As someone who has studied abroad in London 3 times, did her Master’s Degree in London, and now works in study abroad in London, I can think of no better person to be bringing you this London study abroad packing list! I get it. Packing for study abroad in London can be daunting. Not only …
19 Things to Pack for Study Abroad in London: Ultimate Checklist (2024) Read More
Whether you’re a backpacker planning your ultimate solo trip to London or just a visitor going it alone, these things to do alone in London will make sure that you have an amazing time and see just as much of the sights as you would with a travel buddy. Before we get too far into …
41+ Things to Do Alone in London for the Ultimate Solo Trip (2024) Read More
Figuring out the journey from London to Edinburgh can be a confusing one for visitors. What’s the best way to get from London to Edinburgh? Should you fly, take a train, a bus, or rent a car? In this guide, I’ll break down the methods of getting to Edinburgh from London (and how to get …
How to Get from London to Edinburgh (+ cheap options!) Read More
Visiting the Tower of London is one of the most important things on the list of many London tourists. Not only is it a fortress in the middle of London with some pretty amazing views, but it’s also home to the Crown Jewels and thousands of years of history (including some pretty gnarly medieval torture!) …
Honest Visitor’s Guide to the Tower of London (2024) Read More
One of the most popular attractions for visitors to London is the Harry Potter Studio Tour at Warner Brother’s Studio. However, what some people don’t know is that the Harry Potter Studio Tour isn’t even IN London. It’s in a town called Watford just outside of London, but it means that you do need to …
Exactly How to Get from London to the Warner Brother’s Harry Potter Studio Tour Read More
Having grown up in America, I know first hand the type of coverage that makes it onto local and national news about places around the world. If you’re asking, “Is London safe,” “Is London safe to travel?” “Is London safe for female students” or even “Is Central London safe?”, it might be because you, too, …
Is London Safe? 23+ London Safety Tips for Visitors (2024) Read More
Figuring out how many days to spend in London can be one of the most confusing parts of planning a vacation. Especially if you’ve never been to this thriving capital city, it’s hard to know whether you should spend one day in London or seven, three days or four. You might wonder how many days …
Exactly How Many Days to Spend in London: an honest answer (2024) Read More
If your trip falls on a holiday or special event in London, it’s important to know how this will affect your travels. Will London transportation be running? Will attractions be open? Of course there are a million things happening all of the time in the city, but here are some of the bigger events and …
Ultimate Guide to Events, Holidays, and Festivals in London (2024) Read More
Predicting the weather in London is nothing short of impossible. Today, for instance, it was sunny in the morning, cloudy in the late morning, a massive downpour just happened in the mid-afternoon, and now we’re back to sunny again. The weather will change multiple more times before we get to dinner. Much of what I’ll talk about regarding weather in London goes for the rest …
What’s the weather like in London? A visitor’s guide (2024) Read More
Before you make your trip to the UK, you’ll need to figure out how you’re actually using money in the UK while over here. Not specifically about budgeting money for London, but using it! First off, the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) use “pounds” and “pence.” Pounds are the equivalent of dollars and …
Money in the UK: How to Pay for Things in London and the UK (2024) Read More
