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Lessons learned during my trip to London, and how you can learn them before you go!

Some must-see sights I didn't see during my trip to London, and why I had to miss out!

Find out which market areas in London you should explore for fashion, food, scenery, a cool vibe, history or whatever else you're looking for when you're here!

Which paid attractions in London are worth visiting, how much do they cost and how can you find ways to visit them for less money for a more budget friendly trip?

The V&A is the largest museum dedicated to fashion and the art of style in the world. It's got four floors, lots of clothes, royal jewelry and even a portrait of herself, Queen Victoria. The museum is named for her and her husband Prince Albert and from top to bottom, it's gorgeous. Best of all, it's free to visit. So, let's take a better look! Queen Victoria's Museum, a Quick History The V&A was created in 1852, a year after the Great Exhibition of 1851, which was hosted by

Nothing is more budget friendly than free, and the British Museum is always free. It is a world class museum, it is the oldest museum in the world and it is full of stuff that did not originate in England. Visiting the British Museum The British Museum opens at 10 am local London time and admission is free, so you don't need to get tickets in advance. You can go to the website and get tickets in advance but it won't make any difference, because you will still wait in line. I

Windsor Castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Windsor is both the oldest and the largest occupied Castle on the planet. It is still used as a royal residence by the royal family of England. Kings and Queens Who Lived at Windsor Castle Henry VIII lived here at one time, along with 38 other Kings and Queens of England. Charles I was held here against his will shortly before he was executed and James IV, who was the father of the famous Princes in the Tower and brot

Taking a day trip to Hampton Court Palace, home of Henry VIII, from London.

Visiting Bath, England, where you can find Roman ruins, a piece of Jane Austen's world come to life and a quaint English village town that's beautiful to visit.

Take a day trip outside of London to see Stonehenge, a monument older than the English language itself. How to get there and what it's like to visit this place.

What's trendy in London style right now, plus where you can shop to buy London style when you're here. What works for the weather and what to bring on your trip here!

Complete guide to eating British food in London, plus all the weird stuff you might not expect and the stuff you might want to avoid while you stay on budget.

Where to go to find cheap food in London and how to recognize budget-friendly food options when you're out and about in the city so you can spend less!

Learn the best ways to get around London when you're a budget traveler, so you can do more and spend less on moving from place to place.