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 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 …

It is now hard to believe that English food used to be mocked. London is now one of the most foodie cities in the world. However, it is a big sprawling city and can be intimidating for visitors and new residents. So if you’re a food lover visiting town, taking one of the London food …

Clapham Junction is the busiest train station in all of Europe based on the number of trains that use it. And the busiest in the UK based on interchanges between services. However, in the past, Clapham Junction has been quite the wasteland when it has come to getting a decent coffee or a meal. Thank …

Earlsfield is rapidly becoming a London foodie destination. Craft beer, roasting coffee beans on-site, and ruthless turn over on poor performing restaurants have all kicked in. Only one stop from Clapham Junction Station and a walk or bus ride from Tooting Bec station a visit to some Earlsfield restaurants and cafes is now well worth …

It used to be dreadful to try to find decent restaurants around Victoria. And then came the long-term building project around Victoria which seemed to last for years. The good news is now there are some fantastic Victoria Station restaurants. The Nova complex houses somewhere around 25 bars and new restaurants Victoria London – many …

London is famous for its plush afternoon teas. There are so many on offer it can be tough to choose – and to compete. So the Sanderson Hotel has come up with its own twist on afternoon tea – the Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea London . The Sanderson is a gorgeous boutique hotel in Soho. You can …