Can you tell London is my favorite city? This was my fourth trip to London and although I was there primarily for World Travel Market, I wanted to see the city through the eyes of a resident, rather than my usual tourist self. Here are my tips for seeing London like a local. London … [Read more...] about London Like a Local
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Hostel Review: Palmers Lodge Hostel
I realized that I've never actually reviewed my all-time, favorite hostel, Palmers Lodge in London, England. Every time I go to London, which is becoming much more frequent these days, I stay at the Swiss Cottage location, a former mansion. On my first visit, for New Years in 2008, I stayed … [Read more...] about Hostel Review: Palmers Lodge Hostel
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in London
In honor of the upcoming London Olympics, I'm reliving my past three trips to the city. While it can be fairly expensive to visit London, especially during big events like the Olympics and this year's Jubilee and Royal Wedding, there are a few ways to cut costs. There are plenty of options for free … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in London
Hanging with Harry
As some of you may have seen on Twitter, my arrival in London coincided with the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. This was super exciting, especially since my very first trip to London in summer 2004 was when Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban came out. I … [Read more...] about Hanging with Harry
Just Touched Down in Londontown
As you may have read in "Making a Living," I flew to London last weekend for a job interview. I didn't have a whole lot of time (only 4 days) or money (still saving for Australia), so I had to keep it as cheap as possible. I stayed at my beloved Palmer's Lodge Hostel in Swiss Cottage, where I … [Read more...] about Just Touched Down in Londontown