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Kew Palace in the famed Kew Gardens.

The UK’s smallest royal palace is now a global star

Visits to Kew Palace have surged since Netflix drama Bridgerton became a worldwide phenomenon, but there’s much more to its history than TV stardom.

  • Sue Williams

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Shakespeare for $19. How to save big bucks on London theatre tickets

A trip to the England capital strikes a chord with this theatre lover.

  • Steve Dow
London skyline.

London calling: UK capital offers lessons for Melbourne’s housing woes

London has become the touchstone for Labor as it plans for a bigger and more densely populated Melbourne.

  • Adam Carey
Aiming to run entirely on renewable energy by 2030.

Eurostar’s spacious premium economy sure beats flying with kids

Efficient, eco-conscious and somewhat scenic, the Eurostar trip from London to Amsterdam is an excellent option for families.

  • Tatyana Leonov
Seats are squeezy for tall passengers.

Airline review: It has a bad rep, but I would definitely fly this again

Was it just my lucky day, or do the bad experiences receive more airtime? Surprisingly, my first-ever easyJet flight exceeds expectations.

  • Catherine Marshall
Battersea Power Station
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Story on the reopening of the London icon, Battersea Power Station
By Sue Williams
credit: Battersea Power Station (handout photo supplied via journalist for use in Traveller, no syndication)

Born again: 10 of the most amazing reinvented places in travel

Everything old is new again, from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.

  • Traveller team
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This Anantara masterpiece combines renaissance, baroque, Gothic and art nouveau influences.

Traveller Awards: The 10 winners for best style and design

From a stunning hotel inspired by Morocco’s bohemian past to the flamboyant world of designer Kit Kemp, to a sexy Italian high-speed train, this is the list for design aficionados.

  • Traveller team
Smoke is seen rising from Somerset House.

Firefighters battle blaze at London’s historic Somerset House

The large Renaissance building on the Thames is home to 100 art, business and social enterprises.

  • Mark Ludlow
The question isn’t why would you take the Eurostar, but why wouldn’t you?

When it comes to planes v trains, the Eurostar wins the gold medal

The question isn’t why take the Eurostar between Paris and London, but why wouldn’t you?

  • Flip Byrnes
The Tower of London holds some of royalty’s darkest secrets.

London’s must-see historic attraction will still surprise you

It’s been a prison, a palace and a playground for polar bears (yes, polar bears). There’s still a lot to discover about the Tower of London.

  • David Whitley

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