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London!

London is without a doubt one of the most visited cities in the world, and with good reason. It’s a city brimming with culture, history, a buzzing nightlife and plenty of amazing food to keep you going.

Let us give you a taste of what London is all about.

The city’s just about to wake up … ready to go?

Play it DJ

Britpop is just one of the many movements to come out of Great Britain. It was born in the 1990s as a reaction to the darker lyrical themes of the grunge movement, and was part of of a larger British popular cultural movement called Cool Britannia.

Bands such as Oasis, Blur, Pulp and Suede were the frontrunners of the movement, with later addtions such as Coldplay, Radiohead and The Verve.

Start your trip to London with a bit of Britpop.

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Explore with one click

Explore some of London’s sights with a little virtual tour.

📍Big Ben
📍Tower Bridge
📍Buckingham Palace
📍London Eye
📍Hyde Park

 

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Helicopter tour

Now that you’ve gotten an idea of where things are on the map, have a look at the city from above.

 

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We’re continuing this trip through the afternoon with a bit of London slang, a bit of food and a museum visit.

Talk like a local

The most spoken dialect in London is Cockney, which was traditionally spoken by working-class Londoners. Cockney is also often used to refer to anyone from London – in particular, from its East End.

Always wanted to speak like a Londoner? Now’s your chance. Plus, we’ve found some British slang for you to practice at home.

 

Learn here

Lunch time

It’s time for lunch, and what better way to continue the tour than with a staple of British cuisine – a shepard’s pie?

Find the recipe

Afternoon at the museum

Time for a museum visit. Take a stroll through centuries of history with a virtual tour of the British Museum.

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Fun Facts

London is one of the most diverse cities in the world. There are around 8.7 million residents in the city, with around 3 million being foreign born. Due to this unbelievable diversity there are over 300 languages spoken in London.

 

London City Guide

Travelling with kids?

We’ve got you covered! Prepare them for their trip to London with this fun coloring book.

Download it here

 

 

 

Things are just getting started in London. Get your five o’clock drink and prepare for an entertaining night.

Happy hour

Gin and tonic is a staple drink here, and we get why. It’s light and refreshing, and reminds us of endless summer days.

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Dinner

Continue your London trip with a tasty dinner of fish and chips.

Fish and chips first appeared in the UK in the 1860s, and by the first decade of the 20th century it was one of the most popular foods. During WW1 and WW2, the British government safeguarded the supply of fish and chips and it was one of the few foods in the UK not subject to rationing.

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Cultural encounters

London has been the setting of numerous movies, TV series and books throughout time. You’ll find it hard to pick just one thing to watch or read.

Film

A London-based bookshop owner falls in love with an A-list star. Nothing wrong with a bit of classic romance to make you dream of travelling.

Binge-watching

Telling the history behind one of the world’s most famous monarchs, Queen Elizabeth II, this series will occupy most of your time at home.

Books

London, with its cultural diversity, has been the setting of numerous novels. From classics to contemporary fiction, you’ll find plenty of stories that follow everything from the realities of the immigrant experience to the interwoven lives of complete strangers. Dig in!