Guildford is a charming market town in Surrey just 30 minutes from central London but it feels a world apart from the UK capital’s hustle and bustle. It’s famous for being the place that inspired Alice in Wonderland author Lewis Carroll, he’s buried there. More recently it’s acquired a burgeoning reputation among tourists for its […]
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A district of south London known as Greenwich holds a place of universal importance. Not because The Queen’s House, located here, served as the residence for several generations of British royals including Henry VIII. Nor for the fact that it is the site of the world’s largest maritime museum, the National Maritime Museum or that it holds
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When in London there is one place that most visitors have on their list of places to visit. The infamous Harrods in Knightsbridge is not only about shopping till you drop, but the store also offers restaurants and a personal shopping service too. In true Harrods fashion the store even has a dress code that reads:
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Despite several journeys to London, I kept displacing a trip to the Victoria and Albert Museum with other tourist options. This fall, however, I finally got around to checking it out. I’m sure glad I did. Â The museum was so fun that I plan to go back on my next London trip. Here are some
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Seven Dials is a mystery. It’s a strange name for a district of London. Even when you think you’ve solved the puzzle – the name refers to the sundials on the pillar at the junction of seven streets – another mystery raises its head – why Seven Dials when there are only six? And why
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There are so many things to do and see in London, from finding a bargain in Portobello Market to visiting one of the many museums or galleries. However, it is a huge and sprawling city,  famed for its traffic jams and congestion. With so many transportation options, it can be hard to know which to
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Located in the refined, quiet district of Bloomsbury, the British Museum is in a prime location for lovers of culture. With independent bookshops, tranquil gardens and intellectual venues hosting a range of exhibits and events, Bloomsbury feels like a world away from the brash and busy streets which surround it. At its heart is the
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I find it ironic that so many tourists come to visit a place that was originally designed to keep others out. While a visit to the Tower of London may have been an unpleasant experience during medieval times, by today’s standards it is a not to be missed adventure when visiting London. Dating back to 1066,
2012 is truly going to be London’s year. With Royal celebrations and the Olympics coming, there’s already a festive atmosphere and there has never been a better time to visit the British capital. But it is a huge, busy city where people rush around at a frenzied pace, making it quite disorienting at first. So
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London anytime of year is perfect, but during the colder months when you can’t hang around outside and play, there is really nowhere better to spend time than in the Pimlico Road area. Afterwards, duck into nearby Harrods for a shopping excursion. It’s the place to see and be seen for the chic and elegant
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