London is often criticised for being too expensive for a family to visit, but I can tell you that it isn’t always true. Now I`m not going to start comparing London to other cities, thats not the point. The point is that most visitors don`t do their homework before coming to London, and the result [...]
A look at the Jack the Ripper industry in East London
Jack the Ripper not only created chaos in the East End of London in 1888, he also unwittingly created a massive new industry. That industry started life in the daily and weekly rags of London, and then it spread to the nationals and the regional [...]
This father’s day weekend why not treat yourself to a bit of luxury? The Rembrandt Hotel in swanky Knightsbridge is a classy Edwardian building situated opposite the V&A Museum on Old Brompton Road. It earns it’s four stars with a relaxed, yet elegant bar, full leisure facilities courtesy of the adjacent Aquilla Health Spa, Air-conditioned [...]
London may be one of the greatest cities in the world for passing musicians from every corner of the globe. So while you are visiting you may be lucky enough to catch your favourite artist up close and personal.
However there is a lot more to check out here than meets the big bold ads in [...]
Here’s a fun post. These guys are famous for free-running - which if you dont know is:
An activity with the aim of moving from one point to another as efficiently and quickly as possible, using principally the abilities of the human body. It is meant to help one overcome obstacles, which can be anything in [...]
21st Century Challenge - London under water
Its only a few months since I watched the movie “FLOOD” which was all about what happens when the Thames Barrier fails. The film is actually mediocre to say the least but some of the graphics were excellent and very realistic. Who knows, the aristocracy of Chelsea could fly [...]
London’s original hotel reservations website, Hotel-Assist, today launches a webzine for people interested in what’s happening in London.
With nearly 1.5 million visitors per year, The Royal Botanic Gardens known simply as Kew, or Kew Gardens, is one of the major London attractions. A new feature has just been unveiled offering visitors an exciting and unusual viewpoint of the Gardens. Read more…
