London
- Opinion
- Culture holidays
The signs of a truly great city (London has thousands of them)
Hurtling between conventional attractions without pausing to look and read means you miss out on so much.
- David Whitley
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- ★★★★
- Airport reviews
London’s once-awful airport is Europe’s most improved
If they’d only increased the natural light, this could have been a perfect makeover.
- David Whitley
2000-year-old basilica found in London office basement
Archaeologists at the site of a planned 32-storey office tower have unearthed the remains of a thriving Roman town centre at the heart of old Londinium.
- Jill Lawless
- ★★★★½
- Airport reviews
The small London airport that puts the others to shame
A departure point for easyJet to Europe, London Southend is growing rapidly, taking pressure off other London airports that are fast approaching capacity.
- Catherine Marshall
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
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
- Opinion
- Letters
London on the Yarra? We’d better sharpen our pencils
Readers offer ideas on how Melbourne can cope with its growing pains, and reflect on Albanese’s Qantas upgrades as well as the Queensland election.
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
- ★★★★½
- Train journeys
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
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
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