17 easy day trips from London
Rumour has it that one is never more than 60 miles from the beach in Britain. Indeed, the island is…
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Taking the Eurostar from Paris to London – what to expect
There truly is something irresistibly romantic about the idea of train travel in Europe, isn’t there? I’ve admittedly done rather…
The legend of King Arthur: the most significant locations in Wales and England
Very few kings and queens have a reputation so widely known as that of King Arthur. While tangible proofs of…
100+ fun & completely free things to do in London
For a city that is so frequently described as wildly unaffordable and almost offensively expensive, there is an astoundingly high…
Living the royal life: the 7 best afternoon teas in London
It simply would not make sense to visit the British capital and forego the quintessential English experience that is afternoon…
The Complete Guide To Celebrating The 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s Death in England
William Shakespeare once proclaimed that “all the world is a stage“. Little did he know that 400 years after his…
Stratford-upon-Avon: the Life of Shakespeare in England
Visiting the birthplace of Shakespeare in England was something I had been wanting to do for as long as I…
The Best Restaurants in London: My Favourite Places to Eat
Gone are the days when London was internationally mocked for its restaurant scene. Believe it or not, the capital doesn’t…
Walking in London – 3 itineraries from Notting Hill to Tower Bridge
One of my readers (hi Robin!) recently sent me an email asking how she could cram in as much of…
Eating London’s delicious East End
You guys know me. One look at this blog and three things immediately come to mind: I love food.I love…
The 6 most colourful places in London
Even though the British capital gets a bad reputation in terms of weather – permanent grey cloud, anyone? – it…
The journey from London to Edinburgh by train is seriously the best
I like to believe that there’s a time and place for everything. A time for being rushed as well as…