Roman Ruins in London: 11 Places to See Roman London
London is a city where its history is literally beneath your feet; one of the most fascinating chapters of London history is shown by the evidence of when the Roman empire spread all the way to Great Britain. But, actually, the Romans didn't call it "London" when they did – instead, it was "Londinium," and it was a significant Roman city during their period of British occupation...
Visiting London in March: What to Pack, Weather, Events & Things to Do (2023)
In like a lion, out like a lamb... is the proverb that describes the month of March and how the weather improves as it goes on. That's certainly the case for London, where winter lets go of its cold, rainy grip as the days pass and young blooms herald the new season by month's end...
The 5 Best Cheap Hotels near London Liverpool Street Station
Looking for a convenient place to stay near London Liverpool Street 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. But with a little bit of extra research, you can find places that are more conveniently located without breaking the bank – and I don’t mean Bank Station elsewhere in the city...
The 7 Best Business Class Flights to London (2023)
Can we all agree that travel just sucks right now? Seats get smaller, meals get less common, and everyone just hates being confined together in such close proximity for any length of time. International flights are even worse – the longer we spend in the sky, the worse we feel physically, and that compounds all of the other parts of air travel that are deeply unpleasant...
The Best Places to Exchange Currency in London: A Handy Guide
We all know what makes the world go round – figuratively speaking, that is. Money is an important part of travel, and if you're planning your first trip to London, you might wonder about how to get Great British Pounds, GBP, the currency of the U.K. and thus, of course, London...
11 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 (like Platform 9¾) 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...
The 11 Best Spots for Vegan Donuts in London
While it has certainly improved over the past decade, eating vegan while you travel the world can still be challenging at times. Luckily, London is one of the most progressive and interesting food capitals of the world, and you can find almost any food you want to eat there – including vegan options for basically everything...
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...
