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London’s Other Westminster

By on February 15, 2013 in England, Europe, London, photo friday

TweetSammi and I had spent the last week running all over London, exploring Bath and networking like my life depended on it at the World Travel Market. First thing in the morning we went to Spitalfields Market and on our way back stumbled upon Westminster Cathedral, the other Westminster. Westminster Cathedral is the largest Catholic church in [...]

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Riding Emirates Air Line London

By on February 4, 2013 in England, Europe, London

TweetNo, I’m not talking about the airline, but the air (space) line, London’s newest Docklands attraction. On the last day of World Travel Market back in November, I snuck my sister Sammi into the convention to see what all the fuss was about. Once our day was over, we took the Emirates Air Line on [...]

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Photo Essay: Christmas in London

By on December 24, 2012 in Christmas, England, Europe, London, photo friday

Tweet This time last year I was admiring the Christmas decorations Down Under and saying goodbye to my home in Sydney. I had never experienced a hot December, but I hope it won’t be my last. Last month, however, I was in chilly London for World Travel Market and the city had already caught the [...]

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London Like a Local

By on December 5, 2012 in England, Europe, London

Tweet Can you tell London is my favorite city? This was my fourth trip to London and although I was there primarily for World Travel Market, I wanted to see the city through the eyes of a resident, rather than my usual tourist self. Here are my tips for seeing London like a local. Accommodation [...]

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Photo Friday: Bath, England

By on November 23, 2012 in Bath, England, Europe, photo friday

Tweet On my fourth trip to England, I knew I wanted to see more than just London, so Sammi and I planned a day trip to Bath. We knew it as the setting for Persuasion, one of our favorite Jane Austen books and film adaptations. I wasn’t really sure where to begin planning our day [...]

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Hostel Review: Palmers Lodge Hostel

By on September 17, 2012 in backpacking, England, Europe, hostels, London, review

Tweet I realized that I’ve never actually reviewed my all-time, favorite hostel, Palmers Lodge in London, England. Every time I go to London, which is becoming much more frequent these days, I stay at the Swiss Cottage location, a former mansion. On my first visit, for New Years in 2008, I stayed with my sister [...]

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Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in London

By on July 25, 2012 in cheap, England, food, free, hostels, London, summer, travel

Tweet In honor of the upcoming London Olympics, I’m reliving my past three trips to the city. While it can be fairly expensive to visit London, especially during big events like the Olympics and this year’s Jubilee and Royal Wedding, there are a few ways to cut costs. There are plenty of options for free [...]

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The UK in Food: Travel, Eat, Repeat

By on June 21, 2012 in England, Europe, food, guest blogger, travel

Tweet ** The following is a guest post written by Emily Buchanan and contains a sponsored link.*** Undoubtedly, a major highlight of travelling the world is food. Delicious, diverse food. Eating local cuisine is a great way of getting to know an area, its people and the flavours that drive its culture. It may sound [...]

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Winter in England and Ireland

By on December 10, 2011 in England, Europe, Ireland

Tweet There’s something magical about England and Ireland in winter. Department stores like Harrod’s have elaborate displays in their windows. Everyone bundles up in pea coats and scarves. The pub becomes the best place for a meal, right next to the fireplace, with a pint and classic comfort food. Not everyone is brave enough to [...]

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Hanging with Harry

By on November 19, 2010 in England, London, movies

Tweet As some of you may have seen on Twitter, my arrival in London coincided with the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. This was super exciting, especially since my very first trip to London in summer 2004 was when Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban came out. I [...]

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