The United Kingdom is Europe's fourth-most visited countries, and has a very different vibe from majority of the countries on the continent. Luxury, royalty, and other like factors define the hospitality in this nation. Here are some of the magnif
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Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and
Welcome to February! Since 1970, it's also been Black History Month in the USA, and since 1995 in Canada, as well (whereas it's observed in October in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands). And though the reason for the African diaspo
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One of the all-time classic Christmas destinations is the city where Charles Dickens penned A Christmas Carol 175 years ago. And of course the London of today offers an enormous variety of holiday happenings and experiences, from the traditional V
As the cradle of Christianity, the Old Continent’s history with Easter is millennia old. And though recently it has evolved from a merely religious observance to an secular cultural (even pop cultural) phenomenon, the mix of elaborate religious pa
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So you’re in the capital of merry olde England for the winter holidays, enjoying the festive lights and good cheer, and suddenly you realize that your British friends are off on the day after Christmas for something called Boxing Day. Setting asi
The capital of the United Kingdom is more than just a metropolis with a striking historical significance in the history of the world - it's a unique and exhilarating experience. London’s countless monuments, its royal panache and mind boggling archit
The UK travel business is booming, especially in the capital city. The recent focus of recruitment for travel company jobs in London reflects the changing tastes and dreams of travelers, whether business or pleasure, foreign or domestic. Here we loo
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A phenomenon that helps keep the cold winter festive on the Thames are the various cool pop-ups - restaurants, bars, galleries, shops, quirky experiences - always coming along to keep us entertained. Spring brought us all kinds of chocolatey treats
London's world famous New Year's Eve fireworks were spectacular. The moment Big Ben struck midnight, 12,000 fireworks were set off from the London Eye on the south bank of the Thames to create a breathtaking display of gold, silver and coloured showe
A treat for art lovers - self-portraits by Paul Cézanne, the pre-eminent French artist of the Post Impressionist school are now on public display for the first time in the United Kingdom.
The paintings are part of a major exhibition, Cézanne Portrait
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Like migratory birds, more than 70 eminent authors and thinkers from across the globe just gathered in London this past May 20-21 for what has become an annual fixture, the Jaipur Literature Festival. The venue was different this year, because its
Oranges and lemons,
say the bells of St. Clement’s.
You owe me five farthings,
Say the bells of St. Martin’s.
When will you pay me?
Say the bells of Old Bailey.
When I grow rich,
Say the bells of Shoreditch.
You don’t necessarily have to ski or snowboard to have fun playing outside during winter travel– nor do you even need a mountain! Right in the middle of many urban destinations, renting a pair of skates and mingling with the locals is a fabulous way
恭喜發財! (That's kung hei fat choy to you.) As hundreds of millions ring in the Year of the Monkey for Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year), I'm reminded of one of the Chinese diaspora's great gifts to travelers across the planet: funky Chinatowns wher
Imagine my surprise, not long ago, to discover I wanted to write a glowing article for my travel series “Best ofLondon” about a department store! It was due to a “happy accident” as we wandered down Piccadilly Street, the atmosphere vibrant on an un
In a recent online survey of the world’s most expensive cities for travellers,London came in at number 7. But of course there’s no way you can let that keep you away from this magnificent metropolis on the Thames. Over the years I’ve done travel to
Read more…Autumn's cool and crisp in London, lovely for both outdoor rambling and indoor activities. One great feature of the city that offers both and pleases almost everyone. Covered, uncovered, on streets or converted Victorian buildings, London marketsare
Fortnum & Mason, a venerated and historic London landmark, was proclaiming its affection for the then upcoming Royal Jubilee with a tribute focusing on a grand theme called “The Queen’s Beasts”. Talk about wow factor! Not only were these colourful cr
Londoners suffered collective withdrawal symptoms when the Olympic Games ended on August 11 and are now hoping to recapture some of the drama and excitement when the Paralympics begin on 29 August. This is a good time to reflect on what the Games a
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