There are so many London travel tips that we could be here for a million years talking about them (yes, London tap water is safe to drink!), but after 10 years of living in or near London as an American, I’ve finally broken it down to the top 49 travel tips for London (yes, it’s …
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Bekonscot Model Village, the oldest original model village in the world, is just a train ride away from central London in a town called Beaconsfield. Basically, an entire village (and more) has been recreated with small figurines and miniature buildings to scale. While there are model villages in other countries (including a few in the …
We’ve all been there. You book an Airbnb that won’t let you store your luggage on the check out day but your flight isn’t until the evening. You’re transferring hotels in London and there’s a weird gap in the middle where you’ve got nowhere to out the 8 suitcases that somehow two people needed. Figuring …
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After 7 years of living in the UK, 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 Cornwall, however, my breath …
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Cambridge is one of the UK’s most beautiful university cities and one of the most beautiful places in England. It’s considered in the top two, and often spoken in the same sentence as Oxford. “Oxford and Cambridge” have even been combined to form the phrase “Oxbridge.” Visitors to Cambridge will of course find some wonderful …
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Dover, England is one of the most beautiful places on the English coastline and a popular day trip for visitors to London. You may have found this article because you’re wondering how to get from London to Dover, and in this guide, I’ll show you everything from how to get from London to Dover by …
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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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