Eco-Travel: London Honeymoon or Babymoon

A part of me really misses London. The streets, the entertainment, the history. I lived there briefly and I miss all of it. I have been trying to convince my husband we should take a jaunt across the ocean and, since he works from home now, stay for more than just a week. It would be like a "home away from home" thing, but the logistics of traveling that long with a toddler fail to excite me. Plus, to pay for London accommodations and our bills back home would be too much to handle financially. Instead of daydreaming and lamenting, I figured I would show you a few reasons why you should go! Whether it's for a honeymoon, babymoon, or get-the-hell-away-moon, there are a ton of reasons why it's worth the trip. Ready?!

One of these days, when I do get to head back, I look forward to taking my daughter on their iconic double decker bus, which they recently revamped into new eco-friendly diesel-electric hybrid versions. They are not only more fuel efficient (11.6 mpg, makes you wonder what it was before), but I love the futuristic styling as well.

London Bridge Hotel lists their generous environmental policy on their website, and, surprisingly, not every hotel does. They outline their commitment to recycling, waste reduction, and their preferred suppliers, all who work to remain environmentally responsible.

Contribute to local and small business artisans by checking out all the goodies at Borough Market, a renowned food market that consists of foods from all over the world in Southwark, London.

One of the best things about London is the shopping, especially when it comes to unique, independent shops, such as vintage and thrift stores. Time Out calls Rellik one of the most loved vintage shops in the city, but that's really just a small snippet of what they have to offer. Check out Time Out London's Top 20 Thrift Stores. (photo from Urban Path, Time Out)