Another hard to miss icon of the London skyline is the London Eye. The huge ferris wheel is visible from almost everywhere and all the major landmarks are visible from the top. Of course, the ride should be considered a must do if you’re visiting London and don’t be put off by the extremely long queue as it goes down quickly. Once inside, I think your experience will depend on who is in the pod […]
Now this is one place in London you will spend a great deal of time at. You will also spend a great deal of ££ to do it. But of all the places to go in London, this one is a must. On top of being the home of the crown jewels, you will really get a sense of London’s bloody history. There are lots of nooks, crannies and turrets to explore with tales of […]
It would be hard to visit London and not see the Tower Bridge or travel across it at some point; but to put this post into perspective, you’re not going to spend a great deal of time there either. We chose not to stand in the very long queue and pay the £9 to go upstairs and see London from the top of the bridge or visit the engine room (although the reviews are good […]
More than just a clock, Big Ben is one of the most prominent and photographed symbols of the United Kingdom and celebrated its 150th anniversary on May 31st, 2009. The tower is officially known as the Elizabeth Tower and holds the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world (the first being at Minneapolis City Hall). The beauty of the tower must be enjoyed from the outside though as public entrance is not allowed. A […]