Whether you’re coming to the UK as an expat, study abroad student, or just for a visit, one of the must-do experiences is to visit one of the grocery stores in England to check out the differences between American and British grocery stores. I mean, firstly, they don’t even call them “grocery stores,” they call …
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Situated in the town of Kenilworth in Warwickshire, Kenilworth Castle was built in the 1120s and has played an important part in English history. In this Kenilworth Castle review, we’ll talk all about why you should visit yourself! Multiple kings and queens passed through its beautiful archways, and it was an important base during the …
One of the most historic cities in all of the UK is undoubtedly Stratford-upon-Avon. Home to Shakespeare, including his birthplace and grave, hundreds of thousands of visitors each year flock from London to Stratford-upon-Avon. But how do you get from London to Stratford-upon-Avon? That is the real question, as recent years have seen a decrease …
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Put on your favorite Gryffindor shirt, everyone (mine is this one – LOVE IT!) When Harry Potter first became popular in the States, I was 11 and obsessed with chapter books. I vividly remember reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Philosopher’s Stone in the UK) under my blanket with a flashlight like the little …
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If the Churchill War Rooms are a site you’re considering, read below to hear my thoughts! And if you decide it interests you, check out my list of the best Churchill tours in London to see it with a guide, as it makes for a wonderful experience! Keeping track of UK history can be a bit …
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Last weekend we went down to the coast (Dover, more specifically) to have a few days away and check to see if we could still see France (yep, can confirm, still there!) We had been trying to find a castle to visit while down south when Guy brought up the idea of Hever Castle and …
Climb your way up 52 spiraling stairs to the attic in a building near London Bridge, and soon you’ll discover a hidden gem of a London attraction that you might have never heard about, but will be so glad you did. It’s one of the most unusual things to do in London, and I’m taking …
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Brighton is one of the UK’s most “happening” beach towns, one of the most beautiful places in England, and lucky for London visitors, it’s super easy to get to Brighton from London. You can get to Brighton by train to London, drive, or take a London to Brighton bus – all of which I’ll go …
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From the Canterbury Tales to the famous walls that surrounded this city, Canterbury is a popular day trip for London visitors and one of the most beautiful places in England. Figuring out how to get to Canterbury from London is the most important part in pulling this day trip together, though. In this guide, I’ll …
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Ah, Paris. The City of Love and also one of the closest European cities to London. For those of you wondering how to get to Paris from London, it’s likely that you’re considering a day trip from London to Paris or perhaps a weekend trip for extra time. Maybe you’re a first time visitor to …
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