Travel Photo of the Day: London, England

March 30, 2010 by  
Filed under Destinations, Photos, Travel + Wine

BigBenLondonUKThis picture (with the Big Ben clock tower, the Parliament building, and the double-decker red bus) is definitely one of the most representative pictures of London.

What you end up doing when you visit London depends on the time you have available. Travel agencies can give you itineraries ranging from several hours to days. But regardless of how long you are visiting, here are 7 activities you should include in your travel schedule.

  1. The London Eye: spectacular views from the largest Ferris wheel in Europe!
  2. Tower of London: a palace and fortress with nearly 1,000 years of history.
  3. The National Gallery: an impressive collection of Western European paintings.
  4. London Street Markets: colorful markets for every kind of shopping.
  5. Buckingham Palace: for a royal experience and to see the traditional changing of the guard.
  6. Cruise on the River Thames: a relaxing and leisurely way to explore London.
  7. The British Museum: discover one of the largest collections in the world on human history and culture!

* Photo by Adrian Perez