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What is so special about the British Museum?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The British Museum in London is, in addition to one of the oldest museums in the world, one of the largest and most famous collections of antiquities. Currently, the British Museum receives more than 5[…]

Languages spoken in London

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes When you arrive in London, you come with expectations. In addition to working, many decide to go to the capital of the United Kingdom to learn or improve their English. The surprise for these newbies[…]

History of the red telephone box

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The red telephone boxes or kiosks, as they call them, is one of the most prominent cultural icons of the city of London, next to the red double-decker buses, the Big Ben, or the London[…]

How to cycle in London

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Cycling in London is one of the most satisfying activities that a cyclist can develop, but in turn it can be dangerous. Since a few years ago and thanks to the initiative that the mayor[…]

12 interesting facts about London’s red bus

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Undoubtedly, the characteristic red buses are one of the elements that we first associate with the British capital. With almost two centuries of history and essential for locals and tourists, today we discuss some curiosities[…]

How to use the London Underground?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes With its 11 lines, the network of the London Underground is one of the most extensive in the world. Practically, wherever you are, there will be a metro station very close. Londoners use the word[…]

What is afternoon tea?

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The afternoon tea was put into practice in the 1840s, when gas lighting was introduced into the homes of the British upper class and it became possible, and fashionable, to take dinner later in the[…]

12 foods to try in London

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes They say British cuisine does not compete with other cuisines in Europe because … it is awful. But jokes aside, London is an incredible city with lots of good food choices. Whether you dine in[…]