Plan Your 3 Days in London Itinerary London is on everyone’s list of travel destinations. According to VisitBritain, there were 37.5 million visits in 2018 to London and 38.8 million forecast for 2019. Where are all these visitors going? Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, The Crown Jewels, Changing the Guard, The London Tower, and everything Royal. Historic places. Military operations ... Read Full Article
Eat, Sleep, Play in Chelsea, London
Eat, Sleep, Play in Chelsea, London The Draycott - A Luxury Chelsea Hotel A beautiful 5-Star boutique hotel in the middle of Chelsea, The Draycott Hotel at 26 Cadogan Gardens is the perfect place to experience this popular section of London. Known for class, elegance, architectural beauty, shopping and the world-famous flower shows in the spring, the 35 room hotel provides some of the finest ... Read Full Article
London Food Tour – Discover Culinary Treats in East London
Why a London Food Tour is the best way to take in the history and culture of East London East London is one of the most colorful parts of the UK capital, not just visually but also culturally. This is thanks in part to the number of creatives who have flooded this corner of the city in recent years, but also the diverse neighborhood it has been for centuries past. This gentrification usually ... Read Full Article
Best Restaurants for Late-night Dining in London
New York might be the city that never sleeps, but London follows pretty close behind. At least that’s true when it comes to its late night dining options. Now you can enjoy a meal at some of the best restaurants in London... 24 hours a day! This wasn't always the case, of course. Historically, if you were hungry after a night out, you'd have to rely on private member's casinos, ... Read Full Article
Best Wine Bars in London
Where are the best wine bars in London? London, for wine lovers, is a true Aladdin's cave. It's a city that embraces all wine from all regions and leaves none behind. Indeed, there are few other places in the world where you can find both traditional wines made in Georgian Qveris and shiraz from New Latitude regions, such as Thailand. Also read our 3 Days in London Itinerary Here's a ... Read Full Article
Five Quirky Museums in Europe
When I travel to Europe, I am always on the look-out for museums or sites that are a bit out of the ordinary. I think that the following five quirky museums fill the bill: From Magic Ice to fans, to computers, these museums present a different slant on museum-going. The Magic Ice Museum - Istanbul Housed in Istanbul, no less, the Magic Ice Museum is one of the first permanent ice museums ... Read Full Article
A Book Lover’s Tour of London
The English do love to read. And nowhere is this more evident than in London Town’s plethora of bookshops. Although I long ago tapped out London’s most noteworthy tourist sights (and many of a lesser degree) I still schedule a hedonistic day or two taking a book tour of London when I’m passing through. Also read: 3 Day London Itinerary My Book Tour of London Bookshops are ... Read Full Article
Posh London Has a New Home: The Beaumont Hotel
London: globally significant for being a central hub of finance, culture, history – not to mention shopping. As such, there is no shortage of fabulous places to stay when hopping across the pond. However, we’ve fallen especially hard for one newly opened hotel, with a crush so intense we can only compare it to seeing Love Actually for the first time or slathering clotted cream across a scone. ... Read Full Article
Getting Nautical in Greenwich
There are many ways to reach the Royal Borough of Greenwich in southeast London. You can take the bus, or the underground, or the futuristic Docklands Light Railway. Or, in keeping with the strong naval heritage of the area, you can take a boat. Along with the profusion of tourist cruises on offer, commuter boats stop at Greenwich pier, and it is by far the best way to get an overview of the area. ... Read Full Article
Take a New Look at Arty London
London galleries and museums are more often than not an overwhelming experience - an endless parade of disoriented visitors blocking your view and usually accompanied by a busy soundtrack of camera clicks. But there’s a different and far more interesting art and design game being played in a handful of addresses, mostly a stone’s throw from the main thoroughfare. With a little effort, you can ... Read Full Article