London
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
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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
The Michelin-starred restaurant that charges its solo diners double
Solo diners at London’s Alex Dilling restaurant are faced with covering the full cost of a meal for two.
- by Catherine Lough and Emily Gilbert
Long-delayed London hotel is finally taking bookings
Announced in 2015, London’s first luxury Peninsula hotel has a launch date and several oh-so-British features to tempt you into a stay.
- by Julietta Jameson
London’s six greatest sporting venues
There are few more quintessentially British experiences than attending a sporting match in these famous stadiums.
- by Steve McKenna
Iconic UK museum unveils transformation after three-year upgrade
When the National Portrait Gallery reopens June 22, the extent of the reimagining of the 127-year-old gallery will perhaps explain the lengthy closure.
- by Julietta Jameson
How this city became the most expensive in Europe for tourists
With soaring food and travel costs and no more VAT-free shopping, a visit to London has become a costly exercise.
- by Hannah Boland
Family hosts tourists in living room after Booking.com listing error
About 20 holidaymakers from around the world have descended on Karin Arsenius’s house in London over the past month.
- by Max Stephens