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Is London Safe? 23 Safety Tips for London Visitors

Having grown up in America, I know first hand the type of coverage that makes it onto local and national news about places around the world. If you’re asking, “Is London safe,” it might be because you, too, have seen the news stories and the articles over the years about…

Best Places to Propose at Disney World: 17 Magical Disney Proposals Ideas to Make You Believe in Love

Whether you’re looking for the best places to propose at Disney World (or other Disney parks) or you’re someone who just loves creeping on other people’s proposals (me), I have done the difficult task of rounding up some of the best places to get engaged at Disney, complete with photo…

Is there a Boston Market in the UK?

Whether you love their macaroni and cheese (me!), the cornbread, the chicken or just the feeling that you’re “back home,” I think we can all agree that Boston Market is amazing. I can also understand why you’re searching for a Boston Market in the UK, because what could be better…

Travel Blog Life Podcast Episode 4: The Highs and Lows of Freelancing

Hey everyone, welcome to the fourth episode of the Travel Blog Life podcast! In this episode, I’m talking with Julia Dent of Through Julia’s Lens and Julia Renee Consulting all about her freelance career – both the triumphs, the disappointments and everything in between. We talk all about how to…

Travel Blog Life Episode 3: Juggling it All with Sierra Dehmler

Hey everyone, welcome to the third episode of the Travel Blog Life podcast! In this episode, I’m talking with Sierra Dehmler of Passport Voyager all about how she manages her travel blog and her work as a social media and Pinterest consultant. We talk all about the programs she uses…

Getting around London: Everything a Visitor Needs to Know to Travel within London

From tubes to buses to boats to black cabs, figuring out the most efficient and cheapest ways to get around London can be daunting if you’re not familiar with the city. I’ve lived and worked and studied and commuted into London after moving from the US to London for the…

Can You Go to Disney World without Planning (or is it a recipe for disaster?)

“No planning,” you think, clicking this article in horror. “A Disney World vacation with NO planning?” The sheer idea sends those of us who love to plan every last second into a tailspin, wondering if such a thing is remotely possible. And if it is, we’re convince it’s not enjoyable.…

Kynance Cove in Cornwall: Essential Tips for Visiting this Enchanting Beach

After 7 years of living in England, I was pretty sure I had seen it all – from rolling countryside in Buckinghamshire to the dramatic Lake District to rocky beaches down at Brighton and Dover, I’ve been to a lot of places. It wasn’t until I visited Kynance Cove in…

Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn Recipe: How to Solve American Food Cravings

One of my best friends was in town visiting last week, and as with every American who comes to visit me after I moved to America from the UK, I demanded asked that she bring me my favorite American treats, which of course includes Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn. Smartfood White Cheddar…

5 London Attractions to Avoid: What Not to Do in London

As with most big cities, London has its fair share of tourists and tourist attractions. While I’m all for doing what interests you most while traveling, I’ve put together a list of London attractions to avoid to help you figure out what not to do in London. Instead, you should…

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