PUMPKINS, WITCHES AND GHOSTS IN LONDON
During these dates in which streets, houses and shop windows are decorated with pumpkins, candles and skulls it is impossible to not dedicate the post of this month to Halloween, one of the most popular and awaited celebrations particularly in Anglo-Saxon regions. The origin of this tradition has pagan roots. In those ages it was […]
STREET FOOD
It is obvious that the street food phenomenon has become a huge trend in all large cities of all around the world, but in this subject London is the number one. With its numerous food markets and its large gastronomic offer, the street food is now part of the culture of this cosmopolitan city. Reach […]
SHOPPING DAY IN LONDON
London, one of the most eclectic, busy and cosmopolitan cities of the European panorama, is also a nerve centre of fashion. In London you can find a wide offer to go shopping, which goes from the more prestigious prêt-à-porter brands to the most alternative second hand garments. Do a tour around the most emblematic places of […]
TROOPING THE COLOUR
Trooping the Colour is one of the most popular celebrations in London: a military parade organised to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. This celebration is also known as Queen’s Birthday Parade. Although Queen Elizabeth was born on April the 21st 1926, her birthday is celebrated again during the month of June, taking advantage of the good weather. Trooping […]
LONDON AND ROMANTIC FILMS
All of us have dreamed of having a love story like the ones that appear on the romantic movies. Some of the most famous romantic films are set in London, so get on London City Tour tourist bus and try to find the settings of these movies. You have probably heard about Notting Hill, the romantic movie starred […]
A FLEETING GLANCE TO THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN LONDON
Anglos, Saxes and Jutes are the names for the three Germanic tribes that invaded Britain and which gave origin to English, or, Anglo-Saxon which was the name used at the time. That is why nowadays Spanish speakers use the word anglosajón when referring to things with an English origin. Beowulf, a brave Geatish warrior who fought […]