Afternoon tea is one of the most popular thing for visitors to do in London due to the stereotype that Brits love tea – and it’s true. Brits do love tea, though as you’ll read in my “what you don’t know about London” guide, they don’t sit down for “proper” afternoon tea (featuring sandwiches and scones and cakes) regularly – that’s still a […]
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Particularly for international travelers, one of the really cool things about visiting London is its proximity to wonderful castles near London. Around the world, England has a history closely associated with knights, castles, and the age of chivalry. And even though that chapter of history has been fictionalized to a great extent, it’s perhaps more
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There’s no easier place to find picturesque things to do than in Crieff, Scotland. In fact, you’ll have a hard time finding things to do in Crieff that aren’t filled with beautiful landscapes. This market town in Perth and Kinross is one of the best road trips from Edinburgh, as well as an oasis of
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Ever wondered about the most famous Harry Potter places in London? Much of the Harry Potter franchise was filmed in and around London (my husband was an extra in some of the movies!) and Harry Potter in London is still an iconic character even all these years on. While there are popular Harry Potter walking
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Vienna is known for being many things, including being a city of music, the city of dreams (due to Sigmund Freud’s life here), and a city of culture with a very high quality of life. One thing it’s not known for, necessarily (or at all), is for being a cheap city. Because…it isn’t. Vienna, one
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I’m not 100% sure where I first heard about the Lake District or glamping in the Lake District, but I have a feeling it was from a news article about a vacation Taylor Swift took back in the day somewhere very cultured and sophisticated. I’m still not great with a UK map (though if you need
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For 20-something professionals like myself who are trying to figure out where to live in London, there are a ton of things to consider. What do young professionals look for in their London home? Where do young people live in London? Where do young professionals live in London? And where in London can you find
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If you’ve come to London thinking that one of the best things to do in London is shop, you won’t be let down. These are the best London shopping locations, including great options for spending all the money in your wallet, whether you want to keep it cheap at places like Primark or buy everything
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Wondering what to do in London on your birthday? You should treat yourself of course! Whether that’s splashing out on a luxurious experience or spending the day doing exactly what you want to do. Read on for ideas on how to spend your birthday in London. Hey! Want more honest UK tips and planning advice?
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From acting as iconic London landmarks to being popular places to buy clothes, food, jewelry, antiques, flowers, furniture, and more, the best markets in London are amazing places to lose yourself for a few hours (or days) when you want to soak up some London atmosphere. Now, London has lots of different types markets, and
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