Getting Around
Heathrow to central London: which train or Tube should you take?
A plain-English comparison of the Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line and Piccadilly line, including the trade-off between speed, cost and convenience.
4 min readThe London that doesn't photograph well.
Guides made with people who actually live here: where to eat, how to get around, what things really cost and which famous stop you can skip without regret.
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Neighbourhoods
Greenwich in half a day: a route that does not feel rushed
How to combine the free museum, riverside and park views in Greenwich, with a clear choice between the Observatory and Cutty Sark.
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Food & Drink
67 Sourdough: pizza and classic cars in East Finchley
A researched first look at 67 Sourdough, where thin sourdough pizza meets a classic-car showroom in North London.
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Neighbourhoods
East Finchley in half a day: woods, cinema and pizza
A low-stress North London afternoon around East Finchley station, with a local park, an independent cinema and pizza among classic cars.
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Getting Around
Oyster or contactless: which one to use in London
Oyster and contactless charge the same adult fares and both apply caps. The real choice is convenience, bank fees and child discounts.
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Tickets & Passes
London attractions to book before your trip — and what can wait
A calm booking order for limited tours, timed attractions and free museums, so you do not lock every hour of the holiday too early.
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Things to Do
A rainy day in London without spending a fortune
Build a flexible wet-weather day around London's free museums instead of buying an expensive attraction at the last minute.
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Things to Do
Portobello Road Market without the worst of the crowds
When to arrive, which end to start from and how to enjoy Portobello Road Market without expecting an empty Saturday street.
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Getting Around
How to use London buses without holding up the queue
Where to tap, how the Hopper fare works and what to do when you need to change buses, explained before your first journey.
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Things to Do
A North London day for people who like planes, cars and pizza
Pair the free RAF Museum London with an unusual East Finchley dinner for a transport-themed day that avoids central London.
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