Can you imagine having a romantic meal in London, perhaps then seeing a show and then whisking away your partner to another part of the UK on a gorgeous overnight train? Swoon! I love train travel in the UK and find the slow, meandering pace romantic in its own right. But overnight trains are something … Read more
Even if you’d never been to London, if you closed your eyes and imagined it you’d likely be able to rattle off at least 10 landmarks in the city. They are *that* famous! This directory of London landmarks starts with a few that I always love to see whenever I’m in the city – they … Read more
Can you think of a better contrast than the bright lights of London’s city centre and the remote countryside of Scotland? It’s amazing to think that these two different landscapes exist and can be so easily combined. I’ve explored London and Scotland countless times over the past 20+ years and have used my experience with … Read more
For many people coming to Scotland, especially if they’re coming from overseas, getting to London is a good starting point. The next question then is: how to get to Scotland from London? I’ve done almost all of these options in my travels back and forth to the country that I grew up in. Some of … Read more
Stonehenge is one of the most popular sites in the world to visit, but being out in the countryside of England it’s not one of the easiest places to get to without some prior knowledge and planning. It’s unfortunately not quite as simple as walking up to a bus stop in London and getting on … Read more
Perhaps you’re on a flying visit to London or maybe it’s the 20th time you’ve been and you just want to take some fantastic photos to share back home. Whatever the reason, this list of pretty places in London will give you a head start to your trip. Of course there’s always more to a … Read more
I’ve been travelling to London a lot these past couple of months and you’d think that I could manage to fit in all the sites with the amounts of times I’ve been there. Not so! London is really spread out so getting to all the tourist sites that might be on your list can be … Read more
History lovers looking for WW2 sites in London will find a wealth of museums at their disposal. It’s probably not the sole reason people will visit London, but if you enjoy learning about World War 2 you’ll find plenty there to keep you occupied. Having a son who loves learning about World War 2 … Read more
There are so many fun and unique things to do in Greenwich which is probably why it’s my favourite part of the city of London If you don’t want to stay in the hustle and bustle of central London but still want a great place to spend a few days in the city then I … Read more
Visiting Royal Palaces in London is a must if you’re a fan of the British Royal family or ifyou’re interested in the regal history and heritage of the UK. London is a fantastic place for Royal fans with so many things to do that relate to it including castles and palaces, some of which are … Read more