Stacy Ashworth Articles
London, England – April 2001A Walking Tour of "the City"
I often find visitors only venture into the City to see the Tower and St Paul’s, yet it is my favorite part of London. I take all of my guests along this route, as it provides a good feel for the "City" (the financial centre and oldest part of [...]
London, England – General InfoBy Stacy AshworthLondon’s huge. It’s also crowded and buzzing with an energy all it’s own. With the exception of wildlife you can find everything you’ve ever dreamt of – for a price.
When coming here the number one thing you can count on is that you’re not going to be bored. The number two thing is [...]
London – September 2002
GreenwichLondon is a lively and exciting city. Usually this is a wonderful thing but occasionally there is an overwhelming urge to escape. Rather than fumbling through the free newspapers in search of last minute travel bargains, just hop on public transport and explore the outskirts of the city.
Greenwich, for example is just [...]
Stacy Ashworth doesn’t know why Jordanians are so
London, England – June 2001Sponsored byRailconnection
Somerset House
If you’re coming to London this June bring your coats. Temperatures are well below average, and the average summer here is mediocre to begin with. However, cold temperatures won’t keep the hordes of tourists from the annual summer siege season. You can hide nicely from both at Somerset House:
Web site: www.somerset-house.org.uk
Location: The [...]
London, England – February 2001Although romance traditionally conjures up images of Paris or Rome, London can also offer idyllic settings for romance this Valentine’s Day. Here are my top ten recommendations for finding romance this February.
South Bank – a walk along
Good starting points include Westminster, Waterloo, Embankment, Blackfriars, Tower Hill and London Bridge tube stations.
A walkway runs most [...]
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In the shopping rush before Christmas, visitors swamp London. If you are one of the brave (or senseless) who will fight the Oxford street crowds this December, here are some other Christmas activities that will give you a rest from the mayhem.
Lights
Many streets and squares around London are now decorated [...]
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Event of the Month
44th London Film Festival
November 1 – 16
Feature films, animation, shorts, filmmakers, performers, and gala events at decent prices. See the website for further details.
Where to Stay
London is such a large sprawling city that it is often difficult for a visitor to know what areas to [...]
Many people come to London with the idea that they must see all the big museums and tourist attractions, but this overlooks London’s charm. The buildings and squares are interesting and diverse, making exploring fun and interesting because the scene always changes.
The best option is to pick an area and wander [...]
London, England – July 2000British Television: a sight not to be missed
Speaking as a North American, I was quite surprised when I moved to the UK and became a couch potato on this side of the Atlantic. It turns out British television is not the sophisticated programming PBS would have us all believe.
To be fair, [...]
