London Travel Stories

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 • 6 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 22, 2019 • 5 min read

London has long shaken off its reputation for dubious dining, with world-class restaurants now competing for attention on practically every street. But…

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…

Jul 3, 2019 • 8 min read

Stephanie Yeboah shares her travel experiences as a Black, plus-size woman and gives personal advice on how to stay informed before a trip.

Jul 2, 2019 • 4 min read

With so much choice, it can be hard to track down the best Chinese food in London. The city’s appetite for fresh, regional cooking has set the bar high…

Jun 14, 2019 • 2 min read

London has a ridiculous number of sights, activities and events to enjoy. You can’t possibly cram it all in to a short visit, so it's best not to try…

Jun 7, 2019 • 6 min read

Killing Eve is back for its second season, with the femmes fatale manoeuvring their way back into our hearts – with a bullet.

Jun 5, 2019 • 5 min read

Free, and open to everyone, parkrun has gripped millions across the globe since its inception in 2004. So much so that every Saturday morning there are…

Jun 1, 2019 • 5 min read

Since Meghan Markle moved to the UK, the California native has been carving out her own path in London. Instead of the traditional royal haunts, the…

May 30, 2019 • 5 min read

Summer’s on the way in the UK, and that means one thing for the LGBT+ community and their allies: Pride events are starting to happen up and down the…

May 24, 2019 • 5 min read

We’re used to seeing celebrities lighting up screens big and small, but even the biggest names love putting their skills to the test by treading the…

May 17, 2019 • 5 min read

On a gloriously sunny day in May last year, thousands of royal fans poured into Windsor to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. As the…

Apr 26, 2019 • 8 min read

London has made major progress in recent years to make itself more accessible to people with disabilities. The city is still some way from achieving a…

Apr 18, 2019 • 7 min read

With the mighty Thames winding through its heart and iconic buildings popping up in every direction, London is a fine-looking city. But it’s also a…