London Travel Stories

Jan 9, 2020 • 7 min read

Social media has changed the aesthetic of food worldwide. Lonely Planet asked chefs in London and New York how they prepare food with Instagram in mind.

Jan 6, 2020 • 4 min read

A mix of old-world London charm laced with the latest food and nightlife trends makes the city's E2 postcode well worth exploring. Here's our guide.

Dec 13, 2019 • 2 min read

Hakkasan's sister restaurant, Sake no Hana, offer an omakase dining experience that is every sushi-lover’s dream. Have a look at what’s included!

Nov 25, 2019 • 5 min read

The latest trend from Scandinavia, ‘plogging’ mixes litter picking with outdoor exercise. But why is it becoming so popular? We join a class to find out.

Nov 23, 2019 • 5 min read

We’ve seen the Queen browsing in Waitrose and trying out the self-service checkouts in Sainsbury’s on official…

Nov 21, 2019 • 4 min read

London is a foodie paradise and holds the perfect dinner date destination if you're in the know. We bring you budget to boujee options to impress your date

Oct 29, 2019 • 4 min read

For those who travel to eat, finding a balance of healthy/indulgent meals can be tricky. Here are the best foodie destinations for a health kick or a feast.

Oct 14, 2019 • 6 min read

Exploring a new city on a bar crawl is not the obvious choice, but these 8 cities have quirks and cultures made to be experienced through beer goggles.

Oct 3, 2019 • 4 min read

Banksy caused a stir in London this week with his new installation in Croydon. Local resident Lottie Gross explains why it’s the perfect home for him.

Sep 9, 2019 • 4 min read

With the upcoming release of Downton Abbey the movie, here’s our guide to the filming locations that you can actually visit.

Aug 27, 2019 • 5 min read

Whether you're after cool cocktail bars, old-school boozers or edgy drag venues, you're likely to find what you're looking for among London's LGBT+ bars.

Aug 22, 2019 • 5 min read

Autumn is a lovely time to visit London, after the stuffy heat of summer has gone and before the frantic busyness of the festive period.

Aug 21, 2019 • 5 min read

The tradition of afternoon tea sums up Britain's love of tea, cakes and sandwiches. Find your perfect brew with our list of the best afternoon teas in London.

Aug 9, 2019 • 4 min read

We live in a time of drag! Drag cabaret, drag karaoke, drag pole dancing, even drag aerobics classes, are popping up across London. But nothing can…

Aug 1, 2019 • 4 min read

Glamour, glitz, theater, comedy, body positivity, freedom of expression and striptease – what’s not to love? The art of burlesque first came onto the…

Jul 30, 2019 • 5 min read

Escape rooms see you and a team of friends locked in a themed room, having to solve clues in order to escape within a time limit. They've exploded in…

Jul 29, 2019 • 3 min read

Beachy Head is the largest of a spectacularly scenic series of sea cliffs just west of the coastal town of Eastbourne in East Sussex. Topped with the lush…

Jul 28, 2019 • 6 min read

Accommodation can often be the most expensive part of a holiday, so savvy travellers are always on the hunt for cost-effective solutions. Home swapping is…

Jul 27, 2019 • 4 min read

Looking for a memorable place to celebrate a momentous occasion or just want to splurge on an over-the-top vacation? These presidential suites are lavish…

Jul 15, 2019 • 5 min read

London may be an expensive city to live in, but there are plenty of places to visit for free. If you're travelling with kids, however, all those headline…

Jul 13, 2019 • 5 min read

Historic prisons are fascinating, tragic and often macabre places, which is why those that have been converted to modern hotels and hostels make such…

Jul 4, 2019 • 4 min read

At first glance, London might not seem like the best city for drinking alfresco. The streets are brimming with top bars and cosy pubs, but where do you go…