London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its center stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views…
There are cities you visit once. And then there’s London — the city you return to like an old friend. History wrapped in grandeur. Royal palaces beside modern glass towers. Theatre, museums, riverside sunsets, morning jogs in royal parks. We’ve returned again (and again), so it’s officially time to refresh this guide with updated information…
We ambitiously planned to cover three places on our last day in London—and started early to give ourselves a fighting chance. First stop: the Tube to Camden Market. Camden Market What began decades ago as a cluster of craft workshops by Regent’s Canal has grown into one of London’s most recognisable creative hubs. Camden Market is packed—often to the…
love London. This is one city that holds a permanent place in my heart—and no matter how many times I return, I never get tired of it. These are the places I always gravitate back to, the ones that make London feel instantly familiar every single time. Wong Kei, Chinatown This one is probably very…
Hubby’s business meetings started on Monday, which meant I suddenly had four full days to explore London on my own. A rare luxury. Even better, my cousin Nissa happened to be in London at the same time—so we made a plan to meet up and headed straight to Arsenal FC’s home, the Emirates Stadium. Emirates Stadium (Arsenal Stadium)…
This London trip was completely unplanned—and slightly ironic. Had I known I’d be back within the same year, I would’ve applied for a one-year visa during my visit last March. But here we were again. My third time in London, and hopefully not the last. What made this trip special wasn’t the destination (London always delivers), but…
If you are a true Harry Potter Fans like us then this Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio is the ultimate tour you must visit. The museum is located in Leavesden, 20 miles outside London. How to get there by public transport Where do I buy the Ticket? All tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London…
To be fully immersed with Harry Potter experience which is the current theme of our UK trip, these are the 3 places must visit in London: Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross stations You would find the Platform 9 3/4 if you go to the Train Station at Kings Cross. They have set up a…
After finishing my work meetings in the UK, Sari and I kicked off our girls’ trip with a classic European route (My first): London, the French Riviera, and Paris. This was not a slow travel itinerary by any means—we packed quite a lot into the trip—but with a bit of planning and strategic transport choices, it…
