London Travel Tips

Known throughout the world as one of the best shopping cities in Europe, London is a fantastic destination for a shopping holiday. From thrift shops to luxurious department stores, London really has it all when it comes to shopping. In this article, we’ll highlight some of our favorite shopping spots in London.

We’ve categorized them accordingly so you can easily find the type of store you’re looking for. Happy shopping!

1. London’s Famous Shopping Streets

Shopping in London’s Oxford Street

London is filled with famous shopping streets that almost have reached landmark status in the UK. Arguably the most famous of them all is Oxford Street in London’s West End. Oxford Street starts at Marble Arch at the northeast corner of Hyde Park and runs all the way east to St Giles Circus at the intersection with Tottenham Court Road. It’s the busiest shopping street in Europe and features more than 300 stores. Read the entire story here…»

View of the Houses of Parliament and the Big Ben from Westminster Bridge in London

London is a remarkably kid-friendly city. From sprawling parks to run around in to museums designed entirely for kids; the city has many things to offer for families. A family holiday to London also doesn’t have to be expensive: there are many ways to save money on a family trip to London. If you select your accommodation and activities during your trip carefully, you can have a great holiday without overspending!

In this article, we’ll give you tips on how to save money on a trip to London, including tips on finding affordable accommodation and free sightseeing activities! Read the entire story here…»

Trafalgar Square on a rainy day in London

How many times have you found that the weather puts paid to the best laid plans? When you are looking forward to spending a day in the park, strolling through the busy streets, taking lunch outside?  There is one thing we can never be 100% sure of and that is the weather.

England’s capital city, London is not renowned for its fair weather.  Days of glorious sunshine may be, and often are, followed by periods of unsettled weather.  It is recommended to make a plan B for this eventuality.  So what are some great ideas for getting you out of your apartment when the weather is not being kind?

We’ve gathered a bunch of indoor activities throughout the city to make sure you still can still enjoy London to the fullest, rain or shine! Read the entire story here…»

Traditionally prepared fish & chips with mushy peas in London

London’s culinary culture is often underrated, while the UK capital has a lot to offer when it comes to food!  There is one inherently English dish that has delighted inhabitants of the Commonwealth for years: fish and chips. The first fish and chips shop in the world was opened in London in 1860, and the meal quickly gained popularity not only in the UK, but also in the British colonies. This is why today you can find variations of the original fish and chips in Canada, Australia, the United States and many more countries across the world.

Neon sign of fish & chips place in London

This simple dish consists of deep-fried battered white fish served with chips. The batter can be made using water and flour or by using beer and flour instead.  In the UK, the proper way to eat fish & chips is with salt and vinegar. Common sauces are ketchup or tartar sauce, while mushy peas often serve as a vegetable accompaniment. If you want to taste the original dish, however, you’ll have to come to the UK. And what better place is there to try fish and chips than the city where it all started?

Nowadays, there are hundreds of spots where you can buy fish and chips in London, ranging from food trucks to fancy restaurants. On our Foursquare page we’ve already started a “best fish & chips in London” list to try and select some of the best places to try fish & chips.

In this article, to help you in your quest to find the best fish and chips experience in London, we’ve narrowed the list down to our top 5 best fish & chips restaurants in the city! Read the entire story here…»

Dinosaur skeleton at the London Natural History Museum

London has a reputation of being an expensive city. Especially if you’re visiting with kids, it can be hard to stay within budget with all the things you want to do and see. However, London is also a city with countless free attractions: in fact, there’s enough to keep you entertained all summer! You just have to know where to look. A summer holiday in the capital of England can be the perfect family getaway, especially since there are so many free kid-friendly things to do in London. To show you how kid-friendly London really is, we’ve gathered fun and free things to do for the whole family this summer! Read the entire story here…»

Always wanted to visit London? There’s no better time than during the 2012 Summer Olympics! From July 27th to August 12th, London will host the Olympic Games for the third time in history. The biggest sporting event in the world is a great reason to come and visit this bustling city! If you’re having problems finding accommodation this close to the start of the Olympics, we’ve still got vacation rentals available all over the city for the summer. You can check out the whole list of our vacation rentals in London, and see below for a sample selection of apartments for the Olympic period.

The modern 2-bedroom apartment in Stratford features floor-to-ceiling windows and hardwood floors

We have a 2 bedroom apartment in Stratford available for rent by the week, which can sleep up to 6 people. This makes it an attractive option if you’re on a bit of a budget, since the weekly rent split six ways comes to a daily rate of about £88 per person per night. For this price, you get a modern apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows, a living room which contains a pool table to hold your own games with friends, an open kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a balcony which has a direct view of the Olympic Stadium! Read the entire story here…»