In November I was back in London for the annual WTM travel trade shindig which I have been attending longer than I can remember. Okay, my memory is not that great but it’s been quite a few years, anyway. I always try to book a hotel as close to the venue as possible – which […]
Now this sounds good. You must have been up all night narrowing this list down to five… Hey, not so fast. I may have made my fair share of mistakes in my younger years but I like to think of myself as a pretty savvy Grown-up Traveller these days. Savvy, perhaps. Pretty, no… All of […]
London is bursting at the seams with places to see and things to do, but you still have to eat, right? If you’ve never had a proper English breakfast, then you don’t know what you’re missing – apart from several hundred calories. In the past the humble transport cafe was the place to go for […]
London is home to some of the finest iconic landmarks as well as some of the greatest modern architectural wonders in the world. Along with its museums, art galleries, shopping, dining and entertainment venues, it is among the most visited tourist attractions on the planet. And if you want to get the most out of […]
Street food vendors serve up amazing food without the expensive price tag; a plus if you’re a student! Discover the best street food in London here: The street food scene has really taken off, and it’s no surprise why. Street food vendors serve up amazing food without the expensive price tag. What does this mean? […]
Image (c) Premier Inn Hotels How times have changed. When I was living in London the only reason you’d choose a hotel in the City for a weekend stay was if you wanted to be undisturbed. As soon as the suits left on a Friday night the financial area of the capital was more like […]
Image (c) 2015 Hampton Remember we were in London last month for some more Pottering about? As detailed in the pre-trip itinerary that was published a few days beforehand I had made arrangements to stay at two different hotels in order to se different parts of the city and review them. On the first night in […]
I’m not a big fan of the fact that Coca-Cola has now taken over London’s wonderful wheel, but such if life I guess – everything needs a sponsor with deep pockets. In any case, I do love the Eye both for the views and its structure; there’s something about this angle that appeals, too…
