AT#988 - Hidden Gems of London

Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast

Chris Christensen

Places & Travel, Society & Culture, History

4.4 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 21 March 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Hear about visiting the hidden gems of London, England, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane from Jonty Travels about this city he once called home. This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel ⁠here⁠. Why visit London? London is one of the world's great cities, and it can easily fill a week, if not two, exploring the city. Everyone has heard of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower of London, Tate Modern, Changing of the Guard, British Museum, and the London Eye, but there are so many more sights that are arguably as interesting and less busy. Jonty lived in the UK for the first 29 years of his life, worked in London for 5 years, and visited London almost every year for 15 years after moving to New Zealand. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/hidden-gems-of-london/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is sponsored by Smart Travel, a new podcast from NerdWallet. You know that one friend who always finds the best travel deals, picks the right cards, and somehow ends up in first class for the price of coach. Smart Travel is like that friend, but in podcast form. They cover all things financed like how to book busy season trips without the busy season sticker shock,
0:23.3	which airport lounges are worth it, and which are basically free Wi-Fi and chairs,
0:28.3	how travel advisors can snag secret perks you don't even know to ask for,
0:32.9	and how to get real value from points, not just a tiny reward at checkout.
0:38.1	The nerds at NerdWallet know this stuff better than me, and that's why I feel great about
0:42.1	recommending the Smart Travel podcast. After all, we nerds have to stick together. Travel smarter
0:47.8	and spend less with a help from NerdWallet. Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts.
0:55.8	I don't know about you, but I've been finding the news very stressful over the last year or so, and really have had to cut back on my
1:03.1	news and look for things that are a little more relaxing. If that's you, you might be interested
1:08.1	in a relaxing podcast called Stories from the Village of Nothing
1:12.8	Much. Each episode invites you into the village, a soothing place where life moves gently, from the
1:19.6	inn on the lake to the downtown bookshop, from the farmer's market to the cabin in the woods.
1:25.3	You'll hear warm, family-friendly stories designed to help you
1:29.2	slow down, breathe easier, and feel at home. It's like a grown-up version of Mr. Rogers' neighborhood,
1:35.4	gentle, thoughtful, and full of everyday magic. From the creator of the internationally beloved
1:41.2	podcast, Nothing Much Happens, This series expands the village into a
1:46.0	rich, ongoing world. It's not about falling asleep. It's about comfort, calm, and the joy of a good
1:51.8	story. If you're new, try episode 84, all-animal edition. It's a delightful introduction to the village's
1:59.8	gentle, pace, and whimsy.
2:02.6	You can listen to stories from the village of nothing much, wherever you get your podcasts.
2:08.8	Amateur Traveler, Episode 988. Today, Amateur Traveler talks about the bones of the elephant man,
2:15.8	a death ray building,
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