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Five Essential Apps for Exploring London

Back in the day, travelling was reliant on road maps, printed guidebooks or, for lack of either of those, good old-fashioned exploration. But today most people refer to…

Seven Strange and Wonderful London Cafes

The year 2015 has seen London become awash with quirky and peculiar cafes with all kinds of curious and fantastic themes – want to visit one? Have a…

Ghostly Stories: Spooky Tales of Creepy Castles and Palace Phantoms

With so much history in the UK, it’s hardly surprising that there are many spooky stories of ghostly sightings and legends in centuries old castles and royal residences….

The Strange Secrets of London Churches You Won’t Find in a Guide Book

Walk around London for a day or two and churches become a familiar sight. We know them for their history, beauty and religious significance but we bet you’ll…

5 Great British Bakes You Should Try

  Brits have a bit of a sweet tooth. Puddings, biscuits and pastries are both eaten and baked in abundance throughout the UK. Did you know the British baking…

Five Unusual Photographs Of The London Underground You May Have Missed

The London tube is a fascinating thing, especially for visitors new to the capital. For commuters, it’s just a way to get from A to B on time…

5 Halloween Party Games For A Ghastly Good Time

As Halloween looms and the mood begins to turn dark, celebrate everything fearsome and frightening with a perfectly planned Halloween party. Our top five picks of the best…