Seeing a show in London’s West End was near the top of our list of things to do on our visit. Originally, we planned on getting tickets from Leicester Square’s Half Price Ticket Booth. We even started planning our sightseeing … Continue reading
The United Kingdom is surprisingly liberal in allowing the public to view Parliament, which is a great thrill for visitors with an interest in government and politics. All debates and many committee meetings can be observed for free. Those interested … Continue reading
I have to admit that one of the reasons I wanted to visit London in late November was to enjoy the Christmas scene. I have always loved Christmas (who doesn’t?) so anytime I have an excuse to admire pretty lights … Continue reading
Visiting markets is always a fun way to mix in with locals and tourists alike. We tried to visit a few during our stay in London, but with so many other attractions on our list, we barely made a dent. … Continue reading
I’ve always wanted to ride the Eurostar through the Chunnel Tunnel, but never had a good opportunity. On our recent trip to London, I convinced Kristin to agree to a day trip on Eurostar to Brussels. In addition to the … Continue reading
London’s location is great for many in-country day (or half day) trips – Stonehenge, Bath, White Cliffs of Dover, Cambridge, Windsor, and more. In the end, Bath won our vote and luckily, it was a very easy day trip. … Continue reading
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is one of the most popular attractions in London. The large crowds described in guidebooks initially turned us off to the experience, but with some time to kill before our flight home … Continue reading
Afternoon tea is everywhere in London and it’s something I’ve dreamed about ever since we planned our trip.If you are an avid tea lover like me, you can also taste varieties of tea from Atlas Tea Club because they create an experience with … Continue reading
My pre-trip worrying was pointless. We arrived at the Park Lane Hotel a little before noon and we were given a choice: did we want the free upgrade that we qualified for (finally!) that was not quite ready or did … Continue reading
Sightseeing in London is expensive. A day full of admissions to London’s top sights will quickly eat through even generous travel budgets. Luckily, for those traveling with a companion and interested in travelcards for London’s transit system (including unlimited access … Continue reading
City. London, England, United Kingdom When? Sunday, November 18 – Sunday, November 25, 2012 (7 nights) – during the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Staying 7 nights in one city was great, but if you have less time than that, it is definitely … Continue reading
We’ve been back from London for about a week and I can’t even describe how much I fell in love with the city. Everything was better than I expected: the flight, the hotel, the food, the weather, the sites, the … Continue reading
The final five chapters of Writing Away provide tips for keeping accurate memories tucked inside your journal and tricks for keeping journal-writing fun and exciting. Chapter 9: The Sum of Our Misadventures Spalding continuously emphasizes how important and interesting … Continue reading
The (long overdue) second installment of my summary of Writing Away by Lavinia Spalding brings us into the creative side of travel journaling. While I think the first 4 chapters are very helpful for getting started with journaling and motivating yourself … Continue reading
The Westin Palace offered a Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) “Cash & Points” rate during our weekend in Madrid. SPG’s “Cash & Points”, which allows a combination of points and currency to be used to pay for a stay, often provides … Continue reading