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London Travel Guide: Exploring the UK Capital

In Europe, London, UK   •  

Last Updated on January 11, 2026 by Hazel M

A woman in a blue dress stands next to a red telephone booth in London filled with colorful flowers beside a red post box. Flowers also spill from wooden crates on the ground. Are you planning a trip of a lifetime to London? This London Travel guide is intended to give you a comprehensive overview of the City.

15 Icons of London (and How to Experience Them Like a Local) 🇬🇧

In Europe, London, UK   •  

Last Updated on January 9, 2026 by Hazel M

Red double-decker buses and traditional red telephone booths in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in London, with the Union Jack flag in the background. London is a city of icons. Red buses rumbling over bridges, black cabs weaving through traffic, and the timeless chimes of Big Ben echoing across the Thames – it’s all part of the magic that makes the capital instantly recognisable around the world.