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National Army Museum, London
While visiting London, army history buffs and general interest seeking visitors will want to stop by the free National Army Museum. Open every day fr...
Ghost tours of London
Ghost tours have long been a popular attraction for London tourists. There are quite a range to choose from: Walking or bus ghost tours alike, ...
Kensington with kids
Kensington, as well as being home to some of the most exclusive hotels and upmarket boutiques, is one of the best places in London to take child...
The British Museum
Located in the Bloomsbury District of London, The British Museum was founded by King George II in 1753. It was a collection of cultural art objects...
Tate Liverpool
Tate Liverpool is a modern art gallery with one of the largest collections outside of London, and is a sister museum of London’s Tate Modern and...
St James’s Park, London
Located right in the heart of London is the historic St. James’s Park. This beautiful expanse of greenery is a picnicker’s delight with its lake...
The RAF Museum, London
The Royal Air Force Museum in London was opened in 1972 by Her Majesty, The Queen. The museum now contains over 100 aircraft from across the world t...
Kensington Gardens, London
London has a wide range of parks and gardens to enjoy during a London visit. One of the most popular gardens is Kensington Gardens. At one time i...
Buckingham Palace Gardens, London
Buckingham Palace Gardens are at their best during the summer months so it is great that they are open to the public during August and September. Th...
The British Library, London
If you think that libraries are boring and dull places to visit then think again, because the British library which is the national library of the U...
Try out this new version of the London Tube map
Up to 30% of travelers on the London Underground don't take the most efficient route on the Tube. To address this, there's a new tube map up at London...
The Royal Mews, London
The Royal Mews might sound like the call of the king of cats, but in actuality it is the home of the British royal stables. It has a long tradition,...
The Victoria Tower at Houses of Parliament
Few places in Great Britain are as steeped in history as the Palace of Westminster. And it is possible that no place in the vast Westminster complex...
Clarence House, London
Clarence House in London is the official home of The Prince of Wales, and up until 2009 his two sons William and Harry. Formerly, it was the home of Q...
Kensington Palace, London
If there is a “must see” place on your next visit to London, it is Kensington Palace. Kensington Palace is set in Kensington Gardens in the Bo...
Touring Royal London - Video
Take a tour of Royal London with Robert Reid from Lonely Planet. Starting at Westminster Abbey (do this early morning before the crowds amass), we go ...
The Wellington Arch, London
The Wellington Arch in London, England is a prime example of nineteenth-century extravagance. Adorned with an elegant statue, this large, awe-inspi...
Highgate Cemetery, London
Highgate Cemetery located just north of London, England it is on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in...
The Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons, London
The Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, England is located in Lincoln’s Inn Field and was formally opened in 1813. The mu...
The Long Meg and her Daughters stone circle, Cumbria
Long Meg and Her Daughters is a Bronze Age stone circle in the English town of Penrith in the county of Cumbria. It is also known as Maughanby Cir...
Victoria Train Station and Tube, London
Victoria station is a central London railway terminal and London Underground or Tube. The tube would be equivalent to what we call a subway here in...
London's best cheap hotels
London hotels are often remarkably expensive, and much lower in quality than what would be ideal. However, we've located some hotels that provide both...
Big Ben, London
Among London's most notable landmarks, Big Ben stands tall – both figuratively and literally – on the list.
Throngs of visitors flock t...
The London Underground Song: Amateur Transplants
This is for everyone in London who've suffered from the London Underground strikes lately!
Warning, the video contains some very strong language!...
Westminster Abbey, London
Westminster Abbey is a famous sight in London, England. It is easily found, not only because of its size but also because of its proximity to the H...
London street markets
A visit to London would be remiss if it didn’t include a trip to at least one its famous street markets. With offerings that include everything ...
Lloyds TSB weather photographer of the year competition
British-based photographers and travelers have the chance to win £10,000 with Lloyds TSB in the british weather photographer of the year photo com...
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
The original Shakespeare's Globe burnt down during a fire in the 17th century. However, today's was built using the same dimensions as the original,...
The London Eye
The London Eye, located on London's South Bank, just opposite the Houses of Parliament is the largest carrousel in the world and London's most visit...
Guide to European budget airlines
The history of budget air travel can be traced back to Southwest Airlines in Dallas, Texas in the Seventies, but it was not until the Nineties that ...
Champagne, St. Pancras station, London
The Champagne Bar in London is not just another bar but an experience that every visitor to England's capital must have. The wild atmosphere, history ...
Enjoy visiting London with the kids
Visit a gallery, take in a show, have a nap.
London is a fantastic place to visit with children, with so many options it’s sometimes hard to c...
Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London
Kew Gardens is an amazing world heritage site and botanical garden. Visitors can learn about, see and enjoy a great deal of landscapes, historical b...
King's Cross train station, London
King's Cross Station, opened in October 1852, and is currently being restored and expanded in order to accommodate the 47 million annual passengers wh...
Hampton Court Palace, London
The Hampton Court Palace is an incredible attraction. The palace has not been occupied by the Royal Family since the 1700s. The palace is now well k...
Carnival of Cities for 24 March 2010
Welcome to the March 24, 2010 edition of Carnival of Cities. We have a US-focused edition this time, but a few entrants are from further afi...
Travel Snippets 25 Feb 2010
This is the first in a series of travel news posts that will point to some of the more useful, infuriating, or bizarre developments in the travel busi...
The Palace of Westminster, London
The palace of Westminster, more famously known as the British Houses of Parliament is one of the most iconic buildings in England. Built during the ...
Portobello Market, London
London is an amazing city. For Americans it has the benefit of native English speakers so you can feel at home there right away. At the same time,...
Travel reads #25
January roundup of travel articles and sites I'm hooked on at the moment. Please do send me tips for other reading materials in the comments below or ...
Carnival of Cities - 13 January 2010Welcome to the first Carnival of Cities for 2010. Last time, the carnival was hosted by Caitlin over at Roaming Tales. This edition sports a wide rang...
easyJet expands with 70 new routes in 2010
2009 wasn't a very good year for budget airlines with plenty of route and airport closures. However, easyJet has pledged 70 new routes in 2010, which ...
Hyde Park, London
Much like Central Park is to New York in the United States, so to is Hyde Park to London. The 350 acre park is located in the center of the city, i...
Covent Garden, London
If you want to experience London at its finest, a trip to the famed Covent Garden should be on your travel to do list! London's Covent Garden has a no...
National Portrait Gallery, London
If you find yourself in London on a rainy afternoon, instead of wandering aimlessly down Drury Lane, perhaps a visit to The National Portrait Gallery ...
UK travelers get more flights to Turkey
With Turkey really having made it onto the mass travel market radar this year, especially for Europeans, Pegasus Airlines is expanding their routes be...
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
London is one of the most beautiful and well known cities in the world, and many tourists travel there every year. There are many, many attractions th...
Tower Bridge, London
The Tower Bridge in London, England, not to be confused with the Tower of London, is probably one of the most famous bridges in the world. It is in...
St Paul's Cathedral, London
St Paul's Cathedral in London, England is the place to visit if you are interested in classical architecture or in the history of the British Monarchy...
More expensive airfare for Brits from this Sunday
Air Passenger Duty (APD) is the UK's tax on flights leaving UK airports and it's set to increase by 10-50% from Sunday 1 November 2009. This is a quit...
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