View of the Elizabeth Tower at sunset

A close encounter with Big Ben

By now everyone should know that Big Ben is not the name of the clock tower next to the Houses of Parliament in London but, it is the nickname given to the Great Bell which stands at the top of the tower. The original bell was cracked beyond repair during testing and a new bell…

View of Tower Bridge and St.Katharine's Pier in London

London: an itinerary for first time visitors

As Samuel Johnson once said: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.”…and he was right, London indeed offers endless possibilities for both locals and visitors. A first time visit to this cosmopolitan city will only scratch the surface and many…