Travel Dispatch: The Best Things to Do in London
Raise a pint to the bustling British capital.
Travel Dispatch
November 5, 2025

The 18th-century writer Samuel Johnson is quoted as saying, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.”

From the most essential pubs, parks and museums to the best full English breakfast, find everything you need to know about planning a trip to London in this packed guide.

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