A Warm English Welcome: How Meeting Locals Can Enhance Your Travels
I knew exactly what kind of city Hull was as soon as I got in to my hotel room. There, sitting on the desk…
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In Photos: The Adorable Town of Beverley, England
Chances are that unless you’ve either been before or are from Yorkshire, you probably haven’t heard of the town of Beverley, England. As much…
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Things You Probably Don’t Know About Hull, England
There are a handful of things that I particularly love when I travel: cities with lots of cool history, places with beautiful landscapes, and…
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48 Hours in East London
It’s no secret that London, England, is one of my favorite cities in the world. But the thing about London (like many other capitals)…
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A Purrfect Afternoon Tea at London’s First Cat Cafe
Going for High Tea is one of those quintessential English experiences – the little teapot, the tiny sandwiches, the scones with jam and clotted…
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Eating My Way Through London’s Soho
When it comes to London’s Soho neighborhood, there are a few things you need to know. First, you need to know that Soho has…
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The Cotswolds are Just Stupid Pretty
I’d seen the photos. Photos of charming stone buildings with overflowing flower boxes. Of adorable city squares with old wells at the center. Of crumbly…
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Liverpool for the Beatles Fan
For as long as I can remember, The Beatles have been in my life. Growing up, my sister and I used to frequently sift…
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A First-Timers Guide to York
In the past handful of years, I’ve managed to visit the United Kingdom a grand total of 5 times. It’s officially the country (outside…
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When I’m 64 Tour Highlights
I shared my very first passport stamp with my mom 10 years ago. First passports. First trip outside of North America. First passport stamps. For…
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Finding Accommodation in London: Hotel Alternatives
Due to airlines being weird and round-trip flights actually being cheaper than one-way ones, I headed back to London once again on my way…
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How to Make the Most of a London Pass
I’ll admit that, even though I have been to London on 3 separate occasions (and spent a week there each time), I’ve been a…
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Eating the East End
No matter where you travel to in the world today, chances are you can find a food tour. There are even food tours in…
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Exploring London’s East End
Huguenot refugees. Irish weavers. Jewish immigrants. Bangladeshis. Hipsters. Artists. All of these groups — disparate as they seem — have at one point or…
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London in the Sunshine
Many of the stereotypes you hear about London are true — especially when it comes to the weather. London has a reputation for being…
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Stonehenge: Is it Worth It?
Like the Great Pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, and the Sydney Opera House, Stonehenge is one of those attractions that is immediately recognizable. Mostly because…
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Ways to Save Money in London
Seek out just about any list naming the “most expensive cities in the world,” and chances are that London, England, will be on it….
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