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Colorful houses along Rue Cremieux in Paris, France

Aug 26, 20265 min read

Taking the Train from London to Paris (What You Need to Know)

St Pancras Station in London interior with high arched ceilings and lots of windows and light. People walk around the main floor of the station. A ticket kiosk stands in the middle of the main floor.

Aug 8, 202610 min read

Guide to Riding the Eurostar

Tower Bridge at sunset with people picnicking on the grass nearby, London

Aug 3, 202610 min read

15 Things to Know Before Traveling to London

The Natural History Museum is one of London's top stops for families. Old Town Tourist/Shutterstock

Jul 16, 202614 min read

The Lonely Planet Guide to London’s Natural History Museum and Science Museum

aerial view over the Tennis courts where Wimbledon is played

Jun 15, 20268 min read

Everything to Know About Wimbledon 2026

A busy Carnaby Street in Central London on a hot sunny summer's day.

Apr 27, 202610 min read

The Best Places to Eat and Drink in London's West End

Brighton view of seaside from the pier.

Apr 21, 20268 min read

6 of the Best Weekend Breaks Within Two Hours of London by Train

Medieval half-timber houses and Stour river in Canterbury Old Town, Kent, England

Apr 17, 202612 min read

The 10 Best Day Trips from London

A narrow street in London with shops; St Pauls cathedral is at the end of the roadway.

Apr 16, 20267 min read

How to Spend the Ultimate Long Weekend in London

If you follow common-sense safety rules and use one of the city’s numerous bike-share programs, cycling is a wondrous way to get around London © Kristi Blokhin / Shutterstock

Feb 27, 202614 min read

The Best Ways to Get Around London

canto-km9qsbv8 - Summer on Primrose Hill in London. Tartezy/Shutterstock

Feb 23, 20265 min read

The Best Time to Visit London

Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church for every English and British monarch since 1066. novillas.a/Shutterstock

Feb 20, 202612 min read

The Best London Neighborhoods to Stay (and Play) In

Hing-angle view of Oxford Circus tube station in London, UK.

Feb 3, 20269 min read

How to Spend 3 Days in London's West End

Heathrow Terminal 5 is an airport terminal at Heathrow Airport.

Jan 9, 202611 min read

A Guide to London, UK

A Notting Hill Carnival parade participant. Wally Cassidy/Shutterstock

Aug 7, 20255 min read

Notting Hill Carnival: Guide to Europe's Biggest Street Festival

Here's how to make a quick visit to central London on a short layover at Heathrow Airport.

Jul 18, 20243 min read

What Can I do with an 8-Hour Layover in London's Heathrow Airport?

Ice skating at Somerset House is one of London’s most enchanting holiday traditions © Owen Harvey, courtesy Somerset House

Nov 29, 20237 min read

The Top 10 Things to Do in London This Winter

Splitting her time between London and Lisbon gives this author a reason to smile © courtesy of Georgina Lawton

Aug 11, 20234 min read

Living Between Two Cities Has Worked Wonders for My Mental Health

King Charles III will be officially crowned on May 6, 2023. While you probably aren’t one of the 2000 notables invited to the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, there are many other ways to celebrate the event © WPA Pool / Getty Images

May 5, 20236 min read

Traveling to London for the Royal Coronation? Here's What You Need to Know

London’s bike-share programs are easy to use, conveniently located and safe © Westend61 / Getty Images

Mar 1, 20237 min read

🌍 Help Me LP! How do I Rent a Bike in London as a Visitor?

Our guide to the best independent shops in London © Getty Images

Feb 1, 20234 min read

London in 5 Shops: The Best Souvenirs, the Coolest Thrift Finds and More

Shoppers at the M&M’s London store, London, England, United Kingdom

Dec 2, 20223 min read

Give It a Try: M&M’s London Is Weird and Wonderful

The Tube in London

Jul 12, 20228 min read

Traveling to London This Summer? 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Go

May 24, 20222 min read

London's New High-Speed Railway Is Open, Making It Easier and Faster to Get Around the City

Amsterdam, Netherlands - September 22 2017: People are walking through the tunnel of Central Railroad Station in evening, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-13T18:31:42.000Z, User: pinkjozie64, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP (for books), client: Amsterdam 14, other: Jo-anne Riddell

Oct 28, 20202 min read

Travel Between London and Amsterdam in Just Four Hours with This New High-Speed Train

An Uber Boat river bus services crosses through the Thames in central London

Aug 6, 20202 min read

Commuters Can Sail to Work in London with Uber Boat

Blue and yellow Eurostar high-speed train waiting at a covered station platform on a grey day

Nov 18, 20191 min read

How Eurostar Plans to Become More Eco-Friendly

Sep 4, 20195 min read

What to Do on a Layover in Heathrow

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