We’ve traveled to London many times now, and every time I leave I find myself wanting to go back. There’s something about the cozy glow of a British pub and the warmness of the locals’ accents that just feels like home to me. In fact, just the other day my husband asked where I’d live …
Picture London and you’ll probably picture the famous clocktower known as Big Ben. In this brief but thorough guide, we’ll explain everything you never knew you didn’t know about Big Ben. Then we’ll share some practical information for visiting Big Ben during your trip to London. Before I go too far in this post, I …
Visiting London is always a good idea. And guess what? That’s still true if you’ve got kids in tow. London is an incredible city that will keep everyone in the family busy from your first bite of English Breakfast till your last sip of a cask ale. This post will help you plan a perfect …
In this post we’re exploring Borough Market. This food market is one of London’s oldest and most famous, and it’s bursting with a variety of delicious, fresh and ethically-sourced foods and goods. This market should be on on every London visitor’s itinerary at least once, and we’re going to help you plan the perfect visit. …
The London Transport Museum is a great place for guests of all ages to learn more about the different vehicles and systems that have moved through London over the years. It’s a small museum that packs in plenty of interactive and fun things to do. In this post, we’ll help you plan a perfect visit …
For some of the very best views of Paris, make your way to the top of the one and only skyscraper in the city, Montparnasse Tower. In this post, we’ll explain the basics of visiting this observation deck, share the views you can expect to see and then wrap up with our overall thoughts on …
Let’s travel to Stonehenge. This famous stone circle is located in the Salisbury Plain about three hours from London. It’s close enough to visit in a day, and we’re going to show you exactly how. We chose to take a Stonehenge Inner Circle Tour, which is the only way to go inside the stone circle. …
Towering over 400 feet above the River Thames, the London Eye Ferris wheel is an unmissable landmark in Central London. Step inside the Ferris wheel and you’ll be treated to sweeping 360-degree views of the United Kingdom’s capital city. Look out onto Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Shard and more from inside an enclosed glass …
We recently flew British Airways Business class round trip between New York and London. Our British Airways Boeing 777 was equipped with the new Club Suites seats. We’ve flown British Airways in the past, but this is our first time experiencing one of their premium Club World Business class products. In this post, we’ll review …
Going to the top of the Eiffel Tower is a quintessential bucket list item for anyone visiting Paris. However, long lines, crowded observation decks and sold-out tickets can make the excursion seem like more of a chore than the romantic experience it’s made out to be. Don’t let these things deter you. With a little …