LONDON – As London's famous clock tower gets a face-lift, here are a few facts surrounding the chimes of Big Ben. WHAT'S IN A NAME? Big Ben is the name commonly used for the Great Bell in the ...

When a man is tired of London he is tired of life. So said Samuel Johnson in 1777 and as a Londoner, I firmly believe that these words still hold true today – although of course, I would like to ...

Here's some background information about the London Underground, also known as "The Tube," the oldest subway or metro transit system in the world. Facts: There are currently 270 stations open and 249 ...

A three-day weekend trip to London to sightsee and shop with kids in tow may sound like a challenge, but stick with me. You take an overnight flight, land in the morning and have three full days ahead ...