My Favorite Sites and Blogs on London and Travel

If you are daydreaming between meetings (I would NEVER encourage you to detract time from your work of course!) and thinking about your next dream vacation, I thought I would list for you a few of the blogs and sites about London and travel in general so that you have something educational to pull up on your BlackBerry! (That and so you have a comeback when the kids on the playground are taunting you about your lack of knowlege on the finer things in life like scones, cream crackers, and tea...)


Consider me your official "cruise director." Stick with me, kids, and I won't steer you wrong:

http://www.londonenglandtours.net/: This is one of the better sites I have found on the internet where you can learn about a lot of the different touring options in London and book tickets online in the same place.

http://blog.reserve123.com/: This blog site provides you with pictures and commentary on different tours around the world. London is one of the featured locations on there right now and there are several tours mentioned that are worth considering for when you are in the Greater London area.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx: If you are concerned about how you're going to get around on your trip to London, visit this site and study up.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/: You can get everything in one place at this site, whether it's celebrity gossip, world news, or info on the 2012 Olympics in London.

And finally...

If you have ever or would ever consider MOVING to London, http://www.stuckinlondon.com/ will give you the info that you need on prices, transport, jobs, and accommodations.

It Don't Mean a Thang if You Ain't Got That Slang

I thought it best that I start off this page with a guide to British slang. Some of it is humorous and some just helpful to understand on your travels so you don't get caught unawares. I will make updates to this list as I learn more, but these are just some I picked up living in Croydon.


Slag: prostitute


Spliff: a joint


To nick: to steal


Skiver: slacker


Take the mick(ey): to make a joke at someone's expense


Happy slapping: An adolescent, violent prank that involves smacking a person in the face, usually strangers, and filming the victim's shocked reaction on mobile video phones.


Taking a piss: making a joke at someone's expense


Having a laugh: again, making a joke at someone's expense


(Am I seeing a pattern here??!)


Pissed: drunk


Pants: something that sucks


Spluttering: when you cough or sneeze and spit sprays out


Wally: an idiot


Prat: an idiot


Not a sausage: nothing


Got the hump: when someone is being moody


In a strop/stroppy: when someone is being moody


Lost the plot: when someone's gone crazy


Palava: in a bit of a situation or "pickle" if you will


Off your face: very drunk


Hooter: nose


Gob: mouth


Git: unlikeable person

Greetings and Blogutations!

Hello readers,

This blog is dedicated to the time I spent living and working in London. While I no longer live in the area, it has left a lasting impression on me and I wanted to share some of the highlights that the city has to offer. My research on events and attractions in London is ongoing as my obsession with British life continues.

I decided to create this blog with the intention of spreading my love of all things British. My love affair with London began in 2005 when I moved my life overseas for a job opportunity. I left the area in 2006 and now live back in the US. I will share with you the places and things that I did on my travels as well as some suggestions for things to do in the area right now based on my own experience as well as advice I have received from friends, family, and others who currently live in or have recently visited the UK. The opinions expressed herein are those of myself and those closest to me. If you happen to find an inaccuracy or want to have a healthy debate about something you see here, feel free to comment and visit often for updates.

Thanks for reading!

-The LondonYorker