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Visiting London, England
London is the capital of both the U.K. and England; it’s also the largest metropolitan area in the EU with 7.5 million people in Greater London and 12-14 million in the London metropolitan area. Its...
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What’s Doing in London
London Eye London may be many things, but first and foremost it’s decidedly and obviously British. Brits have an indiscernible charm about them, one that renders them incredibly genuine and helpful,...
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What’s Doing in London’s West End
London’s West End, which, despite its name, is in Central London, is home to numerous tourist attractions, shops, businesses, and of course theaters. Indeed, the term “West End” is as synonymous to...
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‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at Duchess Theatre – Review
“Never have so many laughed so hard for so long,” was my takeaway after practically hyperventilating during a recent performance of “The Play That Goes Wrong.” What we have here is a play that...
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The Official Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in Austria, Belgium,...
MUNICH—From mid-November until Christmas Eve, Christmas markets can be found in every major city and town in many European countries including Austria, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Today’s...
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Theater Review: ‘Bat Out of Hell’ at London Coliseum
LONDON—Forty years ago, Michael Lee Aday, known better by his stage name Meat Loaf, and composer Jim Steinman, after failing to produce a futuristic rock opera based loosely on Peter Pan that would...
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Review: ‘The Woman in Black’ at Fortune Theatre
While some musicals seemingly live forever, it is rare for a play to run continuously for a quarter of a century or more. Indeed, only three in the history of New York and London theater have hit that...
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The 2017 Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in Austria, Belgium, Germany,...
MUNICH—You haven’t truly experienced Christmas unless you’ve been to a Christmas market in Europe. They can be found in every major city and town in many European countries and the best are found in...
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What’s Doing in London’s West End Theatre District
LONDON—Along with Broadway, London’s West End is generally considered to be home to the most important English-language theater in the world. While it might not be apparent at first blush, despite many...
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Harry Potter Is Crossing the Atlantic. Will Magic Follow?
Not unlike many of our readers, Harry Potter and his family are crossing the Pond. Perhaps uncharacteristically, he’s not boarding a train at Platform 9 3/4 in London’s Kings Cross. Rather, he’s...
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Tower Bridge in London, a Triumph of Victorian Engineering, Turns 125
Tower Bridge, which crosses the Thames close to the Tower of London, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. In addition to being a beloved icon of the city, it is one of the most recognizable...
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How to Get Around London Without Uber
Unless reversed on appeal, Uber will lose its license to operate its ride-hailing service in London after Transport for London said it had decided not to renew the company’s license, citing “patterns...
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