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When Getting Lost in London is Half the Fun

September 1, 2014 By Paul Symonds Leave a Comment

Thames river

“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 […]

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Christmas in London: Things to See and Do at Christmas

December 13, 2012 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Christmas Lights in London

Christmas in London: London Lights, Winter Wonderland, Christmas Markets and Events: There’s plenty to see and do in London on any given day of the year, but at Christmas time when the temperature takes a dive, visitors to London are in for a treat. Christmas lights, carols, beautifully decorated Christmas stores bursting with temptations, Christmas […]

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Get The Most Spectacular View of London from The Shard

July 21, 2012 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Shard London Bridge

Get 360° View of London From The Shard, The Newest London Tower: A new and towering addition to the skyline of London is The Shard, the city’s latest iconic landmark building. The Shard is also referred to as the Shard London Bridge, London Bridge Tower or Shard of Glass. At a height of 310m (1,016ft), […]

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Unusual London Museums

May 2, 2012 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Brunel Museum London

Quirky London: Unusual London Museums: For anyone on the hunt for knowledge, London is full of wonderful museums that will keep any visitor busy for many lifetimes. The British Museum alone has a hoard of treasures which include some 1.5 million objects, spanning two million years of history. But for those whose interests lie with […]

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Discover East London’s Hidden Gems

May 1, 2012 By Alice Woolliams Leave a Comment

Get off the tourist trail and explore London’s East End: When you’re only in a city for a few days, it’s easy to get sucked into the tourist trap of just visiting the famous landmarks listed in the guide book and missing the hidden gems just around the corner. To me, London is about anything […]

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Abbey Road Studios Experiences for Savoy Guests

February 20, 2012 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Savoy Hotel in London

Abbey Road Studios Team with Savoy Hotel To Offer Guests a Unique Experience: The Savoy Hotel in London and Abbey Road Studios are both globally renowned British establishments. Now these two iconic British brands are pulling together to offer visitors a unique experience. Guests of London’s Savoy Hotel will soon be able to record themselves […]

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Kids in London – Some Things to Do with Kids in London

October 20, 2011 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Things to do with Kids in London

Kids and London: Things to Do with Kids in London: While London is very popular with adults, there are just as much things for kids to do in London.  For those travelling to London with children, below is just a sample of what’s on offer: Most people don’t expect to see a farm in the […]

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London Sightseeing Tour – The Classic Mini Cooper Way

October 19, 2011 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Classic-Mini-Cooper-London-tour

You know about the Big Red London Sightseeing Bus, but did you know that there is now a more thrilling way of sightseeing in London – in a Classic Mini Cooper.

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Believe It Or Not, Ripley’s in London

August 10, 2011 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Ripleys London

In the World of Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Truth can be Stranger Than Fiction: Believe It or Not, sometimes truth can be stranger than fiction, especially in the world of Ripley’s Believe It or Not.  Ripley’s in London has 700 weird and wonderful and unbelievable exhibits that will tease, entertain, astonish and astound visitors. […]

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British Music Experience: 60 Years of British Music History

August 9, 2011 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

British Music Experience

Trace 60 Years of British Music at the British Music Experience: Fans of British music will love the British Music Experience, the world’s only fully-interactive permanent exhibition devoted to popular music in Britain. Experience British Music History The British Music Experience is conveniently located in The O2 Bubble, next to The O2 where many of […]

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