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May 13, 2020

The evolution of the coronavirus pandemic in London

Estimated reading time: 1 minute The first case in London regarding the current pandemic with Covid-19 was confirmed on February 12, 2020 to a woman who had recently come from China. As of March 17, there were almost 500 confirmed[…]

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April 15, 2020

18 interesting facts about the British Royal Family

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Members of the British Royal Family are public figures. That is why they spend a lot of time in front of everyone during social events, diplomatic receptions, or trips abroad. The British Royal Family has[…]

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March 18, 2020

7 interesting facts about Westminster Abbey

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Westminster Abbey is a large, multi-story church and probably the most famous religious building in the country. A visit to Westminster Abbey takes you through the country’s history, with monarchs, writers, scientists, and politicians involved[…]

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February 19, 2020

9 interesting facts about Trafalgar Square

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Trafalgar Square is one of the most impressive attractions and is often considered the center of London. 1. The square is named in honor of the British victory, led by Admiral Lord Nelson, at the[…]

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January 22, 2020

What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in UK?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute This century The coldest London winter so far was 2009-2010. The average temperature in the UK was 1.51°C (34.7°F) that year, compared to the average of 3.7°C (38.6°F). Severe weather warnings have been issued. The[…]

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December 25, 2019

18 interesting facts about Palace of Westminster

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Palace of Westminster, also known as the House of Parliament, is located on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster in central London. 1. Palace of Westminster was originally a[…]

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November 27, 2019

13 British Christmas traditions

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes At Christmas, it is cold, wet, and foggy in the UK. But here is a list of traditions to cheer you up: 1. Letters: It is a tradition for children, regardless of nationality, to write[…]

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October 30, 2019

16 interesting facts about Buckingham Palace

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Located in the heart of Westminster City, Buckingham Palace is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the United Kingdom Monarch. The monarchy uses the palace as a place for royal hospitality and for important[…]

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October 2, 2019

London nightlife: Best places to go out

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes During the day, the streets of London are full of tourists admiring the many famous buildings and shops; but during the night the streets of London come to life. Nightlife and London go hand in[…]

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September 4, 2019

What is the highest temperature ever recorded in UK?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute The Met Office (UK’s National Weather Service) said a new record temperature was set for July after temperatures reached 38.7°C (101.6°F) at Cambridge Botanic Gardens on July 25, 2019, surpassing the previous record of 38.5°C[…]