London Ghost Stations: What to Know & How to Visit
London has a long, twisting, and sometimes dark history... its streets are haunted by historic figures of high repute, from those who wander the palace halls and Tower of London to the night stalker of London's East End, Jack the Ripper. There's no shortage of ghost stories in London... but did you know there are also ghost stations in London?..
The 9 Best Pet-Friendly Airbnbs in London (& VRBOs too)
Many of us have pets, and hate to be away from them when we travel – especially to far-flung destinations like London. If you can't bear the idea of parting, you may actually consider bringing Fluffy or Fido with you while traveling – and that means finding pet-friendly accommodation wherever you go.
How to Use London Buses: A First-Timer’s Guide
In a city of iconic sights, there are few more distinctive that the blazing red double-decker buses in London. Right up there with Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye, everyone knows London buses due to their iconic design and distinctive color. And while most people use the London Underground a lot while visiting London, fewer get the hang of how to use London buses during their trip...
7 of the Best Street Art Tours in London
As you walk around, one of the first things you'll notice is that London has a lot of street art – especially in certain areas of the city. Find yourself in Whitechapel, Shoreditch, or Camden, and you'll be astonished at the incredible artwork literally all around you. Most interesting for those not familiar with street art, there are actual masterpieces of the craft on public display and exposed to the elements – and the risk of being covered up by future works...
10 Best Travel Pillows for Your Flight to London
Whether you fly during the day or take advantage of an overnight flight, there's no denying that it's a long journey from North America to London. The shortest flights – from New York City – clock in at 6 hours, 40 minutes, while the longest – nonstop L.A. to London – take 11 hours, 10 minutes. No matter how you slice it, that's a long time to be stuck in a tiny seat, uncomfortably nodding off and trying not to touch your neighbor...
15 Things to Do in London in the Spring
The days are getting longer, the trees are finally budding leaves, and flowers are blooming all over the city: it's springtime in London and there's perhaps no better time to visit London. Yeah, sure, summertime has warmer and often sunnier weather, but visiting London in the spring gives you the chance to see the city come back to life after another grey, rainy, cold winter. Best of all, spring is a shoulder season for London travel, meaning you can often save on airfare...
How to Plan the Perfect Nottingham Day Trip from London
"Keep Your Chin Up. Someday There'll Be Happiness Again In Nottingham, You'll See." Can you exactly imagine the scene where this quote is said? If you're not familiar, it's from Disney's Robin Hood, inspired by the real historic figure of Robin Hood and set in the real English city of Nottingham...
2 Weeks in London: The Ultimate Itinerary for 13-14 Days
Vacation time is a great thing – and often the biggest bummer. No matter where you live or who you work for, nobody has unlimited PTO before retirement (even if your company policy say you do, y'all know what I mean...); most of us have to make trade-offs to see the world with what days we have – without losing any at year's end or going over into unpaid territory. So if you – like most Americans – only have two weeks of vacation and you're choosing to spend all of it in London, I admire your choice...
The 25 Best Hostels in London for Budget-Conscious Travelers (2022)
On my very first trip to London, I – like many young, broke travelers – stayed in a hostel. I did a ton of research and – not knowing much about London – booked myself a hostel out in Canary Wharf. It was affordable, within walking distance of public transit, and seemed like a good spot to base myself that wouldn't be too crazy since it was a bit further from Central London... Big, big mistake...
10 of the Best Free Views in London
If you love it, London is one of those places that you can never get enough of. That's how I felt after my first trip over a decade ago, and I've been traveling back almost every year since – plus I moved to London for a year at one point because I enjoyed spending time in the city so much. One of the reasons I like London so much? It's a truly beautiful city, no matter the weather...
