London
Six of the best things to do in London with kids
Brimming to the rafters with family focused activities, London excels in sensory feasts for both curious minds and active legs.
- by Flip Byrnes
Where to find the incredible chocolates that inspired Willy Wonka
A 121-year-old chocolate shop in London is the official supplier for Buckingham Palace and was a favourite of Willy Wonka creator Roald Dahl.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
Steep at over $2000 a night, but easily London’s most memorable stay
Prices are steep at the new Raffles but what else would you expect at such a remarkable property?
- by Ute Junker
Endless delight: The 15 destinations we never get tired of revisiting
The point of travel is often to go to new places and have new experiences, but the chance to revisit favourite locations can be like reuniting with an old friend.
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What do Charles de Gaulle and Mick Jagger have in common? Step inside The French House
Yearning to escape everyday aggravations, the author and his imagination escape to the memory of a London pub and restaurant, where the art of conversation is all.
- by Tony Wright
Iconic London building transforms into luxury hotel
An intriguing war-time meetings hub is about to make its debut as Raffles London at The OWO.
- by Julietta Jameson
Six of the best new London hotels
A converted power station or a rock ‘n’ roll themed stay? There’s no shortage of trendy stays in the UK’s capital.
- by Steve McKenna
The 14 things Aussie expats in London miss most
Expats share what they miss about home. And some answers are surprising – Vegemite or Tim Tams not included.
- by Julia D'Orazio
An expert expat’s guide to St Johns Wood, London
London is a city of parks and while Aussie expats might miss the beaches, London’s parks are the lungs of the city.
- by Belinda Jackson
★★★★
Train journeys
Train review: Scotland to England journey is stress-free and cheap
The ease of boarding and disembarking in the city centres, close enough to walk to hotels, brings the blood pressure down and saves on Uber fares.
- by Kristie Kellahan