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  • First Trip to London Hero
    Travel Tips

    13 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to London

    May 6, 2022 /

    I still remember my first trip to London and the moment when it became one of my favorite cities in the world. I arrived, jet-lagged after not sleeping on my first Transatlantic flight and hoofed it to a bicycle tour. We stopped to admire the view of Parliament at the exact spot pictured above, and I realized: wow! I’m in London! This place is so old! I was hooked, and...

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    How Many Days to Spend in London: The Answer You’ve Been Looking For

    April 6, 2022
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    London Pass Review: Is the London Pass Worth It? (Accurate for 2021)

    January 21, 2021
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    The 13 Best Places to See Sunrise in London (& Sunrise Times)

    January 8, 2022
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    Packing Lists

    15 Essentials You Need to Pack for London

    May 13, 2021 /

    Ah, London. My favorite city on earth. I've traveled a lot, but there's nowhere quite like London. If you're planning a trip to London (hooray!), you might wonder what it's like and what to pack for London. Is everyone super formal or fashionable? (Sorta.) Do you really need to leave your jeans and sneakers at home? (YES.) Okay then...

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    The 15 Best London Guidebooks for Any Type of Traveler

    April 15, 2022
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    Pack Too Much? The 7 Best Luggage Storage Services in London

    January 29, 2022
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    10 Best Travel Pillows for Your Flight to London

    January 20, 2022
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    Why St. Paul’s Cathedral is My Favorite Spot in London

    January 9, 2021 /

    On the list of most relaxing places in the world, I’m fairly confident that most people would not put London on that list. Technicolor double-decker buses trundled noisily past on Cannon Street, adding to the cacophony of foreign tongues. I may be a native English speaker, but in the heart of the English-speaking world, I was surrounded by other languages, other accents, other worldviews...

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    19 Landmarks in London: Most Iconic, Most Popular & Most Photographed

    April 14, 2022

    65 Fascinating London Facts to Make You Want to Visit Even More

    January 1, 2022
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    13 Famous Streets in London for Your Travel ‘Knowledge’

    August 5, 2021
  • 7 Days in London Hero
    Itineraries

    7 Days in London: The Best Things to Do for a Week

    January 8, 2021 /

    When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life. That’s a heck of a high bar set for a city, right? Even though it might seem an exaggeration I have visited London a half-dozen times and lived in London for a year – and I totally agree. London is the best city in the world. Spending 7 days in London is not nearly enough…

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    6 Days in London: A Perfect First-Time Itinerary

    September 16, 2021
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    5 Days in London: How to Plan a Short Week Itinerary

    January 5, 2021
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    How to Make the Most of 2 Days in London

    February 18, 2021
  • 5 Days in London Hero
    Itineraries

    5 Days in London: How to Plan a Short Week Itinerary

    January 5, 2021 /

    London, how do I love thee? Let me count the days... If you didn't already guess, London is my most favorite city in the whole world, and I return there often (my goal is always once a year!). If you're planning a trip to London and it's only going to be five days...

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    4 Days in London: A Perfect Long Weekend Itinerary

    January 28, 2021
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    2 Weeks in London: The Ultimate Itinerary for 13-14 Days

    January 17, 2022

    3 Days in London: A Jam-Packed Itinerary in the Best City on Earth

    October 21, 2021
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    Things to Do

    18 Must-See London Sights You Absolutely Shouldn’t Skip

    January 4, 2021 /

    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...

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    28 Awesome Things to Do in London Alone & On Your Own

    April 1, 2022
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    The 9 Best Jack the Ripper Tours in London

    January 14, 2022
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    40 Essential Things to Do in London (London Bucket List)

    January 1, 2021
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    London History,  Things to Do

    How to Do the London Wall Walk: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

    January 3, 2021 /

    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....

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    London Ghost Stations: What to Know & How to Visit

    January 24, 2022
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    The 7 Gates of London: Roman Routes & Medieval Modifications

    February 24, 2022
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    The 9 Best Jack the Ripper Tours in London

    January 14, 2022
  • 10 Days in London Hero
    Itineraries

    10 Days in London: How to Plan Your Itinerary

    January 2, 2021 /

    When you ask most travelers "where is your favorite place?" they might have to stop and think. "Well, maybe here... or there. Oh but my trip to this place was incredible!" I have no problem when asked that question: my favorite place on earth is London....

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    7 Days in London: The Best Things to Do for a Week

    January 8, 2021
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    2 Weeks in London: The Ultimate Itinerary for 13-14 Days

    January 17, 2022
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    How to Make the Most of 2 Days in London

    February 18, 2021
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    Things to Do

    40 Essential Things to Do in London (London Bucket List)

    January 1, 2021 /

    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...

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    28 Awesome Things to Do in London Alone & On Your Own

    April 1, 2022
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    London on a Rainy Day: 19 Delightful Things to Do

    October 7, 2021
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    The 19 Best Thames River Cruises for Sightseeing & Getting About

    January 7, 2022

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Hi, my name is Valerie, and I fell in love with London on my first trip to the city way back in 2011.

Since then, I've spent a year living in London and visit as often as I can – at least once a year! Get to know me more here.

Join me to explore my favorite city on earth and learn everything you need to discover the best London has to offer!

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