Today's travel photo is of a fountain at Trafalgar Square in London. Trafalgar Square is one of those must visit sites in London as it is such an iconic part of the city. It's a busy place, full of tourists and locals, and the surrounding streets are always busy with traffic. The square sits in [...]
Today's travel photo is of The Mall in Westminster, London. The Mall is the long, straight road that leads to Buckingham Palace from the Admiralty Arch, which is pedestrianized on Sundays and special holidays. The Mall actually continues through to terminate at the roundabout at Trafalgar Square, where it goes on to become The Strand. If [...]
Our recent trip to England was our first time in the country, and so one of the places that I wanted to get to know most was, of course, its capital city. London is one of the most visited cities in the world, full of interesting historical sites and with a picturesque setting on the [...]
Blue skies and sun shined down upon us as we stepped out of Waterloo Station for a day of sightseeing in London. Although still cold in the shadows of the buildings, out in the sun it was nice and warm and I removed my jacket, possibly for the first time since I landed in England. [...]
Today's travel photo is of a view of the Tower Bridge from a boat on the Thames in London, England. During my recent trip to London, we took a cruise along the Thames to the Tower of London, which took us under the Tower Bridge, one of the iconic landmarks of the city. A cruise [...]
If you’re planning a trip to London, and you can spare the cash, taking a luxury cruise down the Thames is a fine way to see the city. Set up camp in a posh West End hotel (Millenium hotels is a good resource for Mayfair hotels London). Give yourself a long weekend to allow time for [...]
