there are six in all!)...

London is a city known for many things – and gray, rainy weather is one of them, right? Not true! London is a city with dynamic seasons. Sure, there's a grayer, rainier time of year (winter), but there are also spring showers and flowers, sunny summer days, and crisp, clear autumn afternoons...

After a long, fun day of adventure exploring London, most visitors do one of three things: they head back to their hotel, they tuck into dinner at one London's many fabulous restaurants, or they pop into a pub for a few pints before dinner and then their hotel. But some savvy travelers know to keep their eyes peeled on the sky as the day winds down – depending on the time of year, of course; sunset in London is stunning and shouldn't be missed if you see a good one starting...

Dating back to 1863, the London Underground, or Tube, is the world's oldest metro system. It's operated by Transport for London (TfL). It is one of the most efficient public transit systems in the world and carries millions of passengers each and every day. It's one of the best ways to get around London, and one you'll probably try, whether that's getting to/from the airport, sightseeing, or just to get to another train station for a day trip beyond London...