With 600 square miles, 8 million people and too many must-see sights to view in one visit, London can feel formidable to travelers. On one guidebook-updating trip, I had only a week to take in the ...

London is one of the Europe’s most expensive cities. But with fine public transit, many free museums, affordable plays, and fun food markets and pubs, the city becomes more affordable. Here are some ...

You just landed at Heathrow Airport, and despite being on a backpacker's micro-budget, you're completely bushed and decide to spring for a taxi to get to your hostel. Big, big mistake. Over a hundred ...

Squinting at the jeweled snuff box of Frederick the Great in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, it occurs to me that you could make a theme tour called “Exquisite London.” It would feature the ...

I’m following Edwin on a walk around York — the most interesting stop between London and Edinburgh. Edwin is a spry retired schoolteacher who stays active by leading town walks and giving private ...

When the days get shorter, I start remembering some of the spookiest experiences I’ve had during my travels. One happened years ago when I was a tour guide, traveling around Great Britain with eight ...