Recent Blog Posts
“What is Homestay Student Accommodation?” asks Study London
Posted on 2nd May 2012
Last week we spoke to Study London, who were looking to find out more about Homestay Student Accommodation in London from the experts! See the resulting discussion below (you can also view on the Study London Blog) There are various student accommodation options in London. Most people have heard of halls of residences and house [...]
Travelling around London on a budget
Posted on 12th March 2012
London is a large city and getting around can be an issue for both residents and visitors alike. Driving can be a bit of a nightmare, especially if you are not used to heavy city traffic and the cost of taking cabs soon mounts up. If you want to get about and see the sights [...]
London on a shoestring
Posted on 23rd February 2012
London has a reputation as an expensive city to visit, from accommodation to transport, eating out, entertainment and entrance fees, all aspects of a trip to London are expected to be a drain on your wallet! But it doesn`t have to be so; as always a little research and planning can result in a great [...]
Hosting International Students in your home
Posted on 12th February 2012
There continues to be growth in the number of young people who decide to go to language schools or university in the UK. This is partly due to government incentives that are encouraging more people to go into study but is also due to a growth in the number of international students coming to the [...]
Visa Guidelines for visiting London
Posted on 14th December 2011
London is one of Europe`s most popular tourist destinations, attracting visitors from across the globe. Boasting stunning sights such as Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, there`s plenty to see and do in the capital of cool Britannia. While increased airport security restrictions have made organizing a trip to England more difficult and stressful, London remains [...]
Visiting London for the first time
Posted on 13th November 2011
London is an amazing city. If you`ve never visited Britain`s capital before, you are in for a treat. The city is huge and has many vibrant multicultural communities, making for a rich and varied set of experiences. But at its centre you will find things that go far back into British history: Buckingham Palace, the [...]
London Entertainment Guide
Posted on 13th July 2011
The capital city of London has a plethora of entertainments and an intoxicating atmosphere that makes it one of the most visited places on the planet. Indeed, as far as entertainment goes this really is the city of endless possibilities. Whether it be the arts, music or fine dining there really is something for everybody [...]
Royal Wedding in London 2011
Posted on 25th November 2010
All at London Homesays are absolutely thrilled at the new Prince William is to marry long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton next year, following the announcement from Clarence House.
Barclays Cycle Hire launches in London
Posted on 27th August 2010
Students in London looking for an alternative to the bus and underground as a means of getting around the city have received a welcome boost in the form of the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, who inherited the scheme from his predecessor Ken Livingstone said that he “hoped the bikes would become as [...]
Anyone for tennis? Wimbledon 2010 coming soon
Posted on 9th June 2010
The time has come again for one of London’s most famous sporting attractions to re-open its gates for the world’s top tennis stars to fight it out for the coveted Championship titles.
