London is a huge city and looks magnificent from high locations.In the past decades, many skyscrapers have sprung up across London, some of which…
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A view of London through its maps
The Beefeater, Big Ben and the dome of St Paul’s are all icons of London recognised by everyone. But there’s another icon of the…
A funky boutique hotel in the City
The City is London’s financial and historic district. Packed with stately buildings that house all sorts of financial services and law firms, the City…
Ten alternative ways to explore London
London is a city that most first-time visitors will undoubtedly find overwhelming. It truly is one of the world’s greatest cities, with a financial…
The High Teas of London
Tea is the quintessential British meal, so much so that other languages don’t even have a word for it. And there can be few…
Things to do around London Heathrow Airport
London Heathrow Airport isn’t much of a tourist sight unless you’re fascinated by airplanes or airports. Yet it is one of the world’s busiest…
A self-guided tour of Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is one of the London landmarks that I always think takes an entire day to itself. I know some people ‘do’ it…
Unravelling the mysteries of theatrical Covent Garden
Covent Garden wasn’t quite in at the start of London’s theatrical tradition – Shakespeare’s Globe for instance was south of the river and other…
Explore the temples of London
Sometimes you know when you step into a place that it is holy. You feel the weight of the years, the atmosphere charged with…
