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As a lover of English literature, London has always ranked high on my travel bucket list. So, when I was informed about a work trip to the UK, I decided on an extended vacation to explore the city.
It was incredibly last minute, which made me anxious about getting accommodations. Although I had casually googled about London over the years, planning an actual trip while managing work obligations felt too overwhelming. That’s when I remembered how the company had chosen Thrillophilia for a work trip once, and I began my research.
Planning with Thrillophilia
My first step was to ask the colleagues who had organised the work trip for their Thrillophilia reviews, and they were all impressive. They mentioned how their team had provided end-to-end support throughout the trip, which was surely encouraging. I had gone on solo trips before but they had all been within the country. London did feel familiar, but it was still in a new country.
To say I was thoroughly impressed with Thrillophilia would be an understatement. Once I told them my preferences and requirements, they took care of every aspect. All I did was choose their London Highlights package, and I was free to focus on my work trip and dream about London.
Exploring London
After seeing off my colleagues at Heathrow, I started on my much-awaited London vacation. Just like the reviews of Thrillophilia, the team was right on time to cover my transfer to the hotel.
The room also matched all my expectations and I ended up relaxing for a few hours before heading into the city. Since I am a history graduate, it makes sense that my first stop was the British Museum. The collection was so extensive and covered so many civilisations that it was evening by the time I left the museum.
One of my favourite nighttime views in London was of the River Thames. Much like the classic novels that romanticise the river, it truly looked enchanting as the city lit up at night.
I started my next day early as there was so much to do and see in the city. Big Ben was obviously the first stop, followed by the Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey. It felt surreal to see the places come to life just as I had read in my favourite Dan Brown novel.
Next up was a visit to Madame Tussauds, because how can it be a London tour without seeing those iconic wax figures? I had been to other branches of the wax museum before, but the London version surely has a unique charm.
After all this, I could have simply enjoyed a delicious lunch at one of the city’s many Indian restaurants. But where is the fun in that?
So, I got my food packed and headed to Hyde Park for a cosy picnic amidst the greenery. The next experience was one I had customised into the itinerary – a ride on the London Eye!
After two days of self-exploration, the third day had the ultimate royal experience of exploring Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. These iconic structures are surely stunning from the outside, but the interiors will simply leave you speechless. I had googled pictures before, but I don’t think any picture can ever do justice to how beautiful these castles really are.
The guides at both places were so warm and friendly and had answers to all my questions. Knowing their history and watching it in front of your eyes is truly a fulfilling feeling. I also had time to head to the St George’s Chapel nearby and see the place which has hosted royal weddings for centuries.
My final morning in London began with the Harry Potter Walking Tour at Warner Bros Studios. If you are a Potterhead, all I can say is it’s worth every single second. Even if you have a few hours, don’t miss this one tour. And if this wasn’t thrilling enough, I then went for the London Dungeon experience. My evening was for the Tower of London museum tour, while I spent my final night shopping for souvenirs at the local markets.
As I sat in my comfy hotel room the next morning before leaving for Heathrow, I couldn’t quite believe I had done it. I was sitting in a room that had incredible views of London’s old-world architecture. I had toured this stunning city all on my own and saw everything I always wanted to see here.
It was something my sixteen-year-old self had imagined while reading Dickens, and I had done it. It wouldn’t have been possible without the confidence Thrillophilia gave me with their all-round support, and I’ll always be grateful for that.