Sorry I cannot stay quiet any longer, I am reading so much about the new TSA airport security measures, its time to add my two cents. The latest article I read on a travel news site today was quoted from The Economist, “get rid of the TSA”, their logic is that the people not willing [...]
“What should I do when I am in London?” I get this question often, from friends, family and even people I have just met. Even before they find out about TheBritishTraveler.com web site, they hear my accent . Don’t get me wrong I like it, it gives me the opportunity to show off the web [...]
Music is a powerful stimulant for your memory don’t you think? How often do you hear a song on the radio and it takes you back in time reminding you of a place or an experience or a person. Sometimes it catches you off guard and something you haven’t thought about in years comes streaming back to you in vivid [...]
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The Beautiful South East of England
It is a well-known fact that most people want to turn left when entering a plane and wander into First Class. If only they did the same when disembarking in London… turning left and discovering the South East of England.A hugely historical area that rivals Bath, Oxford , Cambridgeand Salisbury any day of the week. And [...]
What not to miss when visiting Cornwall
We thank our Guest Blogger – Malcolm Bell, Head of Visit Cornwall, the official tourist board. I was born in Cornwall and have lived here for over 37 years in total so it goes without saying that Cornwall is where my heart lies. I love every inch of the county; its people, culture, food, and [...]
Most visitors to London spend at least some of their time shopping. For those who want to combine browsing with a taste of “real” London, the street markets are a great place to head for. Visiting a London Market is a little like lifting the petticoat to see what’s really beneath!First of all, market stallholders [...]
A Green Oasis in the Middle of London – Hampstead Heath
Visitors to the sprawling metropolis of London find it hard to imagine the wild rural area which forms Hampstead Heath. This 790-acre parkland of woods, lakes and grassland is just four miles from Trafalgar Square in central London, yet it feels a million miles away. Hampstead Heath is very easy to reach by train or [...]
Some of my Favorite Places in London for Food & Drink with Great Views
There are so many wonderful places to eat and drink in London, I thought it would be fun to list my favorites based on the view, I have included restaurants, pubs and cafes. These are some of my favorites I am sure my regular readers who know London well could add more, and I encourage you to post your ideas on our Facebook page, maybe we will add them to the web site for all to enjoy.