As it’s one of the world's largest cities, you shouldn’t underestimate how long it can take to get from one side of London to the other. Plan to stay as central as you can afford: between 32 different boroughs, there’s plenty to choose from and you’re bound to find the perfect spot to call home.

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You can’t leave London without having tried the most quintessentially British tradition of all: plan a day around afternoon tea at one of the city’s grand and timeless hotspots, where you’ll be served delicious finger sandwiches, sweets like cakes and pastries, and scones with jam and clotted cream.

While special exhibitions do require an admission fee, the permanent collections at London’s world-class museums are completely free to visit, so make sure to take full advantage. Stop by the Tate Modern to see works by Dalí, Picasso, Warhol, and Pollock; the Tate Britain for works by local artists going back to the 1500s; and the National Gallery for your chance to see paintings by Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Botticelli, and Van Gogh. Set some time aside to browse the British Museum’s antiquities, the decorative arts at the Victoria & Albert Museum, and bring the kids to the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum.

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London is an exceptionally diverse city, and its rich and varied cuisines reflect this. From stylish classics to authentic food trucks and unique hidden gems, here’s your chance to eat your way around the world and be as adventurous as you’ve always dreamed.

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London is a vibrant city, but it can get extra busy. Step away from the hustle and bustle to visit one of the city’s many green spaces: from sprawling ones like Hampstead Heath, Green Park, and Hyde Park, or a romantic walk along the canals of Little Venice, to panoramic views in Primrose Hill, a deer-friendly stroll through Richmond Park, or an open-air show at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, your batteries will be recharged in no time.

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