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Right out of Kensington High Street Station, a German Bakery on your left-hand side sells tasty pretzels and a cinnamon swirl that deserves some serious attention. Stop here to pick up an assortment of lunchtime goodies. For a healthier alternative, Wholefoods is just down the street and that’s the direction to walk if you wantContinue reading “Book a Vacation Apartment near Hyde Park’s Hidden Treasures 2”

We’ve finally made it out of the echo chamber Christmas music and movies and have wound up on the other side. And even though we’ve been in the spirit for over a month, we’re still going to miss the egg-nog and our annoying Uncle Teddy. Not to worry though, ride that blizzard of mirth intoContinue reading “What To Do in London after the Holiday Season”

If you’re visiting London for the night life and you’re into the dance scene, you can find silent discos throughout the capital at some of the city’s most iconic venues. Silent discos are clubbing nights where each attendee is given a headset to listen to whichever DJ they want to enjoy – most venues will have atContinue reading “London’s Silent Disco Phenomenon”

Right out of Kensington High Street Station, a German Bakery on your left-hand side sells tasty pretzels and a cinnamon swirl that deserves some serious attention. Stop here to pick up an assortment of lunchtime goodies. For a healthier alternative, Wholefoods is just down the street and that’s the direction to walk if you wantContinue reading “Book a Vacation Apartment near Hyde Park’s Hidden Treasures”

For anyone visiting London, there are plenty of great sporting events and occasions to enjoy. For an authentic slice of sporting pastime, there are few better things to do than visit one of the capital’s many old footballing institutions. Arsenal lay claim to having the most expensive match day tickets in the English Premier League,Continue reading “Four Lower League Football Grounds to Visit In London”

If you haven’t been to London or you don’t know the city well, get ready for so many sights, rides and flavours that you won’t even know where to begin. With A Place Like Home you can book beautiful vacation apartment in one of the capital’s prime locations, and then get out to as many museums, showsContinue reading “What to do in London in Autumn”

With the dollar the strongest it’s been against the British pound in decades, there’s never been a better time to spend your Thanksgiving in London. But what kinds of things can you and your family get up to while you’re there? Here are a few suggestions that will keep kids and adults happy alike during yourContinue reading “Thanksgiving in London? Great Activities for the Family”

One of the first things you’ll notice when you’re in London is that it’s a very green city. The boroughs of Kensington, Chelsea and Fulham are lined with trees. Take a short walk from your London holiday apartment and you’ll come across a small park or green space pretty much every other street. You won’t have timeContinue reading “London’s Best Parks are Just a Hop, Skip, and Tube Ride Away”

The joys of visiting London are so numerous that thousands of books have covered the subject for hundreds of years. Since the Romans named the city Londinium in 43 AD, it has always drawn crowds. But what’s so particularly special about London are the layers of history and intrigue that lie hidden within museums, historicalContinue reading “Off The Beaten Path in London – Quirky Things to See”