The 8 best Christmas markets in London
While Germany may be the best known destination in Europe for Christmas markets, it’s definitely not the only place worth traveling to...
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Things to do in London at Christmas
London is a magical city at Christmas. The sun sets early (as in 4:30pm early), leaving plenty of time in the evenings to walk around and...
Cities to visit on day trips from London
While London is a great place to visit, if you have some extra time it’s also a convenient base to explore some of the other towns and...
10 things you (probably) don't know about London
London is a beautiful, bustling city. Full of museums, world-class shopping, and amazing West End shows, it’s a bucket list destination...
My favorite historic pubs in London
The pub is a quintessential part of British life. The pub is where you go to have a drink after work, meet and catch up with friends, and...
8 things to do in Venice that most people miss
Venice is one of the most sought after destinations in the world, one that lands on many people’s bucket lists. And for good reason! The...
My 6 favorite hotels in Venice
Venice is full of beautiful hotels. From ancient, ornate palazzos along the canals, to small guest houses in the more residential areas...
10 things you (probably) don’t know about Venice
Venice is a beautiful city, with a unique and fascinating history. The city was founded over 1,200 years ago, and many of the buildings...
When in Venice, do as the Venetians do and eat cicchetti
Venice is a city that has been praised for centuries for its beauty, art, architecture, and romantic setting. However, one thing I hear a...
15 things to see and do in Bruges
The first time I visited Bruges, Belgium I had no idea what was there or how beautiful it was. All I knew was there was a sculpture that...
My 7 favorite hotels in Florence
The most important part of planning any trip is figuring out where to stay. The right hotel, resort, lodge, or apartment can make or...
10 things you (probably) don’t know about the Duomo of Florence
The Florence Cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, is one of my favorite buildings in the world. It's where I spent my college internship...
9 castles to visit on day trips from London
Whether you're looking for medieval castles or Victorian palaces, England is a country filled with castles. The country is home to...
The myth of "the perfect trip"
“A beautiful thing is never perfect.” ~Egyptian Proverb If you’re anything like me, when you start thinking about your next trip you’re...
The Grand York: The perfect base for your North Yorkshire adventures
I don't normally spend a lot of time in my hotel room when I travel, but I'm the first to admit that the hotel can make or break a trip...
The value of a travel advisor
Do travel agents still exist? That's a question that was not uncommon just a couple years ago. In an age of Expedia, TripAdvisor, and...
My favorite things to do in York, England
When considering a trip to the United Kingdom, London is where most travelers start. However, there is so much more to England than...
Travel confessions from a non-morning person
Let me take a moment to be honest here: I am not, and never will be, a morning person. I’m one of those people who looks at the clock at...
The art of slow travel
There's no doubt that we live in a competitive, fast paced society. Somewhere along the way it's become possible to be a winner or loser...
The 7 best things to see and do in London
London is full of things to see and do. Let's face it, there's far more than you could possibly get through in a month or more. This year...
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