Things to Do in London

London for repeaters - stay in Greenwich

It took me some years of travel to London before I arrived at Greenwich. Before that I stayed in the city or in the north of London to be closer to the airport. However...

What to see and do in London in 3 days

London, definitely a great city with many things to see and do. During our last trip, we realized that 3 days is not enough as London is a huge city! However, 3 days is enough to see the most...

London: Swap This for That

London can be a hugely scary place. A massive (and I mean enormous) sprawling city in the south east of little ole England. One of the busiest cities in the world, with literally 1000’s of things...

The British Film Institute in South Bank

The British Film Institute aka BFI is one of the many wonderful cultural institutes in South Bank, London's cultural hub by the River Thames. Apart from watching films at the cinema, there are...

Escalator etiquette in London

When on an escalator in London (or anywhere in the UK), stand on the right. The left-hand side is to be left free for the walking riders.

Hiking Rinjani via Sembalun: A Wild Ride of Sweat and Tears

Let me say this upfront: Mount Rinjani is not just a mountain it's an emotional rollercoaster. This hike isn't just about walking up and down. It's a full on movie experience: drama (legs dying...