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Taking Kids To London - Some Tips & Hints

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

London makes a great place to take your family on holiday, but it can really help to do your research before hand to keep from being overwhelmed. Here are a few of the more interesting things you can do with your kids when you head to London.

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The Famous London Walks Company

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

One of the best ways to see all the attractions that London has to offer is on foot. However, just walking on your own can cause you to miss some of the best sights, and you’ll definitely miss all those interesting facts you could be getting on a guided tour.

That’s why you should check out guided walks with the London Walks Company instead. You’ll get all the information you want, and get to see everything your tour has to offer.

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London Sightseeing - Some Ideas To Get You Started

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Thinking about going sightseeing in London?  There’s a lot out there to see and do, so it can get pretty confusing and might even be hard to decide what’s the best choice for you.

However, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a lot of fun in London, as long as you think about where to go and what to see before you get there. Here are a few of the most popular London sightseeing options to get you started.

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Free Things To Do In London

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Many people visiting London are concerned by its expensive reputation. However, there are actually plenty of free things you can do and see in London without paying anything.

These options range from galleries and museums to walking tours and free music events. Here are a few options to help you decide what to do on your London trip.

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Windsor Castle - An Introduction

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Perhaps one of my favourite tourist spots while in London was a visit to Windsor Castle, the weekend retreat of the Queen.

To be honest, I didn’t really know what to expect, but suffice it to say it was more than worth the visit. On my next trip to London, I have every intention of returning - I was so enamoured of the place.

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The Royal Standard of England - England’s Oldest Pub

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

An unexpected pleasure on my time in London was a visit to England’s oldest pub, the Royal Standard of England, which has been open for 9 centuries (approx. 950 years, or so I believe).

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The Natural History Museum - part 1

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

One of my many stops while rushing through London (you can’t do true justice to seeing all that London has to offer in the 2-odd weeks I was there…) was at the Natural History Museum, via the South Kensington Tube station, on Cromwell Road.

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The Houses Of Parliament - an Introduction

Monday, October 20th, 2008

When I got to London, one of the things I wanted to see were the famous Houses of Parliament.

There’s so much history wrapped up in those famous buildings, and I was really keen to see them up close and personal.

Anyway, the day and time came, and we’d spent time wandering through London and we finally got there.

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Things To Do In London

Monday, October 6th, 2008

You’re not likely to see even half of what London has to offer unless you have at least five years for a vacation. However, that means that there’s something in London for everyone - from art to monuments, museums to zoos and gardens, music, theater, nightclubs and more.

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The London Eye

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

One of the most interesting ways to see London is by air.  Until recently, that was pretty difficult, but now it’s easy - just step onto a platform and into the pod of the London Eye.  The platform moves slower than the average escalator, making it easy to see the city.

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