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Inspiration for What to Do In and Around London

Inspiration for What to Do In and Around London

Whether you are visiting London for the first time or you hope to show a friend around who is new to the city, it is always good to plan an itinerary. Let’s look at some of the top activities to enjoy during your stay. The London Eye Rising no less than 135 metres above the […]

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Postcard-The Union Jack Umbrella Still Reigns in London

Postcard-The Union Jack Umbrella Still Reigns in London

Met with much rain on my recent trip through London (no surprise) I snapped an image of an iconic Union Jack designed umbrella along the south bank of the Thames River. Little did I realize at the time, the Union Flag or Union Jack itself might not fly over London, the capital city, forever. I […]

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Taking a Look at Charlton, London in 5 Photos

Taking a Look at Charlton, London in 5 Photos

I completed a first official house sitting in London, well in Charlton, a neighborhood of greater London in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. London or not, center city was accessible. Yet, during my entire week there I only traveled to center city once. I decided to enjoy daily life in a “new” (for me) neighborhood. […]

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Cycling Events To Watch for in London in 2014

Cycling Events To Watch for in London in 2014

It may be coming up to two years since London hosted the Olympic games, but the legacy feeling is still going strong. The games brought good feeling all around the country and raised awareness for many great sports and the athletes who take part in them, yet there was one discipline that saw particular British […]

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Heading to London After the Olympics is Still a Good Idea

Heading to London After the Olympics is Still a Good Idea

Olympic fever may have come and gone this year, but London’s appeal as a must-see tourist destination will never fade. The capital city offers access to some of the world’s best historical sights, and plenty of new attractions that are sure to hold any traveler’s attention. Here are my recommendations for what you should see […]

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