<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://hostfamilystay.com/blogs/visiting-london/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Host Family Stay - Our Blog , Visiting London</title><description>Host Family Stay - Our Blog , Visiting London</description><link>https://hostfamilystay.com/blogs/visiting-london</link><lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:44:04 +0100</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[TRASPORTI A LONDRA]]></title><link>https://hostfamilystay.com/blogs/post/trasporti-a-londra</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://hostfamilystay.com/Compressed images/Red London Telephone Booth Picture Postcard.png"/>Host Family Stay hah creato una guida che potrebbe aiutarti ad ottenere una panoramica sui trasporti londinesi.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_Do9VjpQ5TFyCSyLUEmd71g" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_0hTExXS2tpcEnEVEoQVWlA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_0hTExXS2tpcEnEVEoQVWlA"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_OpyLVdhjrb23zoYyugFLjw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_OpyLVdhjrb23zoYyugFLjw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_ZxOIZ4LcWUy0t3fqwH_LnQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_ZxOIZ4LcWUy0t3fqwH_LnQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;text-align:center;"><br></p><ol><li>Passaporto/ carta d'identità, senza uno di&nbsp; questi documenti non riuscirai nemmeno a salire sul tuo aereo. E’ importante averlo con te anche quando visiti la città e se sei maggiorenne ti verrà chiesto di mostrarlo prima di entrare in determinati posti, a Londra pub e alcuni ristoranti alla sera non ammettono ragazzi under 18 (sono molto rigidi su questo).</li><p><br></p><li><p>Se riesci, per maggior sicurezza, fai una fotocopia del tuo documento in modo di averlo sempre con te e magari lasciare il documento vero e proprio a casa in modo tale da non rischiare di perderlo.</p><p><br></p></li><li><p>Adattore per le prese! Tante persone non si ricordano che gli inglesi oltre a guidare in maniera opposta alla nostra, hanno anche gli interruttori delle prese differenti, il consiglio che ti diamo è di portarti un adattatore evitando così di ridurti a comprarlo a Londra che è sicuramente più “expensive”.<br></p><p>Se vuoi caricare contemporaneamente più apparecchi elettronici ti basta comprare l’adattatore di presa universale, ovvero con anche 1/2 due uscite USB in modo da ricaricare tranquillamente anche telefono e tablet.</p><p><br></p></li><li><p>Non dimenticare di portarti un piccolo kit di medicine che solitamente utilizzi.Il tempo a Londra è giocherellone, può essere il sole grande come una casa e qualche minuto iniziare a piovere… Fai attenzione al vento e ai cambiamenti climatici che ti puoi ammalare da un momento all’altro.<br></p><p><br></p></li><li><p>Rimanendo sempre il tema clima ti consigliamo anche di portarti un ombrellino tascabile in modo tale da non occupare troppo spazio in valigia. Ogni londinese che si rispetti.<br></p><p><br></p></li><li><p>Portati vestiti adatti al clima londinese, ovvero anche se visiti Londra nel periodo estivo devi avere a portata di mano anche dei vestiti caldi.&nbsp;</p><p>Suggerimento: vestiti a cipolla per affrontare meglio il clima londinese.</p><p><br></p></li><li><p>Se ne hai la possibilità portati dietro una carta di credito, viene accettato come metodo di pagamento praticamente in tutti i negozi! Se vuoi invece avere anche dei contanti con te ti conviene cambiarli in Italia che in Inghilterra ti prendono tanti soldi per il cambio/ commissione.<br></p><p><br></p></li><li><p>Se sei una persona sportiva non dimenticare di portarti il necessario per praticare sport (scarpe, maglia e pantaloncini idonei al tuo sport).&nbsp;<br></p><p><br></p></li><li><p>Molti degli studenti si portano dietro anche tablet o computer, questi apparecchi elettronici potranno aiutarti anche ad approfondire la lingua inglese ad esempio guardando film in lingua e cercare il significato delle parole che non fanno ancora parte del tuo vocabolario.</p><p><br></p></li><li><p>Giusto per darti il nostro ultimo consiglio, portati una macchina fotografica ! Sicuramente se ti piace viaggiare e visitare nuovi posti non perderti l’occasione di andare in centro Londra a scattare qualche magnifica foto ricordo!!!</p></li></ol><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><p>Ora la valigia è fatta e l’unica cosa che devi fare è salire a bordo e goderti il viaggio prima di iniziare questa magnifica nuova avventura !!!Magari per te è la prima volta che viaggi da solo e sei anche un pò timido a chiedere informazioni in un nuovo posto in cui parlano anche un’altra lingua… proprio per questo la cosa migliore sarebbe già informarsi come raggiungere la propria nuova casa prima di partire, giusto per avere un’idea di quali mezzi pubblici necessiti. Fai attenzione che non è possibile pagare in banconote/ monete trasporti pubblici, i soli due metodi di pagamento sono: carta contactless o Oyster Card. Come fare ad ottenere una Oyster Card? E’ molto facile comprare una Oyster Card, la prima cosa che devi fare è cercare un negozio in cui le vendono; solitamente sono collocati vicino alle stazioni.&nbsp;Il costo della carta è di £5 , dopo di che dovrai ricaricarla ( fare il top up ) e poi potrai tranquillamente viaggiare!!</p><p><br></p><p style="text-align:center;font-size:20px;"><img src="/Compressed%20images/The-Lounge-Cafe-2-.png" style="width:545px;height:364px;" alt="Coffee Place, Host Family Stay"><br></p><p style="font-size:25px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:25px;">Guida sui trasporti a Londra</p><p><br></p><p>Host Family Stay hah creato una guida che potrebbe aiutarti ad ottenere una panoramica sui trasporti londinesi.Ti abbiamo fornito i viaggi classici, il prezzo e ulteriori informazioni e link per aiutarti a scegliere i giusti trasporti che soddisferanno i tuoi bisogni.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size:24px;">Arrivo a Londra</span></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><br></p><div style="text-align:center;width:810.444px;margin-left:40px;"><div style="width:395.222px;"><img src="/Compressed%20images/630x355.jpg" alt="London Heathrow Airport, Host Family Stay"><br></div><div style="width:395.222px;"><br></div></div><p><strong>Trasporto dall’aeroporto di&nbsp; Heathrow</strong></p><p>A parte London City Airport , Heathrow e’ quello più’ vicino al centro di Londra . E’ circa 16 miglia da Victoria e ha dei buon collegamenti con il centro</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Heathrow Express</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p><p>La più’ veloce rotta che porta da Heathrow al centro di Londra e’ Heathrow Express. Ogni 15 minuti ci sono treni che partono dal terminal 2 e 3 verso Paddington e Zona 1</p><p>I treni partono anche dal terminal 4 e 5 ma con meno frequenza, infatti ci sono meno treni che partono per ogni ora . Puoi trovare maggiori informazioni <a href="https://www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions/by-rail-or-train/heathrow-express" title="Heathrow Transport &amp; Directions" target="_blank" rel="">here</a>.<br></p><p><strong>Durata del viaggio:</strong> 15 - 20 minuti.</p><p><strong>Prezzo:</strong> Comprando il biglietto all ticket office ti costerà&nbsp; £25 per l’andata e £37 per l’andata e il ritorno.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Underground di Londra&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>La via migliore per raggiungere il centro di Londra e’ prendendo la metropolitana. La linea&nbsp; <a href="/#The Piccadilly Underground" title="The Piccadilly Underground" rel="">The Piccadilly Underground</a> passa dai terminal e tutte le vie per il centro , la metropolitana può’ richiedere anche un'ora. Puoi usare la tua contactless o carta di credito per pagare la tariffa.</p><p><strong>Durata del viaggio:</strong> 50 - 60 minuti.</p><p><strong>Prezzo:&nbsp;</strong>Un biglietto standard comprato al ticket office ti può’ costare £6 per l’andata e £12 per andata e ritorno, se vuoi risparmiare un po’ puoi pagare con la Oyster Card or la contactless o con la carta di credito e viaggiare tra i £3.10-£5.10 per l’andata e i £6.20-£10.20 per andata e ritorno!</p><p><br></p><div style="text-align:center;width:810.444px;"><div style="width:395.222px;"><img src="/Compressed%20images/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-5Z9vYs5CPdwUiJLM.jpg" alt="Train Station - London, Host Family Stay"><br></div></div><p><strong><em><br></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Transport For London (TFL)</em></strong></p><p><a href="/#Transport for London" title="Transport for London" rel="">Transport for London</a> ha i treni che lavorano dai terminal 2 e 3 fino al centro di Londra e West London. Dal terminal 4 e 5 puoi prendere la navetta per raggiungere il terminal 2 e 3.&nbsp; Le ferrovie del treno TFL partono ogni 30 minuti e il prezzo è’ abbastanza ragionevole paragonato a quello di Heathrow Express; e anche qui puoi usare la tua contactless o carta di credito .</p><p><strong>Durata del viaggio:</strong> Approssimativamente 25 minuti.</p><p><strong>Prezzo:</strong> £10.20 per un biglietto di andata durante le ore di punta e £10.10 durante gli orari non di punta.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Quali sono gli orari di punta?</em></p><p><em>Orari di punta: 06:30 - 09:30 e 16:00 - 19:00 dal lunedi al venerdi.</em></p><p><em>Orari non di punta: In tutti gli altri orari.</em></p><p><em></em><br></p><p><strong>Suggerimento:</strong> controlla se il tuo biglietto e’ possibile comprarlo come biglietto non nell’orario di punta, ogni volta che compri il biglietto alle macchinette puoi risparmiare soldi!</p><p>Per maggiori informazioni sui prezzi della metro e treni, orari di punta e no clicca <a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/find-fares/tube-and-rail-fares" target="_blank">here</a>!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>National Express Coach</em></strong></p><p>A partire da £6.00 puoi prendere il&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nationalexpress.com/en/destinations/london/heathrow-to-london" title="National Express" target="_blank" rel="">National Express Coach</a> per London Victoria station e molte altre stazioni in centro Londra. La durata del viaggio e’ leggermente più lunga di quella del treno, ma se vuoi assicurarti un posto e il wifi gratis questa è’ la via migliore per viaggiare verso il centro. Le partenze dei bus sono sia dai terminal 2,3,4 e 5.I biglietti devono essere acquistati in anticipo!</p><p><strong>Durata del viaggio:</strong> 40 - 80 minuti</p><p><strong>Prezzo:</strong> Il prezzo per un biglietto di sola andata parte dai soli £6.00!! Puoi anche comprare il biglietto di andata-ritorno online.</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Taxi</strong></em></p><p>I <a href="/#taxis at Heathrow Airport" title="taxis at Heathrow Airport" rel="">taxis at Heathrow Airport</a>&nbsp; sono disponibili fuori&nbsp; da ogni terminal ma richiede circa un’ora a causa del traffico londinese. Se preferisci un po’ di privacy e forse un piccolo riposino prima di arrivare alla tua destinazione potrebbe essere la scelta giusta per te.</p><p><strong>Durata del viaggio:</strong> Approssimativamente 60 minuti</p><p><strong>Prezzo:</strong> £45.00 - £70.00<br></p><div style="text-align:center;"><div><hr style="width:790.444px;"></div></div><p><br></p><p><strong>Trasporto da&nbsp; Gatwick Airport</strong></p><p>Sebbene &nbsp;<a href="/#Gatwick Airport" title="Gatwick Airport" rel="">Gatwick Airport</a> e’ circa a 32 miglia da London Victoria, in macchina, ci sono molti tipi di trasporti da questo aeroporto internazionale. Inoltre ci sono molte connessione adatte per te se vuoi visitare citta’ collocate nell’ costa sud dell'Inghilterra.</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Gatwick Express</strong></em></p><p>Il <a href="/#Gatwick Express" title="Gatwick Express" rel="">Gatwick Express</a> impiega ad arrivare a Londra solamente 30 minuti e questi treni partono ogni 15 minuti partendo dalla stazione ferroviaria dell’aeroporto di Gatwick. Se prenoti il biglietto online puoi risparmiare (clicca qui) <a href="https://www.gatwickexpress.com/offers-and-discounts/discounts/10-online-discount" title="Gatwick Express Discounts" target="_blank" rel="">save 10% on your tickets</a>.</p><p><strong>Durata del viaggio:</strong> 30 minuti</p><p><strong>Prezzo:</strong> se compri il biglietto al ticket office, costerà £19.90 per l’andata e quello andate e ritorno sarà di £36.70.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Southern &amp; Thameslink Services</em></strong></p><p>Ogni 15 minuti puoi salire su un treno da&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southernrailway.com/" title="Southern Railway" target="_blank" rel="">Southern</a>. La durata del viaggio per London Victoria e’ di circa 35 minuti e puoi comprare il biglietto alla stazione o semplicemente utilizzare la &nbsp;<a href="https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/entry.do" target="_blank">Oyster card</a> o la tua contactless.<br></p><p>Come i treni da Southern, <a href="https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/" title="Thameslink Railway" target="_blank" rel="">Thameslink</a> e <a href="https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/" title="Great Northern Rail" target="_blank" rel="">Great Northern</a> partono 4 treni ogni ora.&nbsp; Alcune delle destinazioni sono London Bridge, Farringdon, St. Pancras International e London Blackfriars. Vengono accettati biglietti di carta e i pagamenti con contactless</p><p><strong>Durata del viaggio:&nbsp;</strong>Tra i 30 e 45 minuti</p><p><strong></strong><strong>Prezzo:</strong><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.southernrailway.com/" title="Southern Railway" target="_blank" rel="">Southern</a>: Per un biglietto cartaceo comprato al ticket office, ti costa <strong>£16.70</strong> per un biglietto di sola andata per Victoria Station but se scegli di pagare con la <a href="https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/entry.do" title="Oyster Card" target="_blank" rel="">Oyster card</a> o la contactless il costo sarà solo di <strong>£14.50</strong> durante l’ora di punta e <strong>£8.50</strong> negli altri orari. Un biglietto di andata e ritorno costa <strong>£33.40</strong> se compri quello cartaceo mentre se effettui il pagamento con la contactless o Oyster card equivale a <strong>£29.40</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Thameslink: Il biglietto al ticket office durante le ore di punta e’ <strong>£12.50</strong> mentre negli altri orari <strong>£9.70</strong>. Se utilizzi la contactless il costo ammonta a <strong>£15.10</strong> negli orari di punta mentre durante il resto della giornata e’ di <strong>£8.30</strong>. Inquesto caso però la via più’ economica e’ l’acquisto del biglietto cartaceo dove si risparmiano <strong>£2.60</strong>. Tienilo bene a mente se programmi di viaggiare nelle ore di punta.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.nationalexpress.com/en/destinations/london/gatwick-to-london" title="National Express Coach" target="_blank" rel="">National Express Coach:</a></p><p>Il &nbsp;National Express ha anche i pullman che ti possono portare in molte zone di Londra. La durata e’ sempre un po’ più lunga ma se vuoi un viaggio comodo e col wifi e’ la scelta giusta!!</p><p><strong>Durata del viaggio:</strong> Approssimativamente 110 minuti.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Prezzo:</strong> da £5.00 per un biglietto di sola andata a £10 per andata e ritorno.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.easybus.com/en/routes/london-gatwick/" title="EasyBus " target="_blank" rel="">EasyBus da West Brompton</a></p><p>EasyBus e’ leggermente più economico del National Express Coach&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Durata del viaggio:</strong> 70 minuti circa.</p><p><strong>Prezzi:</strong> a partire da £4.00 per il biglietto di sola andata e £8.00 per andata e ritorno.</p><div style="text-align:center;width:810.444px;"><div style="width:395.222px;"><br></div><div style="width:395.222px;margin-left:40px;"><img src="/Compressed%20images/images.jpeg" style="width:407.2px;height:254px;" alt="London Taxis, Host Family Stay"><br></div><div style="width:395.222px;margin-left:40px;"><br></div></div><p><a href="https://taxis.gatwickairport.com/" title="Taxis at Gatwick Airport" target="_blank" rel="">Taxi</a></p><p>Prendendo il taxi dall’aeroporto Gatwick e’ conveniente ma e’ costoso lo stesso e non suggerito se hai un programma intenso.</p><p><strong>Durata del viaggio:</strong> approssimativamente 90 minuti (ci vuole più’ tempo se c’e’ molto traffico !!)&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Prezzo:</strong> £40.00-£70.00</p><p><br></p><div style="text-align:center;"><div><hr style="width:790.444px;"></div></div><p><br></p><p style="font-size:25px;">Girando per Londra&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Fare un giro turistico a Londra può essere eccitante ma essendo nuovo di Londra e non sapendo le tariffe dei trasporti tutto ciò potrebbe mandarti in confusione ; quindi qui c'è una semplice guida dei trasporti più’ convenienti.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><div style="text-align:center;width:810.444px;margin-left:40px;"><div style="width:395.222px;"><img src="/Compressed%20images/Bus-London1.jpg" alt="London Buses, Host Family Stay"><br></div><div style="width:395.222px;"><br></div></div><p><em><strong>Bus londinesi</strong></em></p><p>Se viaggi con <a href="/#buses in London" title="buses in London" rel="">buses in London</a> e usi la Oyster card o la contactless il prezzo di una corsa sarà di £1.50. Il prezzo non cambia in base alla durata del viaggio e non potrà mai essere superiore a questa cifra.</p><p><strong>Prezzo:&nbsp;</strong><a href="/#The Hopper Fare" title="The Hopper Fare" rel="">The Hopper Fare</a> ti permette di prendere un numero illimitato di bus e tram&nbsp; in un’ ora a soli £1.50.</p><p><br></p><div style="text-align:center;width:810.444px;margin-left:40px;"><div style="width:395.222px;"><img src="/Compressed%20images/Underground.jpg" alt="London Underground, Host Family Stay"><br></div></div><p><strong><em><br></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>London Underground</em></strong></p><p>Prendere la metro a Londra e’ conveniente ma può essere un fastidioso nelle ore di punta. Se vuoi saperne di più sul sistema dell’underground controlla il sito <a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/about-tfl/what-we-do/london-underground" title="TFL Underground" target="_blank" rel="">TFL's website</a>.</p><p><strong>Prezzo:&nbsp;</strong>un biglietto di sola andata per a zona 1 e 2, con un biglietto cartaceo, costa <strong>£4.90</strong> mentre con la <a href="https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/entry.do" title="Oyster" rel="">Oyster</a> o la contactless e’&nbsp; di soli <strong>£2.90</strong>. Viaggi nelle zone tra 1-3? La tariffa per il biglietto cartaceo e’ lo stesso (<strong>£4.90</strong>) mentre con la Oyster&nbsp;<strong>£3.30</strong>.<br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>London Travelcard</em></strong></p><p>Se stai pianificando di viaggiare, invece, tra la zona 1 e 4 e non vuoi comprare una Oyster card o non ti piace l’idea di pagare con la carta di credito, puoi comprare la <a href="/#Travelcard" title="Travelcard" rel="">Travelcard</a>.<br></p><p><strong>Prezzo:</strong> un biglietto giornaliero che vale tutto il tempo costa <strong>£12.90</strong>. Puoi anche comprare un biglietto settimanale che costa minimo <strong>£35.10</strong>. questa carta e’ valida nelle zone 1 e 2 . Con <strong>£41.20</strong> puoi usare la carta per muoverti nelle zone 1, 2 e 3 ed infine se vuoi arrivare a viaggiare fino alla zona 4 il costo della travel card e’ di <strong>£50.50</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Oyster &amp; Contactless Payment Card</strong></em></p><p>Se stai cercando di risparmiare soldi e viaggiare in diverse parti della citta’ , utilizzare la oyster Card o contactless e’ l’opzione migliore.</p><p>Prezzo: il daily capped price e’ di solo <strong>£7.00</strong> nelle zone 1 - 2 e&nbsp; <strong>£10.10</strong> nelle zone 1 - 4.</p><p><br></p><div style="text-align:center;width:810.444px;margin-left:40px;"><div style="width:395.222px;"><img src="/Compressed%20images/Santander-Bicycles.jpg" alt="Santander Bikes, Host Family Stay"><br></div></div><p><em><strong><br></strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Affitta una bicicletta!</strong></em></p><p><a href="/#The Santander Cycles" title="The Santander Cycles" rel="">The Santander Cycles</a>, che nel sistema londinese ha più di 750 postazioni e più’ di 11,000 biciclette! Per noleggiare una bicicletta devi avere una carta di credito o una “Santander Cycles” app per &nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.gov.tfl.cyclehire&hl=en_GB" title="Download App for Android" target="_blank" rel="">Android</a> e per <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/santander-cycles/id974792287" title="Download App for iOS" target="_blank" rel="">IOS</a> e registrarti per “pay-as-you-pedal”. Transport for London ha fatto <a href="https://londonblog.tfl.gov.uk/2019/11/05/santander-cycles-sightseeing/?intcmp=60245" title="Santander Cycles Routes" target="_blank" rel="">list with hidden-gem cycle routes in London</a>.<br></p><p>Prezzo: Le prime 24 ore costano solo <strong>2£</strong> e poi ogni 30 minuti al giorno sono gratuiti. quindi se stai pianificando di fare molti stop durante la tua giornata , questa è’ la migliore delle opzioni.&nbsp;</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_dyhe9FJqOK825rlGeU_gyQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_dyhe9FJqOK825rlGeU_gyQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:20px;text-align:center;">Dopo aver prenotato il tuo soggiorno a Londra e il biglietto aereo ti rimane solo più una cosa a cui pensare, ovvero alla valigia!!Tante persone sono solite a trascurare la valigia e rendersi conto troppo tardi che è giunto il momento di partire… proprio per questo noi possiamo darti qualche suggerimento per non dimenticare le cose importanti da portarti dietro; cominciamo!</p><p style="font-size:20px;text-align:center;"><br></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Published on 28th May 2019</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:58:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHAT TO DO IN LONDON IN JULY]]></title><link>https://hostfamilystay.com/blogs/post/What-to-do-in-london-in-july</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://hostfamilystay.com/Compressed images/photo-1513635269975-59663e0ac1ad.jpeg"/>Discover London's vibrant July scene with Host Family Stay! Explore events, attractions, and insider tips for an unforgettable summer experience.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_bKo46Wz5TRmmrQbkPXtQag" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_gk1KDZRr3n4xnjIxJdKGQA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_gk1KDZRr3n4xnjIxJdKGQA"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_oKJ6F9h-qq35L3hUncdmGA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_oKJ6F9h-qq35L3hUncdmGA"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_7QCmb_swMExf0C4tBtrwJA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_7QCmb_swMExf0C4tBtrwJA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:25px;">Ten things to do in London this month.<br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:20px;">Summer is here and there are plenty of exciting things to do in London! Here we give you 10 activities that you can attend this month in London to enjoy your summer even more!&nbsp;</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_FH8ZDmrnVVr8U5rwRSjdiA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_FH8ZDmrnVVr8U5rwRSjdiA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_FH8ZDmrnVVr8U5rwRSjdiA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_FH8ZDmrnVVr8U5rwRSjdiA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_FH8ZDmrnVVr8U5rwRSjdiA"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium zpimage-overlay zpimage-overlay-effect-static-bottom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/1-1.png" width="500" height="333.04" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="World Illustration Awards, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:560px !important;"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">World Illustration Awards</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_YHxHm9Fe_s3XrdeWDCuThw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_YHxHm9Fe_s3XrdeWDCuThw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">With over&nbsp;200 short listed entries this year you can explore wonderful illustrations! Attending this year's&nbsp;<a href="https://theaoi.com/world-illustration-awards/" target="_blank" rel="">World Illustration Awards</a> in Somerset House is a free experience so what are you waiting for?&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Where:&nbsp;Strand, London WC2R 1LA</p><p style="font-size:15px;">When: Thursday 11th of July - Sunday 28th of July</p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Tickets: Free!</p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_x8neMp0y6UtfTW4KLPkTxQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_x8neMp0y6UtfTW4KLPkTxQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_sHnetTjitL1Y6zr6B-Hi5Q" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_sHnetTjitL1Y6zr6B-Hi5Q"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_IsBFod2gWt0ZwbOSMe28hw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_IsBFod2gWt0ZwbOSMe28hw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_IsBFod2gWt0ZwbOSMe28hw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_IsBFod2gWt0ZwbOSMe28hw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_IsBFod2gWt0ZwbOSMe28hw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium zpimage-overlay zpimage-overlay-effect-static-bottom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/1-1-.png" width="500" height="333.04" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Greenwich Music Time, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:560px !important;"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Greenwich Music Time</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_J0kg3MJL2Ml03zvEIN1SOg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_J0kg3MJL2Ml03zvEIN1SOg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">Something magical will happen in Greenwich this Summer! Between two Old Royal Naval College buildings Greenwich Music Time will be held. This festival is outdoors and guests can enjoy live music whilst capturing the beautiful view from Greenwich that is&nbsp;overlooking the River Thames.</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Where: Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9NN</p><p style="font-size:15px;">When: Monday 1st of July - Sunday 7th of July</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><a href="/#Order tickets here" title="Order tickets here" rel="">Order tickets here</a><a href="https://www.greenwichmusictime.co.uk/line-up/" title="Order tickets here!&nbsp;" target="_blank" rel="">!</a>&nbsp;</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_38Z9rpDGQUr9GJ9ARUudrQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_38Z9rpDGQUr9GJ9ARUudrQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_tYNw6D7XYh5BnOnCjb1q5w" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_tYNw6D7XYh5BnOnCjb1q5w"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_MTLUkm_RM7-wW7PhYU4ycA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_MTLUkm_RM7-wW7PhYU4ycA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_MTLUkm_RM7-wW7PhYU4ycA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_MTLUkm_RM7-wW7PhYU4ycA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_MTLUkm_RM7-wW7PhYU4ycA"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium zpimage-overlay zpimage-overlay-effect-static-bottom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/1-2-.png" width="500" height="333.04" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:560px !important;"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships </span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_Y8fuR8shyqZL2MzlW3-Q1A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Y8fuR8shyqZL2MzlW3-Q1A"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">The world famous tennis championships in Wimbledon must not be missed!&nbsp;Didn’t get a chance to book tickets? Watch Wimbledon on<a href="https://londonist.com/london/sport/where-to-watch-wimbledon-on-the-big-screen-in-london" target="_blank">&nbsp;one of the big screens</a> in central London!&nbsp;<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Where:&nbsp;Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AG</p><p style="font-size:15px;">When: Monday 1st of July - Sunday 14th of July</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><a href="/#Ticket information here%21" title="Ticket information here!" rel="">Ticket information here!</a>&nbsp;</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_JsozUCnxvkLlwPmj4zumLQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_JsozUCnxvkLlwPmj4zumLQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_ya2-uthWevzo1QqYBdyz8Q" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_ya2-uthWevzo1QqYBdyz8Q"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_q_Mao_KESqdrEUF8mhaWXA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_q_Mao_KESqdrEUF8mhaWXA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_q_Mao_KESqdrEUF8mhaWXA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_q_Mao_KESqdrEUF8mhaWXA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_q_Mao_KESqdrEUF8mhaWXA"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium zpimage-overlay zpimage-overlay-effect-static-bottom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/1-3-.png" width="500" height="333.04" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Zip Now London, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:560px !important;"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Zip Now London</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_sHhTJEvQ8SLcCHHZO26FQA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_sHhTJEvQ8SLcCHHZO26FQA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">Want to experience the world’s biggest and fastest zipline? If you're an adrenaline junkie you’ll absolutely love this!&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Where: Archbishop’s Park, LONDON, SE1 7LE</p><p style="font-size:15px;">When: Until Sunday 15th of September</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_lC-boT6mn0hGRU-5tKBKzA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_lC-boT6mn0hGRU-5tKBKzA"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_lIdpMqlcgWJ5yP2C1Mp6_A" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_lIdpMqlcgWJ5yP2C1Mp6_A"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_L6odmWHac1BLsDda8JYgUg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_L6odmWHac1BLsDda8JYgUg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 560px !important ; height: 373px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_L6odmWHac1BLsDda8JYgUg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:560px ; height:373px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_L6odmWHac1BLsDda8JYgUg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:560px ; height:373px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_L6odmWHac1BLsDda8JYgUg"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original zpimage-overlay zpimage-overlay-effect-static-bottom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/1-4-.png" width="560" height="373" loading="lazy" size="original" alt="NG Traveller Food Festival, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">National Geographic Traveller Food Festival</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_9ino02wCTaMhZdYpijVN0A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_9ino02wCTaMhZdYpijVN0A"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">This two day food adventure will&nbsp;&quot;offer a unique range of culinary experiences from across the globe...&quot;.&nbsp;The main stage at this event, attendees will get insights in current food trends. Raymond Blanc, Andi Oliver, Romy Gill and&nbsp;Árpád Győrffy are just some of the chefs that will demonstrate, surprise and talk&nbsp;about&nbsp;with different, innovative and traditional dishes from all around the world! What are you waiting for?&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Where:&nbsp;52 Upper St, The Angel, London N1 0QH</p><p style="font-size:15px;">When: Saturday 20th of July - Sunday 21st of July</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><a href="/#Tickets can be bought here%21" title="Tickets can be bought here!" rel="">Tickets can be bought here!</a></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_u8BbkRN53VGodQ6j9Ax_tg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_u8BbkRN53VGodQ6j9Ax_tg"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_J8Gkz6fHre-YcIWFnuyeIw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_J8Gkz6fHre-YcIWFnuyeIw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_DN6QcvYrv8qiNEBeS4PwFw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_DN6QcvYrv8qiNEBeS4PwFw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_DN6QcvYrv8qiNEBeS4PwFw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_DN6QcvYrv8qiNEBeS4PwFw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_DN6QcvYrv8qiNEBeS4PwFw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium zpimage-overlay zpimage-overlay-effect-static-bottom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/1-5-.png" width="500" height="333.04" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Great British Food Festival, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:560px !important;"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Great British Food Festival</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_75IohkA2HuF8qZ_jnS1Qwg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_75IohkA2HuF8qZ_jnS1Qwg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">Whether you're a fan or a complete newbie to British food, this food festival will not only give you a 'taste of Britain' but also an idea of what the Brits love from abroad&nbsp;- did anyone say curry?&nbsp;Food challenges, cake-offs and much more will be going on! This is perfect for a family day out or a great time with friends.&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Where: Chiswick House and Gardens, Burlington Lane, London, W4 2RP</p><p style="font-size:15px;">When: Friday 12th of July - Sunday 14th of July</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><a href="https://greatbritishfoodfestival.com" title="Book tickets here" target="_blank" rel="">Book tickets here</a><a href="/#Book tickets here" title="Book tickets here!" rel="">!</a>*</p><p><span style="font-size:12px;font-style:italic;">*All 2020 events cancelled - book for events starting from April 2021</span></p></div>
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/1-6-.png" width="500" height="333.04" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Cartoon Museum - London, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:560px !important;"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Cartoon Museum</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_XcD1GfYUT3x23qqRoCFpsw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_XcD1GfYUT3x23qqRoCFpsw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">Over 6,000 original artworks and over 8,000 books and comics. These exhibitions aren't boring, we promise you! Whilst the&nbsp;cartoons make it an entertaining and interesting way of immersing in art, the <a href="https://www.cartoonmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Cartoon Museum </a>welcomes&nbsp;people of all ages. Plus&nbsp;the cheap admission fee makes it more than worth it!&nbsp;<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Where: 63 Wells Street, Fitzrovia, London W1A 3AE</p><p style="font-size:15px;">When: From 1st July</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Tickets: Adults enter for £8 (Students enter for only £3!) NOTE: Cannot be booked online. For further information click here!</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_979iAMjG7eRJKKo85CLkpQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_979iAMjG7eRJKKo85CLkpQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_ToWk2mlpvN8NorCkMprhOg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_ToWk2mlpvN8NorCkMprhOg"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_lR7vyEx9QK0t3HSBRzD56w" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_lR7vyEx9QK0t3HSBRzD56w"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_lR7vyEx9QK0t3HSBRzD56w"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_lR7vyEx9QK0t3HSBRzD56w"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_lR7vyEx9QK0t3HSBRzD56w"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium zpimage-overlay zpimage-overlay-effect-static-bottom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/1-7-.png" width="500" height="333.04" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="4th of July - Independence Day, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:560px !important;"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Independence Day</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_dmVzflEcljhgIvn0CsmPxQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_dmVzflEcljhgIvn0CsmPxQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">4th of July is celebrated in different locations around London. American restaurants, bars and pubs - you name it! Covent Garden, Haymarket and Shoreditch are just some of the locations of where events, food and drinks can be enjoyed whilst celebrating!&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Where: Various locations.&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">When: Thursday 4th of July</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_pRmD-UrhJYDHvfDZkZ-f4Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_pRmD-UrhJYDHvfDZkZ-f4Q"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_VmVFNZu-R1bJmS5i8Mx3kw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_VmVFNZu-R1bJmS5i8Mx3kw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_4JCUIHF6GOyFbmFrQnoJgA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_4JCUIHF6GOyFbmFrQnoJgA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_4JCUIHF6GOyFbmFrQnoJgA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_4JCUIHF6GOyFbmFrQnoJgA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.04px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_4JCUIHF6GOyFbmFrQnoJgA"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium zpimage-overlay zpimage-overlay-effect-static-bottom hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_YwApEZ2pwNLuo-limPK5Ig" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_YwApEZ2pwNLuo-limPK5Ig"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p>Organised by Cross Media, this is the largest exhibition that celebrates Japanese culture in the United Kingdom!&nbsp;</p><p>Where: Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX</p><p>When: Friday 12th of July - Sunday 14th of July</p><p><a href="https://hyperjapan.co.uk/festival/" title="Get your tickets here!" target="_blank" rel="">Get your tickets here!</a>*</p><p><span style="font-size:14px;font-style:italic;">*This festival is currently postponed due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.</span></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_8ymPGQo4CuCqHYX0wApEWg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_8ymPGQo4CuCqHYX0wApEWg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">Get ready for this years <a href="https://www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com/" target="_blank">Film and Comic Con in London</a>! The three day event will take place in Olympia and the following are just some of the stars that will be attending: Charlie Sheen from Two and a Half Men, Jason Isaacs and Tom Felton from Harry Potter, William Zabka from Cobra Kai, Joe Thomas and Blake Harrison from The Inbetweeners! Ian Somerhalder from The Vampire Diaries, and last but not least, Alfie Allen, Daniel Portman, Ian Whyte and Gemma Whelan from Game of Thrones!<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Where: Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London W14 8UX</p><p style="font-size:15px;">When: Friday 26th of July - Sunday 28th of July</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><a href="/#Tickets can be booked here%21" title="Tickets can be booked here!" rel="">Tickets can be booked here!</a></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_9LhOZbvq3C5quPftjop1IA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_9LhOZbvq3C5quPftjop1IA"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_DmsrGp2zLsDC2hIqzI-R8A" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_DmsrGp2zLsDC2hIqzI-R8A"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_G27y9zXMnHiRWdUvmQyUfg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_G27y9zXMnHiRWdUvmQyUfg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 554.17px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_G27y9zXMnHiRWdUvmQyUfg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:554.17px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_G27y9zXMnHiRWdUvmQyUfg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:554.17px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_G27y9zXMnHiRWdUvmQyUfg"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/photo-1502302800694-ff6ec595e6e3.jpeg" width="500" height="554.17" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="FesTeaVal - London, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1080px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_C0E9rvyuHO81AFb9oHXvNw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_C0E9rvyuHO81AFb9oHXvNw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>1. FesTEAval</strong></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">From the 13th - 14th of April, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM you can explore national tea day 2019 at this fesTEAval! Some of the activities include&nbsp;experiencing&nbsp;a &quot;Beauteabar&quot; and&nbsp;stepping into Virtual &quot;Realitea&quot; to see&nbsp;a tea garden in Bangladesh. You can also try out new tea brands and buy some tasty tea!&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Price: Ticket is £15.00</p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Location: Tobacco Quay, Wapping Ln, London E1W 2SF</p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_2_rbhZHJDoQq2yQLGhyg0w" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_2_rbhZHJDoQq2yQLGhyg0w"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_m1kcoXHeSMs3vzSRqEoyOg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_m1kcoXHeSMs3vzSRqEoyOg"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_UDSmGIfVberLcRIGWtXBxg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_UDSmGIfVberLcRIGWtXBxg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 351.85px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_UDSmGIfVberLcRIGWtXBxg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:351.85px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_UDSmGIfVberLcRIGWtXBxg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:351.85px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_UDSmGIfVberLcRIGWtXBxg"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/photo-1518731795907-78624954cdb3.jpeg" width="500" height="351.85" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Underbelly Festival, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1080px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_q9dFfmNVRhLFzHKYSFmxeA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_q9dFfmNVRhLFzHKYSFmxeA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>2. Underbelly Festival</strong></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">It’s <em>the live entertainment company’s</em> 11th festival on South Bank this year and there’s something for everyone - it’s one of the biggest multi arts events in London! Circus, music, dance, children’s shows, theatre, cabaret and comedy can be experienced.</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Price: Tickets from £9.50-£23.50</p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Location: Belvedere Road Coach Park, London, SE1 8XX</p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_-s4Njm388-QskFsifSAVew" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_-s4Njm388-QskFsifSAVew"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_TqoagddzYuK0Fr-5C9NNnA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_TqoagddzYuK0Fr-5C9NNnA"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_W1mGfHzBOETgN2V4bQcRXA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_W1mGfHzBOETgN2V4bQcRXA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.33px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_W1mGfHzBOETgN2V4bQcRXA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.33px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_W1mGfHzBOETgN2V4bQcRXA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.33px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_W1mGfHzBOETgN2V4bQcRXA"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1515588088170-833ff239af88?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;q=80&amp;fm=jpg&amp;crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;w=1080&amp;fit=max&amp;ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjQ1Nzk3fQ" width="500" height="333.33" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Chocolate Cocktail, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1080px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_Hi8nLawBCs1D3oRnxdOqlg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Hi8nLawBCs1D3oRnxdOqlg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>3. The Chocolate Cocktail Club</strong><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Chocolate lover? Head out to London's first ever chocolate cocktail bar! A ticket will get you a seat in the bar and one &quot;chocotini&quot; cocktail! The club is open between April the 10th and&nbsp;May the 29th!&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Price: £10 (Tickets must be purchased in the club)&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Location: 202 Brick Ln, Shoreditch, London E1 6SA&nbsp;</p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_KkSsVJxT7cGkdUCyY6EZwQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_KkSsVJxT7cGkdUCyY6EZwQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_CG-qMEeWGe5A02em85PCeg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_CG-qMEeWGe5A02em85PCeg"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_mQo2eeRkL53sd8z2iJqQUA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_mQo2eeRkL53sd8z2iJqQUA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.33px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_mQo2eeRkL53sd8z2iJqQUA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.33px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_mQo2eeRkL53sd8z2iJqQUA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.33px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_mQo2eeRkL53sd8z2iJqQUA"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-rrN3091UrOh.jpg" width="500" height="333.33" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Easter in London, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1080px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_TZoYGYZmmG2JM2DHKN10Sw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_TZoYGYZmmG2JM2DHKN10Sw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>4. Easter in London</strong><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">From the 19th - 22nd of April, you and your family or friends can experience Easter in London this year - there are many events taking place, suitable for both children and adults! There will be plenty of activities such as Easter eggs hunts and fairs. <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/join-the-cadbury-easter-egg-hunts" target="_blank">Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt</a> is just one of the many Easter egg hunts in London. Visit the Horniman Easter Fair for even more fun!</p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_mGB0qHUkpwDe4OAKa_yoYA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_mGB0qHUkpwDe4OAKa_yoYA"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_lkx5IVhGgERDvkqIcQ2yng" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_lkx5IVhGgERDvkqIcQ2yng"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_hu3MYvE5vWV01bfqm-QfOg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_hu3MYvE5vWV01bfqm-QfOg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 666.67px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_hu3MYvE5vWV01bfqm-QfOg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:666.67px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_hu3MYvE5vWV01bfqm-QfOg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:666.67px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_hu3MYvE5vWV01bfqm-QfOg"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-6hJ5G9fLnQlymw.jpg" width="500" height="666.67" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Popcorn, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1080px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_MOovtyjsOgJSDd6NOmmb5Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_MOovtyjsOgJSDd6NOmmb5Q"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>5. New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival</strong></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong></strong><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">This film festival 'encourages community involvement through film' and it's completely free. Movies such as &quot;Into the Wild&quot;, &quot;Inside Out&quot; and more will be shown in various locations.&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:15px;">27th of April - 5th of May 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Price: Free event</p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Location: Multiple locations</p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_LERePSi5ccDUeVge-dBtDg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_LERePSi5ccDUeVge-dBtDg"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_7Xp3eB6-Wzh3JdzqhHbFpQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_7Xp3eB6-Wzh3JdzqhHbFpQ"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_LFaf-XtCjYn3KRvnxA-Bew" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_LFaf-XtCjYn3KRvnxA-Bew"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 620.42px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_LFaf-XtCjYn3KRvnxA-Bew"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:620.42px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_LFaf-XtCjYn3KRvnxA-Bew"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:620.42px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_LFaf-XtCjYn3KRvnxA-Bew"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-5MdDTJHJ7db.jpg" width="500" height="620.42" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="The Scream - Painting, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1200px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_GmDSbEumU8EzPZeHYcnpXg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_GmDSbEumU8EzPZeHYcnpXg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>6. Edward Munch: Love and Angst</strong><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Known for&nbsp;“The Scream” and a painter that in some cases could be referred to as 'Norway's answer to Vincent Van Gogh', Edward Munch's Love and Angst Exhibition shows techniques and much more that has made Edward Munch one of the first &quot;modern artists&quot; in the world.&nbsp;<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">11th of April - 21st of July</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Price: Adult ticket is £17 &amp; £14 if you’re a student. Access is free for members</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Location: The British Museum</p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Great Russell St, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG</p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_W7XEYp8c2Zl3PXzF7C4a8w" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_W7XEYp8c2Zl3PXzF7C4a8w"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_IfBgudw4DUGcaQP9STA9ww" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_IfBgudw4DUGcaQP9STA9ww"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_mhwX1YO3NsctGXBOrg1Shw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_mhwX1YO3NsctGXBOrg1Shw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 331.02px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_mhwX1YO3NsctGXBOrg1Shw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:331.02px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_mhwX1YO3NsctGXBOrg1Shw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:331.02px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_mhwX1YO3NsctGXBOrg1Shw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/photo-1523387364157-5ab552d1d0ee.jpeg" width="500" height="331.02" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Springfest - London Bar, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1080px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_fbKL0IQ9Z8PpxLL3jJJGXA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_fbKL0IQ9Z8PpxLL3jJJGXA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>7. Springfest</strong></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">This German Bier Festival takes place on Good Friday,19th of April, from&nbsp;5:30 PM to&nbsp;10:30 PM. There will be live music, premium German 'biers' to try, epic street food, schnapps and much more!&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Price: £19.20</p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Location: Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY</p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_N7l5Ckm3qBZbncm8v9SU9A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_N7l5Ckm3qBZbncm8v9SU9A"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_LbkfjgIEn4gTYvgk0ldi4A" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_LbkfjgIEn4gTYvgk0ldi4A"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_C547S6ZD8YWfW8lZ38KH-Q" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_C547S6ZD8YWfW8lZ38KH-Q"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 751.88px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_C547S6ZD8YWfW8lZ38KH-Q"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:751.88px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_C547S6ZD8YWfW8lZ38KH-Q"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:751.88px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_C547S6ZD8YWfW8lZ38KH-Q"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-P0nSUjvcuFDM4JB.jpg" width="500" height="751.88" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Lego - The Brick Bar, London, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1064px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_VkIVw0gVrNpWjl3Q--7olw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_VkIVw0gVrNpWjl3Q--7olw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>8. The Brick Bar: London</strong></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong></strong><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">A fan of Lego? An all-things-lego bar has opened in a secret location in Shoreditch - they even have a ping pong table made out of 22,500 bricks!&nbsp; Try their Instagram worthy menu. The ticket includes 90 minutes in the awesome bar and&nbsp;lots of contests.</p><p style="font-size:15px;">25th - 28th of April (&amp; 10th - 11th of May)</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Price: Tickets start from £28.96 and have to be pre-booked</p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Location: Secret location in Shoreditch</p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_8ETmFXFsDBtzFr16OSY9jQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_8ETmFXFsDBtzFr16OSY9jQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_vsc2d9WL7EPMH9Bx-bHrkg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_vsc2d9WL7EPMH9Bx-bHrkg"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_delmHbhiyNzE4mvZ0KaKVQ" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_delmHbhiyNzE4mvZ0KaKVQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.33px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_delmHbhiyNzE4mvZ0KaKVQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.33px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_delmHbhiyNzE4mvZ0KaKVQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.33px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_delmHbhiyNzE4mvZ0KaKVQ"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_-dJpCC-ojckLuE6tBcnkxA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_-dJpCC-ojckLuE6tBcnkxA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>9. Tulips at Eltham Palace</strong></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong></strong><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Enjoy a garden tour with expert gardeners&nbsp;in Eltham Palace and see some of the 20,000 tulips that are planted around the garden.&nbsp;<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">8th - 21st of April (excluding Saturdays) Tours are between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM.<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Price: Adult ticket - £15.40, Child ticket - £9.20</p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Location: Court Yard, London SE9 5QE</p></div>
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/photo-1501621965065-c6e1cf6b53e2.jpeg" width="500" height="332.41" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="North End Road Market, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1080px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_e4Vf2fCZPtOkruZ5EUUJcA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_e4Vf2fCZPtOkruZ5EUUJcA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong>10. North End Road Market</strong></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><strong></strong><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">A traditional and historic market in the heart of Fulham. Wander between stalls with food, drinks, things to buy and live entertainment!</p><p style="font-size:15px;">14th of April from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Price: Free entrance</p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Location: North End Road, Fulham, London SW6</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_jDXFTitQ248A5gO8A-n0yA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_jDXFTitQ248A5gO8A-n0yA"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_ahkDi1rhvXqxDr_cXDxTFg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_ahkDi1rhvXqxDr_cXDxTFg"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_uVZNsrKBIekmy61j8FXQuA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_uVZNsrKBIekmy61j8FXQuA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:15px;">We hope you liked this months &quot;10 things to do in London&quot;, check out our </span><a href="/blogs#Blog" title="other posts" rel="">other posts</a><span style="font-size:15px;"> where you will find more ideas on what to do in London! If you are planning to come to London and haven't found accommodation yet then we'd love to offer you an unforgettable experience. Read </span><a href="/about-us#about us" title="about us " rel="">about us</a><span style="font-size:15px;"> to find out more about&nbsp;</span><a href="/#Host Family Stay" title="Host Family Stay" rel="">Host Family Stay</a><a href="https://builder.sitelio.com/">.</a></span><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Published on 1st April 2019</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:23:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warum Sollte Man Für Einen Aufenthalt Nach London Kommen?]]></title><link>https://hostfamilystay.com/blogs/post/kommen-nach-london-um-zu-bleiben</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://hostfamilystay.com/Compressed images/Tower_Bridge_London_Feb_2006.jpg"/>Warum sollte man für einen Aufenthalt nach London kommen? Durch die multinationale Kultur der englischen Hauptstadt ist für jeden etwas dabei.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_gfT34ll-QkqjL1HnUbifvw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_Yxza6Z63qkkgo3ht8ZazxQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Yxza6Z63qkkgo3ht8ZazxQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_Bzrsfqlv1CX-P-e4wrpyTg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Bzrsfqlv1CX-P-e4wrpyTg"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_CQR7hOFlS4bBAQQGld6HTw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_CQR7hOFlS4bBAQQGld6HTw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">London zählt seit jeher zu den meistbesuchten und beliebtesten Reisezielen Europas. Durch die multinationale Kultur der englischen Hauptstadt ist für jeden etwas dabei. Von Geschichte, über Kultur sowie die Variation kulinarischer Köstlichkeiten hat London durch seinen Flair und großer Beliebtheit viel zu bieten. Neben den Gourmet-Fanatikern kommen auch die Fashionista nicht zu kurz. Lass dich von der Anzahl der Menschen in der Oxford Street überwältigen, von den Preisen in Knightsbridge und den Boutiquen rund um die Carnaby Street verzaubern.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Die besten Momente einer Reise nach London sind die, die man nicht erwartet. Es gibt Dinge, die man nicht weiß, bevor man sie nicht persönlich erlebt hat, wie ruhig die Grünflächen in einer so lebhaften Stadt sein können, oder wie unverwechselbar sich verschiedene Viertel anfühlen können. Die einzigartigen Erinnerungen können nur entstehen, wenn man in die Stadt reist, bequeme Schuhe anzieht und auf Entdeckungsreise geht.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Vielleicht willst gerade du eine solche Reise machen, weil du dich für ein Praktikum in einer Millionen-Metropole interessierst? Viele junge Leute kommen jährlich nach London um Arbeitserfahrungen in einem marktführenden Londoner Unternehmen zu sammeln und können damit nicht nur ihre Sprachkenntnisse verbessern, sondern gewinnen auch an Selbstvertrauen. Sie lassen sich auch nicht von Dingen, wie beispielsweise die allseits bekannten hohen Lebenshaltungskosten, abschrecken. Es gibt viele alternative Möglichkeiten, um in London Geld einzusparen. Statt teuren Apartments existieren viele Gastfamilien in ganz London, die sich immer wieder über neuen Besuch freuen.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Unser hostfamilystay-team vermittelt Studenten und Praktikanten bei freundlichen Gastfamilien, sowie in Wohngemeinschaften mit anderen jungen Leuten das ganze Jahr über.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Auch der öffentliche Nahverkehr ist monatlich gesehen ein kostspieliges Transportmittel. Wer hier jedoch vermehrt auf Busse statt U-Bahn setzt, kann monatlich einiges einsparen. Der Aufenthalt in London ist letztendlich eine tolle Erfahrung, bei der junge Menschen viele Eindrücke mitnehmen und besonders die Sprache, sowie den Londoner Lifestyle kennen lernen.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Wenn ihr Lust auf eine Abwechslung eures täglichen Alltags habt ist London definitiv eine Option wert. Neben dem Praktikum oder dem Sprachunterricht warten viele spannende Dinge auf euch, die ihr so schnell nicht wieder vergessen werdet. Wer eine neue Herausforderung sucht und auch mal gerne ins kalte Wasser geschmissen werden will, ist jetzt der richtige Zeitpunkt für dich, um über eine Reise nach London nachzudenken. Unser freundliches Team von Host Family Stay hilft Ihnen gerne bei der Suche nach einer Unterkunft oder einem Praktikum in unserem Netzwerk.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Published on 18th December 2019&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:14:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's It Like Staying In A London Homestay?]]></title><link>https://hostfamilystay.com/blogs/post/Whats-It-Like-Staying-In-A-London-Homestay</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://hostfamilystay.com/Compressed images/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-X2Ic3LJP12d1nk.jpg"/>Discover London through local eyes! Experience authentic hospitality with Host Family Stay. Live like a local in a London homestay. Book now!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_80Glif8yRzujo5qX6-pckA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_gWbmrKNZRpCK1SsnTWIgGQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_bJjjlUgPQbGrLheyIWntqQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_RlpsQAu0SrmWkDIwBgW5iQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_RlpsQAu0SrmWkDIwBgW5iQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:justify;">&quot;I was a little nervous before I came to London, because it was the first time that I travelled to another country without my parents; now that I’ve gotten to know everyone here, I don't want to leave!&quot; said Patrick, 17, from Denmark at the end of his London homestay.</p><p style="font-size:20px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Leaving home and moving to an entirely&nbsp;different country is hard, especially for those with little international or travel experience. Although young people have a strong desire and curiosity to experience new things, many can feel lonely and confused when arriving and settling down in a new city.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Living with a local family means that you can be given advice on some of the fundamentals in city living, such as transport routes, tips on the use of services or access to the best places in the local area. Access to these benefits mean that finding a homestay is becoming more and more popular among international students.<br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>​​</strong><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Patrick is an international student who decided to do an internship in London before beginning his professional career. He chose an affordable accommodation at Host Family Stay and was happy to share his experience with us:<br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>What made you decide to stay with a host family instead of a student residence?</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">&quot;Well, before coming to London I was anxious because it was my first time going abroad without my family. I felt that living in a student residence, full of other international students or young people made me a little claustrophobic, only making my situation worse. So I filled out the application for Host Family Stay. My host family, Emily and Matt, made me feel at home and I was relieved to have a little support from them.&quot;</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong><br></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>What did you expect from London and your host family before coming here?</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">&quot;Oh, I didn’t really know what to expect. All I heard before was that London is nothing like my hometown, and that it is a huge city to get used to. I was confused as to how I would get used to it so quickly, but Emily explained the TFL (Transport For London) and showed me how easy it was to use. Matt was kind enough to show me some of Central London, and introduce me to the&nbsp;stores I could find near his home.&quot;</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>What is the funniest thing you’ve done with your host family?</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">&quot;We had quite a few moments, but one of the most memorable things was making lunch for my hosts, I made Danish meatballs with rice and rye bread; it was a great dinner party and we were laughing all evening about the differences between my town in Denmark and London.&quot;</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>It sounds like you've had a&nbsp;</strong><strong>great relationship</strong><strong> with your&nbsp;host family. Did you have any disputes during your </strong><strong>stay</strong><strong>&nbsp;at all?</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">&quot;Indeed, I have a great relationship with my hosts, but no. I was just informed on some of the household rules on the first day and I kept my promise to follow them. There have been good vibes in the home and I can certainly say I truly enjoyed my stay as well as making new friendly acquaintances in London. Emily and Matt are both my Facebook friends now.&quot;</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>What did you learn from your host family?</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">&quot;First of all, I improved my English a lot. Emily’s tips on the specific words and pronunciation was very useful. I also gained a better understanding of London culture and traditions during my homestay. Matt is a big fan of cricket, and he explained the rules to me and even invited me to watch his team game one day!&quot;</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Would you recommend a host family to your friends?</strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">&quot;Definitely, yes! London is a big city and it has quite expensive accommodations. So, staying with a host family has many advantages. You can certainly stay in the hostels or other room share flats, however, nothing will compensate for the caring family environment and practical help you get. Although I was confused and nervous before coming to England, it was much harder to leave London and my new friends. &quot;<br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">&quot;Matt and Emily will always be welcome in Århus, my hometown!&quot;<br></p><p style="text-align:left;"><br style="font-size:15px;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Published on 22nd June 2018</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Tricks To Make Your Stay In London Easier]]></title><link>https://hostfamilystay.com/blogs/post/10-Tricks-To-Make-Your-Stay-In-London-Easier</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://hostfamilystay.com/10 hacks.jpg"/>Discover 10 invaluable tricks to enhance your London experience during your host family stay. Maximize comfort and enjoyment with insider tips!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_tIuLf8IES7qmMVoRdGwfBA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_e_NYcZCvS8mH2AzN6yXAEQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_dhxMJzDsTqi6Mwj3_uyEcg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_rthyyfSgSY-Q6HSqxtIGAA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_rthyyfSgSY-Q6HSqxtIGAA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:18px;">London is one of the most beautiful and greatest metropolises in the world, and living here may not always be easy, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the city. From the complex public transport system to the high price of living — it can sometimes be quite challenging to keep yourself entertained without spending all of your money. Don’t give up though! Host Family Stay has put together some great 'London life-hacks’ to share so that you can quickly adapt to the city life.</span></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><strong></strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Tube Hack:</span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;">&nbsp;London’s streets are constantly packed with traffic jams. That’s why instead of driving their own cars, most Londoners prefer to use the underground. One of the biggest struggles of the underground, however, can be finding a seat for yourself. The trick here is to adapt. Look for a warning sign on the floor by the yellow line, as it will mark where the doors of your train will stop; also remember which of these carriages are usually the emptiest... Voila! Now you are always first on the train, grab your spot! (Just remember to let everyone off first)!</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_5sXKsTq1msm5wh9EnO0tKg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_5sXKsTq1msm5wh9EnO0tKg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.50px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_5sXKsTq1msm5wh9EnO0tKg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.50px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_5sXKsTq1msm5wh9EnO0tKg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.50px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_5sXKsTq1msm5wh9EnO0tKg"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/mind-the-gap.jpg" width="500" height="333.50" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Mind The Gap, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1024px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_SUys8zRxc8hD40iDtVMG4g" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_SUys8zRxc8hD40iDtVMG4g"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div><div><br></div><p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><div><strong style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Boat trip with Oyster card:&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;">The River Thames plays a vital role transporting people through the heart of London&nbsp;and is extremely useful for those wishing to explore the wonders of central London. Travelling on the Thames is a fantastic experience, and many cruise companies are charging people up to dozens of pounds. Our team at Host Family Stay suggest you&nbsp;choose an alternative which will save you time and money - public ferries! Just like you would with a bus or train, you can pay as you go by using contactless payment or an Oyster (a simple public transportation card) on Thames Clippers River Bus services. You can book a ticket using your Uber App! It is cheaper than alternatives (around £6.30) and you can view all of London's famous attractions from the river. Enjoy your trip!</span><br></div></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_y1roXsMfU7cYoU6kF64wOQ" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_y1roXsMfU7cYoU6kF64wOQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 200px ; height: 300.00px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_y1roXsMfU7cYoU6kF64wOQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:200px ; height:300.00px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_y1roXsMfU7cYoU6kF64wOQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:200px ; height:300.00px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_y1roXsMfU7cYoU6kF64wOQ"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="size-original" data-size-mobile="size-original" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-small zpimage-tablet-fallback-small zpimage-mobile-fallback-small hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554260570-83dc2f46ef79?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=Mnw0NTc5N3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDE1fHx1YmVyJTIwYm9hdHxlbnwwfHx8fDE2MzgyMjE1MDE&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" width="200" height="300.00" loading="lazy" size="small" alt="Boat Cruise, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1080px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_02H3r6SS43hk_uMClQ60Bg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_02H3r6SS43hk_uMClQ60Bg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><br></span></strong></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Welcome to the Vouchercloud.</span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;">&nbsp;Everybody loves a discount! So <a href="/#vouchercloud" title="with this programme" rel="">with this programme</a>, you can get a range of discounts for many events and attractions: from delicious dinner offers to half price events. Just download the app, select the voucher you want, and follow the app instructions, usually showing it from your phone's screen when paying.</span></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Explore new tastes for free. </span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;">If you like tasting new and unique gastronomic masterpieces and don’t mind occasionally spending some money on good food, you can find wonderful food markets in Camden Lock, Portobello Road, Borough Market, and a range of similar markets throughout London. In these markets you can try free samples from all of the stands. If a portion of food is prepared&nbsp;but stays out for too long, some of the nicer market sellers will occasionally hand out the food to you for free. Yummy!</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_ydStipGdi_MBBZ4tb-xZoA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_ydStipGdi_MBBZ4tb-xZoA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 250.00px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_ydStipGdi_MBBZ4tb-xZoA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:250.00px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_ydStipGdi_MBBZ4tb-xZoA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:250.00px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_ydStipGdi_MBBZ4tb-xZoA"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-9Ofuz8xbkqTHn.jpg" width="500" height="250.00" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="LONDON-STREET-FOOD, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1600px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm__PcRNCJOmhz6CCpnK9ADbA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm__PcRNCJOmhz6CCpnK9ADbA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><br></span></strong></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">London beer hack.</span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"> Who doesn't want free beer? <a href="https://www.matchpint.co.uk/" title=" MatchPint" target="_blank" rel="">MatchPint is an app</a> that gives you 568 millilitres (one pint) of beer for free when you watch sports at a participating pub, simply for giving the venue a star rating and a review. Don’t miss out!</span></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">See London’s latest art shows. </span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;">If you appreciate the latest art over a glass of wine, you can check out <a href="https://www.whitechapelgallery.org" title="Whitechapel Gallery" target="_blank" rel="">Whitechapel Gallery</a> in Hackney. On the first Thursday of every month, you can visit for free openings. Make sure to also follow <a href="https://twitter.com/fitzrovialates" title="Fitzrovia Lates" target="_blank" rel="">Fitzrovia Lates</a> on Twitter, if you would like to be informed on the various Fitzrovia galleries that have special late night on the last Thursday of every month. Many galleries have regular free openings for culture lovers. Let the glasses chink!</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_RS9j5r2lO3w_iwoBR3TMoQ" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_RS9j5r2lO3w_iwoBR3TMoQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 628px !important ; height: 416px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_RS9j5r2lO3w_iwoBR3TMoQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:628px ; height:416px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_RS9j5r2lO3w_iwoBR3TMoQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:628px ; height:416px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_RS9j5r2lO3w_iwoBR3TMoQ"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/1350893940927.jpg" width="628" height="416" loading="lazy" size="original" alt="London Art Shows, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_-QnTgW6L_uL5zrosOB-MFA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_-QnTgW6L_uL5zrosOB-MFA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><br></span></strong></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">A free cup of tea or coffee every day.</span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"> It is almost impossible to live in London and not taste its famous tea! Waitrose couldn’t agree more so they have introduced a loyalty card scheme that allows you to get a cup of tea or coffee for free anytime during the day. No need for a penny!</span></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">London loo hack. </span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;">We’ve all been in the situation when we’ve been out in London and in desperate need for a toilet, with no coins for public loos! If you can’t find an open restaurant, don’t fret, simply check for one using <a href="https://www.toiletmap.org.uk" title="Great British Public Toilet Map " target="_blank" rel="">Great British Public Toilet Map</a> to find your nearest free toilet. Such a relieve, right?</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_GKsg-LAA0si-dqiiaGU8Ug" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_GKsg-LAA0si-dqiiaGU8Ug"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.33px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_GKsg-LAA0si-dqiiaGU8Ug"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.33px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_GKsg-LAA0si-dqiiaGU8Ug"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.33px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_GKsg-LAA0si-dqiiaGU8Ug"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-CgZTy0w3POE0.jpg" width="500" height="333.33" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Ladies &amp; Gents, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1011px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_hKINJ4UUogFnGkNNcscs1w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_hKINJ4UUogFnGkNNcscs1w"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div><div><br></div><div><strong style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Be a smart traveller - save money on attractions. </span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;">One of the most popular experiences with tourists is a trip to the top of Shard skyscraper. It’s the tallest building in Western Europe, so tall in fact that you can see as far as 40 miles away from the top floors! At £25 per ticket, however, it’s quite expensive. You can go to one of the shards bars or restaurants, but as expected the prices are not very promising for students or young people who are saving money. A great alternative to the Shard is the Heron Tower, situated in the city’s financial district. The Heron Tower is 40 stories high (compared to the Shard’s 69 floors) and offers amazing views, especially of the ‘Gherkin’. You can go up the Heron Tower for free.</span><br></div></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_yUYffjSlrZi4OaKZxQrYHw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_yUYffjSlrZi4OaKZxQrYHw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 337.30px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_yUYffjSlrZi4OaKZxQrYHw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:337.30px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_yUYffjSlrZi4OaKZxQrYHw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:337.30px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_yUYffjSlrZi4OaKZxQrYHw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-xW1teSaJwXyY.jpg" width="500" height="337.30" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Heron Tower, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:799px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_k2hvQtAmGqmF4HjF2aCAqA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_k2hvQtAmGqmF4HjF2aCAqA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div><div><br></div><div><div><div><div><strong style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Free WiFi.</span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"> If you need internet connection constantly when travelling in London, you can register with <a href="/#The Cloud" title="The Cloud" rel="">The Cloud</a><span style="text-align:justify;">, and take advantage of the free networks available. Free networks are also available at many stores including Starbucks, Pret a Manger, EAT, Caffè Nero, McDonald’s, and throughout London’s financial district. Finding free WiFi in London isn't the hard part, that would be picking between them!</span></span><br></div></div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="text-align:justify;"><br></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="text-align:justify;">Published on 20th June 2017</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="text-align:justify;font-style:italic;">Updated on 14th February 2020</span></span></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Make Hosting An Enjoyable Experience]]></title><link>https://hostfamilystay.com/blogs/post/How-To-Make-Hosting-An-Enjoyable-Experience</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://hostfamilystay.com/Compressed images/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IdHLQLdnYBam9.jpg"/>Discover how to transform hosting into a joy with Host Family Stay. Learn tips for a delightful hosting experience. Make memories, not stress!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_8gBYniGQQWeRKMrYJMQ3sA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_I-Mb8frET5SGE5m_Uk1v6Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_tUuCqxc5Q6uIfSethea8eg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_yjxSXgFfTTinwIxaF1XSTw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_yjxSXgFfTTinwIxaF1XSTw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">Hosting an international student or traveller in your home is a great idea: you earn extra money, learn about new cultures, and make your home more lively.</p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">At <a href="/#Host Family Stay" title="Host Family Stay " rel="">Host Family Stay</a> we get many prospective hosts who are looking to start renting their room out&nbsp;and wanting to ensure their guest is happy with their stay and accommodation. Here are some tips on the things you can do to be an exceptional host.</p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;text-align:justify;">Be a friend &amp; treat them like family</p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">When hosts open their homes up to visitors from abroad, they have a guest who will be with them for up to 12 months. Students usually expect a friendly, laid back atmosphere when applying to ‘Host Family Stay’. Small daily activities such as occasionally having lunch or dinner together and engaging in conversation will slowly break the ice between you and your guest, and make both of your lives easier, and in some cases creating great memories!</p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">Most international guests will be new in your city, so don’t hesitate to give them advice and tips about life in London; what interesting things he/she can find and do in London, or certain attractions or places that would be better to avoid.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;">Set rules and expectations early on</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">To ensure you have a pleasant time together, it is very important to ensure that all parties understand what is expected of them when living in with you. We advise all our hosts to sit down with their guests and go over any specific rules or elements of your house and room. It’s also good to discuss any meal times; ask your guest if she/he has any preferences or allergies with food&nbsp;(if you opt in to provide a meal plan).</p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">Make sure that rules on safety set are reasonable, and any notification system on staying out longer than usual or plans for travelling independently can be agreed on. You also should go over any rules on using the kitchen, if alcohol is allowed in the house, etc. to avoid any inconveniences or unnecessary problems.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;">Share your cultures</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">Many international guests are here not only for studying or working in the UK, but also to learn more about British culture. A good host family should tell more about their way of life in London as well as interesting facts about the city and its citizens. Don’t miss a chance to also learn a little about your student’s country and traditions. Having a student from abroad is a great opportunity for you and your family as well. You all can learn more about the world!</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;">Exchange languages</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">Learning another language has many benefits. All members in a host family can develop and expand analytical skills, and in some cases even improve their native language when comparing words in their guests' languages such as German or French. Learning a new language can be useful in all sorts of places, like business and when travelling. Students are usually keen to teach you their language, in exchange for lessons and chats in English. Host Family Stay suggests you&nbsp;take advantage of this wonderful chance!</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;">You don’t have to be ‘perfect’</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">We understand your wish to be seen by your guest only in a ‘bright light’. That’s great! However, don’t let hosting a student stop you from being laid back and natural. It’s natural for kids to occasionally make a mess in the living room and be naughty or for the boiler to have a breakdown. Your guest will completely understand! ‘Host Family Stay’ knows that you are only human, so relax and remember that despite everything, your guest appreciates your efforts and understands everyday struggles, no matter where they are from.</p><p style="font-size:20px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;">What not to involve your guests in</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">Even if you are treating your guest as a part of the family, keep in mind that&nbsp;they are still a visitor. All families may have personal issues or arguments, which are not&nbsp;appropriate to involve others in. A host family should never pressure their guest into attending any family related events such as funerals , the occasional family get together&nbsp;and so on. They also should avoid having big arguments in front of their guests. Keep in mind that people (especially students) from abroad may already be stressed due to the cultural differences and missing their own friends and family.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;">Have fun and be successful in the future</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">If hosts and international guests get along very well, playing board games, having gatherings, etc., there is an opportunity to create long-lasting and exciting opportunities in the future. In some cases, hosts have been invited back to their countries for a weekend! Your guest may even leave a thank you on our website, which you can choose to show, increasing your chances of getting another Homestay request sooner.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;">Change the world</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">On top of the extra cash you earn by renting your spare room, you also deserve to have a rewarding sense from helping young people with their futures. Remember that you are playing a key role in a young person’s development and achievements of his/her career. Teach them if you can, anything you believe they could use, and help them with their English! When you host guests from abroad, you have the opportunity to change their world.<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">Interested in becoming a host? Sign up <a href="https://www.hostfamilystay.com/become-a-host" title="Become a host" target="_blank" rel="">here!</a><a href="https://builder.sitelio.com/">&nbsp;</a><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;">Are you already a host at Host Family Stay? <a href="https://www.hostfamilystay.com/referral-scheme-hosts" rel="">Refer </a>a friend and earn £50!&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:justify;"><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Published on 12th December 2017</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12px;font-style:italic;">Updated on 29th September 2020</span></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why More People Are Considering Becoming Hosts]]></title><link>https://hostfamilystay.com/blogs/post/Why-More-People-Are-Considering-Becoming-Hosts</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://hostfamilystay.com/Compressed images/welcome.jpg"/>Discover why more individuals are embracing hosting with Host Family Stay. Join a growing community and enrich lives through cultural exchange.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_oX0uVxJLRTu3XEAR4CenmQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_W0bWgPZqT-irOWh_iSNLzw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_HReTBMHVRmyE-aZclpL5uA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_HReTBMHVRmyE-aZclpL5uA"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_cTDruz3UT1uVMY55zMW2hw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_cTDruz3UT1uVMY55zMW2hw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:center;">Becoming a host can be very rewarding.&nbsp; Besides the financial benefits, you get to meet guests from all over the world, learn about their cultures, and make friends for life. <br></p><p style="font-size:15px;text-align:center;">The Host Family Stay team has summarised a few other points on the benefits of being a host, and why many people consider becoming a host family.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Explore a new culture</span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Host Family Stay connects London's hosts with guests from many different cultures visiting our city. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Hosting a person from abroad is an excellent chance to learn more about the world, without leaving home! Over time, you can gain a better understanding of other peoples cultures and views and get a taste of some of their traditions such as their national dishes, games, or music.<br><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Gain new perspectives</span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Hosting people from abroad can be beneficial for every member of your family. When you open your home to an exchange student, personal development is inevitable. You will become aware of differences in everyday life and develop a better understanding about people and different cultures.</p><p style="font-size:15px;">Moreover, familiarization with other cultures can expand your mindset. As you analyze and find ways to explain certain words, phrases, and behaviors, you learn to adapt in order to be able to demonstrate and teach differences and similarities in languages and culture.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Benefit from tax-free income</span></span><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;">By hosting, you get to benefit from UK Government's Rent a Room Scheme. The Scheme lets you earn up to a threshold of £7,500 per year tax-free from letting out furnished accommodation in your home.</span></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Try new language skills!<br></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">As globalisation reshapes our world, learning new languages has become a very useful skill, &nbsp;not only in the business world but in everyday life as well. So, while renting your room to a student from abroad, you and your family can use this opportunity to learn another language from them. If you have children, it can be very beneficial to their education and can possibly even help them in their future careers. Your guest will also be enthusiastic to learn English during their stay... so from their mistakes and questions you can also get to know your own language better.</p><p style="font-size:20px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bring a difference into your life</span><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Having a guest in your home is among others a different experience, bringing a change to your daily routine. Some of our hosts are particularly motivated to host a guest to introduce some change and dynamism in their lives and look for the future. Hosting is also a great way for city dwellers living alone to cope with the loneliness problem.<br></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><br><span style="font-weight:bold;">Build friendships for life</span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Many host families who developed good relationships with their guests will tell you that they were invited to visit their guest's home country, bringing them and their families new and exciting experiences. Many guests will also be keen to stay in touch and drop by to say hi when visiting London again in the future.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Benefit from vetted and disciplined guests</span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Unlike what you may get from other websites and homestay providers, you don’t just open your doors to a stranger! Host Family Stay ensures that both you and your guest know about each other before arranging your homestay. Get to know their reasons for visiting London, learn about their studies, hobbies and life goals. Likewise, your preferences and requirements are communicated to the guests in advance.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hosting mature individuals</span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Almost all of our students are visiting the UK to learn English, gain some work experience or study full-time at UK Universities and schools. They have the drive and determination to leave their friends and family for as long as 12 months to pursue their goals, giving you a little faith in their character.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Most of our host families agreed that their experience hosting people in their homes was rewarding and enriching, so maybe this is your chance to experience the same!?</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br>To register your interest to become a host, just <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="https://www.hostfamilystay.com/become-a-host" title="Become a host" target="_blank" rel="">follow this link</a><a href="https://builder.sitelio.com/">!</a></span>&nbsp;If you are already a host, <a href="https://www.hostfamilystay.com/referral-scheme-hosts" target="_blank" rel="">refer</a> a friend or a colleague to become a host and earn £50! More on the Host Referral Scheme <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="/referral-scheme-hosts" title="here" rel="">here</a></span><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Published on 2nd May 2018</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;font-style:italic;">Updated on 19th June 2020</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why A Homestay Can Be The Best For Your Visit]]></title><link>https://hostfamilystay.com/blogs/post/Why-A-Homestay-Can-Be-The-Best-For-Your-Visit</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://hostfamilystay.com/family.jpg"/>Discover the warmth of a homestay experience with Host Family Stay. Immerse in culture, comfort & genuine hospitality. Your best travel awaits!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_4UJAORQ_Q4OFjCoCWsx1kQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_pHhgWlKyQxaPB7Y63e0ang" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_pHhgWlKyQxaPB7Y63e0ang"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_2OIlyoGrRgiDkOYcGS26Dw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_2OIlyoGrRgiDkOYcGS26Dw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_etoJXSzBRVOnP51-9D5vAQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_etoJXSzBRVOnP51-9D5vAQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:20px;">Homestay, accommodation rent, youth hostel… When travelling to another country, the housing options are numerous and it is sometimes hard for international students to pick one.<br></p><p style="font-size:20px;"><br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:20px;">Here are some of the reasons why staying with a host family can be fun and fruitful for any student.</p></div>
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/1-1.jpg" width="450" height="300" loading="lazy" size="original" alt="Family Time, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">First and foremost, the first day in a foreign country can be intimidating. As an international student, you are most likely not a native speaker, you have a very limited knowledge on the life in that country and being alone in an apartment or guesthouse can quickly become depressing. <br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">By choosing a homestay solution you will find yourself in a company of local people who are ready to help with your transition and help you adapt to the life in that city.</p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_3beiH-yayNwQW_Br39NKmA" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_3beiH-yayNwQW_Br39NKmA"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 333.33px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_3beiH-yayNwQW_Br39NKmA"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.33px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_3beiH-yayNwQW_Br39NKmA"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:500px ; height:333.33px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_3beiH-yayNwQW_Br39NKmA"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="right" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-right zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/2.jpg" width="500" height="333.33" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Healthy Breakfast, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:780px !important;"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">A host family can also be the first step into another culture and another language. Living with other people helps you understand and embrace their way of living, their habits, and stops you from being tempted to look for communities or groups of your own nationality. <br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Your stay will be that much more authentic and helpful for you to understand the culture and most of everyday language.<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"><br style="font-size:15px;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Remember that staying with a host family is not a one way road! Do share your own experience and your own life and hobbies (that is also why hosts are interested to host international students ;) )<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Speaking about sharing, that is the main principle of a homestay. By staying in a host family, you will get to share meals and special events with them - like birthdays, Christmas and Easter celebration, etc.</p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_d8bIjLmiG4ghiNp6jCm_HQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_d8bIjLmiG4ghiNp6jCm_HQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_GULbQmBpSVBxWiHaqmwZzw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_GULbQmBpSVBxWiHaqmwZzw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_DWKVOI4wi_b4zXnE5qRJIA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_DWKVOI4wi_b4zXnE5qRJIA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h3
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true">3. You will discover the city, for real</h3></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_xQy16Wm-i45U5Bezc8eoSQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_xQy16Wm-i45U5Bezc8eoSQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 500.00px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_xQy16Wm-i45U5Bezc8eoSQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:500px ; height:500.00px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_xQy16Wm-i45U5Bezc8eoSQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:500px ; height:500.00px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_xQy16Wm-i45U5Bezc8eoSQ"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Compressed%20images/3.jpg" width="500" height="500.00" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Hyde Park, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:640px !important;"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">What will be the difference between your stay and another student’s? You will be able to see beyond the tourists trail. It is true that some <a href="https://www.londonpass.com/things-to-do-in-london/must-see-london.html" target="_blank">monuments cannot be unseen</a> when traveling. How can you not go and see Big Ben or the Tower Bridge when going to London for instance?<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">However, do you know that little and cosy bar where you can get authentic and delicious food? Maybe not! But your host might know it! <br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Your host family members can give you tips to help you make the best out of your journey, and sometimes they might even want to go and spend the day with you.</p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_lbZx-pZK5xKB33ne9ImHUQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_lbZx-pZK5xKB33ne9ImHUQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_ttaQyGfduBlxHDG_3ajhZA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_ttaQyGfduBlxHDG_3ajhZA"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_3WjTaCzk6rziq2o7XM4OJw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_3WjTaCzk6rziq2o7XM4OJw"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h3
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-right " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:24px;">4. You will make lifelong friends</span><br></h3></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_3W55PqLgjkJEVGM3wifTFg" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_3W55PqLgjkJEVGM3wifTFg"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 206.85px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_3W55PqLgjkJEVGM3wifTFg"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:500px ; height:206.85px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_3W55PqLgjkJEVGM3wifTFg"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:500px ; height:206.85px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_3W55PqLgjkJEVGM3wifTFg"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="right" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-right zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/4-1.jpg" width="500" height="206.85" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Students from all parts of the world, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:817px !important;"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">It is common knowledge, living with people usually reinforces the links and enhances friendships. The same is true for host families. You may end up living with a family with siblings. <br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">In fact, no matter the age, host children can be the best intercultural resource you will have during your stay.&nbsp;<br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">By spending time with your host family members, you will become part of their family and surely make everlasting friends.</p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm__FIXz4IH5BJ3Y3yzDRqNHA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm__FIXz4IH5BJ3Y3yzDRqNHA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;">Your journey begins here</span><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;"><br style="font-size:15px;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Host Family Stay helps you prepare your homestay in London and gives you the opportunity to experience life the British way! Each year <a href="/find-a-homestay#Find a homestay" title="we help students find the most suitable accommodation" rel="">we help students find the most suitable accommodation</a> and we will be happy to do the same for you!<br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;"><br style="font-size:15px;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Find a ‘home away from home’ with <a href="https://www.hostfamilystay.com" title="Host Family Stay" target="_blank" rel="">Host Family Stay</a>!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Published on 12th April 2018<br><span style="font-style:italic;">Updated on 9th September 2020</span></span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:12:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun Things To Do In London During The Summer]]></title><link>https://hostfamilystay.com/blogs/post/Fun-Things-To-Do-In-London-During-The-Summer</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://hostfamilystay.com/WirelessFestival2016_V5.png"/>Discover exciting activities in London during summer with Host Family Stay. Explore cultural sites, parks, and events for an unforgettable experience!]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_hIYmmQfTSQqto9Cprq7VOA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_AuieSY1hRzSdY1_IWDRx6w" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_T0OApBBLS4ilDONmkrQpyQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_c7zJhIsKRAaNhBdEzJPwXw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_c7zJhIsKRAaNhBdEzJPwXw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">Discovering a new city is always the right time to have fun. You can do as many activities as you want. Moreover, it is also a carnival, festival, and even museum - so finding something you enjoy has never been easier.<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">We have concocted just for you a compilation of the main events that you shouldn’t miss if you have the chance to be in London in spring and summer (or what we call spring and &nbsp;summer here ;) ).</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_M98bvetg8vWUiSepF3echw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_M98bvetg8vWUiSepF3echw"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_J7lAd7Bjaw1HH5mBP0bUaA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_J7lAd7Bjaw1HH5mBP0bUaA"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_FoJJrGja7Swe8UGkU5flaw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_FoJJrGja7Swe8UGkU5flaw"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Music Festivals</span></span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm__hWvPr9DAvZ44m7aaYsg1g" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm__hWvPr9DAvZ44m7aaYsg1g"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 480px !important ; height: 320px !important ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm__hWvPr9DAvZ44m7aaYsg1g"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:480px ; height:320px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm__hWvPr9DAvZ44m7aaYsg1g"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:480px ; height:320px ; } } [data-element-id="elm__hWvPr9DAvZ44m7aaYsg1g"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-original zpimage-tablet-fallback-original zpimage-mobile-fallback-original hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/17.jpg" width="480" height="320" loading="lazy" size="original" alt="Music Festival - London, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_Bvzo07OLba8pHI-ccaiA5A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Bvzo07OLba8pHI-ccaiA5A"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">Summer is the best season to go outside, enjoy a little trip with your friends, drink (always with moderation if not water) and dance to the beat of famous artists like Ed Sheeran, Lorde and Charli XCX among many others.</p><p style="font-size:15px;">UK has some of the best and biggest music festivals in Europe. Who, for example, doesn’t know the <a href="http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/" title="Glastonbury Festival" target="_blank" rel="">Glastonbury</a> or the <a href="https://www.wirelessfestival.co.uk/" title="Wireless Festival" target="_blank" rel="">Wireless</a> Festivals, which attracts on average 170,000 people and more than 50,000, respectively.<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">This type of event is the occasion to meet new people and relax a little bit while enjoying the nice english summer weather. Each year more than 10 million young people come across Europe and UK to assist to these great concerts.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">And for the less lucky ones, the ones who can’t go there directly, well a TV, a group of friends, and popcorn might also be a way to enjoy the show!</p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_3yeuPhB5IXB3ukRY9cdk1A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_3yeuPhB5IXB3ukRY9cdk1A"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_3zMPnU7RxaPd6i_tZRAScw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_3zMPnU7RxaPd6i_tZRAScw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_DU6PNxwniKCc8zQqHehlQQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_DU6PNxwniKCc8zQqHehlQQ"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_EIjxSGScQW7C7rYOMYGn4g" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_EIjxSGScQW7C7rYOMYGn4g"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_7ygjFqyBW6k8Mf7VKq_gmQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_7ygjFqyBW6k8Mf7VKq_gmQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Chelsea Flower Show</span></span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_GTQRVIE67P5abXegCtxHjw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_GTQRVIE67P5abXegCtxHjw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 312.35px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_GTQRVIE67P5abXegCtxHjw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:312.35px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_GTQRVIE67P5abXegCtxHjw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:312.35px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_GTQRVIE67P5abXegCtxHjw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="" data-mobile-image-separate="" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/chelsea-Monday-bud_3308756k.jpg" width="500" height="312.35" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Flower shows - Chelsea, London, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:858px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_hXvWN0zwWpZZRZuOA_fs0w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_hXvWN0zwWpZZRZuOA_fs0w"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">The Chelsea flower show is organised by the Royal Horticultural Society. It usually takes place during early summer in May. Each year more than 157,000 people come to admire the numerous flower arrangements and sculptures displayed throughout the gardens.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">First organised in 1862 in Kensington, the RHS floral show moved to its current location in 1913. And with each year the floral show became not only more and more popular but also strict. In fact, colored sculptures, garden gnomes being among them, have been gradually forbidden during the show history.</p></div>
</div></div></div><div data-element-id="elm_Fiomzboc1Ak07Fnf2HuFQA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Fiomzboc1Ak07Fnf2HuFQA"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_giA1G3WKn0c7GanQQtSiCg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_giA1G3WKn0c7GanQQtSiCg"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_TOa3KY-4sWWbtb3jCkphMg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items-flex-start zpjustify-content-flex-start zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_TOa3KY-4sWWbtb3jCkphMg"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_g9zfEfF2xLfZ5LQ2gxFSfw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_g9zfEfF2xLfZ5LQ2gxFSfw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_C89IkX8MkBwAA6M48-n-Yg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_C89IkX8MkBwAA6M48-n-Yg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Notting Hill Carnival</span></span><br></h2></div>
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/notting-hill-carnival-monday-2016-flagz-mas-band.jpg" width="500" height="333.33" loading="lazy" size="medium" alt="Carnival - Notting Hill, Host Family Stay" data-lightbox="true" style="width:1200px !important;"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_ExH2seXxoy5xnBqDezoquA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_ExH2seXxoy5xnBqDezoquA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="font-size:15px;">How can we talk about summer in London without mentioning its famous <a href="/#Notting Hill Carnival" title="Notting Hill carnival" rel="">Notting Hill carnival</a>?&nbsp;This carnival, which celebrates the capital’s Caribbean communities has been taking place since 1964. Between soca floats, traditional drums and dances processions, and on-wheel restaurants serving jerk chicken and fried plantain. You will be able to discover the Caribbean's cultures and traditions from top to bottom.<br></p><p style="font-size:15px;">The carnival takes place every year throughout West London, the celebrations taking over the areas of Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove, and Westbourne Park and lasts three whole days.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><p style="font-size:15px;">Little tips: be aware that the first day of the carnival is dedicated to children and that water and a good pair of shoes will be your best friends to make the best out of this experience (and come back in one piece ;D).</p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_eXrRjbbkUQ44px1_yuAlOg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_eXrRjbbkUQ44px1_yuAlOg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div><br></div><div><p style="font-size:15px;">One of the main figures of London is obviously its well-known river, the Thames. In order to celebrate the river and the British culture, the city of London organiszes during the whole month of September several events, visits, and open cinema sessions for everybody to enjoy the river banks both charged and free for everyone to enjoy.</p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p style="font-size:15px;"><br></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Published 1st May 2018</span></p></div></div>
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