The Goring Hotel Goes Down in History as the Chosen Hotel: There are plenty of luxury hotels in London, but The Goring goes down in history as the hotel chosen by Kate Middleton’s family for their pre-wedding stay. The Middletons hired the whole hotel to accommodate their family and friends and to host a reception […]
Things to see
When Getting Lost in London is Half the Fun
“Recreational Wayfaring” is the way to go, says Paul Symonds: If you want to experience the real side of a city, the idea of “Recreational Wayfinding” might be for you. What is “Recreational Wayfinding”? Well, have you ever explored a city without any real idea of where you are going, leaving the pocket map on […]
Shopping
Claiming VAT Refund at London Heathrow is an Endurance Test
How to Claim VAT Refund at London Heathrow and How Long Does it Take: UPDATE: From 1 January 2021, the UK government ended tax-free sales in airports, ports and Eurostar stations. VAT refunds for overseas visitors in British shops have now been removed. Likewise, you will not be able to claim VAT refund for any […]
Eating & Drinking
Twinings on the Strand
Twinings Has Been at 216 Strand London since 1706: Walking along the Strand, the two Chinamen and lion sitting above the front entrance of the Twinings shop caught my eye. Ah, Twinings tea, the trusted tea brand that I and millions of tea connoisseurs around the world drink everyday. Refreshing and exotic tea blends like Earl […]
Getting around
Airport Transfers: To and From Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Gatwick Airport: Travel To and From Gatwick Airport: Gatwick Airport, or London Gatwick as it was previously known, is the second largest of the five London airports. Gatwick is about 45.7 km south of London. With over 32 million passengers passing through its two terminals, Gatwick ranks second to Heathrow Airport in terms of passenger […]
Useful Facts
Interesting Facts about London
Ten Interesting Facts to Check in London: Most people know that the Queen lives at Buckingham Palace, Liverpool was home to the Beatles and the River Thames is the longest river in England. But here is a selection of interesting facts that you may not know about London and which you can check out on […]
News & Events
Great British Beer Festival 2019 – London
1,000 Real Ales and Ciders at the CAMRA Great British Beer Festival at London Olympia: If the promise of 1,000 real ales, ciders, perry and foreign beers sounds like a good enough reason to visit London, then plan your travel to London for early August! The annual Great British Beer Festival (GBBF), Britain’s biggest beer […]
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