Every time a friend of mine visits London from out of town, I always recommend a trip to Greenwich. It’s not just that it’s one of the most beautiful areas…
We all love summer, but every year it brings with it a dilemma. We want to be able to get outside and make the most of the sunshine, however, London is a busy city – it’s equally important to find the time to just veg out and relax. How does one enjoy the summer whilst still getting in that much-needed…
It used to be that music festivals were smelly, rainy affairs out in the middle of nowhere. The only reason any of us went was, well, the fact that the very best bands in the world played there. These days, however, you can get the same amazing musical experiences in the heart of the city, only a few short tube…
Take a walk through glitzy Kensington or hipster Shoreditch and you’d be forgiven for thinking that London was all about glamour and affluence. It’s an easy mistake to make for…
Ahh, London. Mysterious, singular, ageless and forever changing – once you live here, even for a short time, it becomes a part of you for life. One of the great things about being a Londoner is that you’re always learning new and interesting facts about London, from stories about the Tower of London to our black cab drivers’ encyclopedic knowledge…
Let’s face it, alcohol is expensive. Especially in the swankier parts of London. Everyone likes to swig down a cool glass of rose wine on an evening out. However, when one can cost you upwards of ten pounds a glass, one starts to consider whether alcohol in restaurants is an expense we’d much rather live without. Being the savvy financial…
Take a walk around East London and many of the streets look much the same; busy roads, glassy office blocks and business people darting from place to place. The moment…
London might look like a big, loud city, but under all that fuss and furore there’s a lot of heart. We’re one big community and we do our best to look after every member, no matter how little they might be. That’s why London is such a fantastic place to be out and about with kids. There are almost limitless…
Rising majestically above the historic town of Windsor set alongside the River Thames, Windsor Castle has been home to British monarchs for over 900 years – 40 of them, to be precise. The largest inhabited castle in the world, it is a favoured residential home of the current monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who often divides her time between…
If you’ve had the time to check out our London Rock & Roll Tour, you’ll already know that the capital is a global hub of music and culture. However, it’s…
Did you ever have an experience that made you feel like Alice tumbling through the looking glass? If not, we’re willing to be that you’ve never visited Camden. Calling this bizarre microcosm of rebellion, consumerism and creativity ‘unique’ is like calling a sunset ‘quite pretty’ – the words just don’t do it justice. Camden is simply one of the coolest…
Everyone knows that us Brits love a good tipple every now and again. Well, who doesn’t, right? However, there are times when a relaxing drink or two gets a little bit out of hand. That’s exactly what happened during the infamous London gin craze of the 18th century. This bizarre series of events in the first half of the 18th…