If you missed the boat, Singapore has opened its borders for us to travel internationally for leisure. London has also eased up their restrictions when it comes to accepting visitors.

Nevertheless, it is best to double-check the recent information before finalising your travel preparations. You can also check out Traveloka’s COVID-19 Travel Requirements.

While you're at it, you can also start preparing your list of things to do when in London. Here are some recommendations for you!

There are many major airports in the United Kingdom. Still, the two that typically serve local and international travellers in London are the Heathrow International Airport and Gatwick Airport.

These important airports serve as the main gateway to the United Kingdom and especially London.

Many airlines operating in the United Kingdom include Emirates, Etihad, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Some of these airlines may offer nonstop or direct flights to the United Kingdom, with possible stops at Frankfurt.

Big Ben is located in the North of Westminster Castle in London. The tower, in general, has been well-established as a British cultural icon, being among the most recognised symbols of the United Kingdom.

Generally, admission to Big Ben is free and available to visit at all times, but be sure to make time to visit when it chimes the hour.

However, the tower is currently closed for refurbishment, with no public tour available.

The River Thames or alternatively known as River Isis is the longest river in England and the second-longest in the United Kingdom after River Severn.

The waters would vary from freshwater to almost seawater, supporting a variety of wildlife with many adjoining Sites of Special Scientific Interest.

There are also about 80 islands found in the river and 45 navigation locks with accompanying weirs. It is a crucial river to London, in which the Thames drains the whole of Greater London.

You can enjoy the beauty of the night here near the Thames or The London Eye that offers stunning views of London city by looking at London city.

Things to know:

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, about 140 kilometres or two hours away from London.

A circle of stones stands about 4 metres high and 2 metres wide, weighing about 25 tons. These would be topped by connecting horizontal lintel stones with a similar smaller ring of bluestones inside the circle.

The site and surroundings were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.

Stonehenge is generally open to the public daily from 9.30 AM to 5 PM except for Christmas. Ticket prices are charged as follows.

Buckingham Palace is the London home and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. It is located in the town of Westminster.

The palace is always used for royal events and the centre for state occasions and royal hospitality.

It has also been a focal point for the British people in the many rejoicing and mourning times.

Formerly, Buckingham Palace is known as Buckingham House. It is a home built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 before being acquired by King George III in 1761.

Being the nation with many castles, here is another castle attraction, the Alnwick Castle that is located in Northumberland.

The Alnwick Castle has a unique architecture resulting from various additions and removals over the long period of time since it was built in the 11^th century.

Generally, the current duke and his family do live in the castle but only occupy a part of it, being the second largest inhabited castle in England.

The castle is generally open to the public throughout summer.

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