Wonderful London is my hometown. The London food scene has come a long way. Read my posts on the best London food tours, restaurants in Clapham Junction, restaurants in Earlsfield and restaurants near Victoria Station. And have an afternoon tea to remember at the Mad Hatters afternoon tea.
Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea
Check out some of the more unusual things to do in London, the best things to do in Notting Hill, how to experience virtual London while you’re planning your trip and the best Cotswolds day trips from London.
They’re all in my London Travel Blog posts
The Notting Hill Bookshop – just like the movie
When a man is tired of London he is tired of life. So said Samuel Johnson in 1777 and as a Londoner, I firmly believe that these words still hold true today – although of course, I would like to change man to person. I think that my hometown is the most amazing and fascinating …
Landmarks often become synonymous with a city. It is difficult to think of Paris without imaging the Eiffel Tower, New York without the Empire State Building – and of course the most iconic of the Landmarks of London, Big Ben. I have lived in London for 18 years and I still feel a bit of …
It’s no surprise that London is the most visited city in Europe. Steeped in history, famous landmarks, and incredible culture, what’s not to love about the city? But, what about the sunsets in London? From sky-high bars and restaurants to leafy parks and river banks, there’s an endless list of spectacular sights to catch the …
Just before dawn breaks, in the early-morning twilight hours, is the time to see London’s skyline at its most magical. As the sun rises, watch over the capital as it becomes basked in golden light and slowly transforms into a wash of colours. The ideal time to snap a photograph and witness London’s beauty is …
Did you know that 35 different bridges cross the Thames Rivers in London, starting with Hampton Court in the west and finishing with Tower Bridge in the east? These 35 bridges are a mix of road, railway, and foot. Before I moved to London I always thought of Big Ben and Buckingham Palace when I …
West London’s glamourous suburb Notting Hill was a much quieter place before the 1999 movie of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant burst onto the scene. One of the key things to do in Notting Hill these days is to visit the bookshop that was apparently based on the travel bookshop that …
As a Londoner, I have watched every episode of Netflix’s The Crown from season one. Few things make me happier than hearing about a new season of this fantastic show. One of those things is being able to visit The Crown filming locations across the United Kingdom. As you may imagine many of the scenes …
I live in London but right now I am not seeing much more of this amazing city than my couch. So hopefully this virtual London travel blog will be of use to residents who aren’t able to get out and about in their wonderful city and for those around the world that would love to …
I have lived in London for just over 17 years now and have tried most tourism experiences from the very well known to the rather esoteric. If you are looking for some unusual experiences in London – as a tourist or as a local – here is my list of 13 unique things to do …
The Cotswolds is a stunning region only 100 miles from London. It covers palaces, oh so cute honey-coloured stone houses, market towns, green hedges, winding roads and is essentially the England of Hollywood movies. Indeed many films and tv shows have been shot in the Cotswolds – including Downton Abbey. The close proximity makes it …