Planning a trip to London? This 4-day London itinerary is your ultimate guide to the city's best food, coolest markets, and most iconic landmarks (written by someone who lives there).
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If you’re planning a visit to Arundel, this post details 10 of the very best things to do in this medieval Sussex town.
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For those in the U.K., there are a number of Bridgerton-themed activities that are sure to have you feeling like you’ve stepped out of a horse-drawn carriage and into the 1800s. Think secret balls, city tours, and Regency-era afternoon tea! In this post, I’ve compiled a list of filming locations and limited-edition experiences across the U.K. for Bridgerton fanatics!
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The weather may not reflect it but summer is not over in the London area. You still have time to take in beautiful flower fields just a quick train journey away from the city. As a matter of fact, many of the flower fields don’t reach peak bloom until July or August!
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Roadside accommodation is no longer exclusively crappy rooms that smell of cigarettes with questionable comforters. No sir. In 2021, the motel is making a comeback thanks to the road trip renaissance we’ve seen with the current halt on international travel. Enter Mollie’s Motel. Aptly located along the A420 motorway between Oxford and the Cotswolds, Mollie’s has taken the idea of a motor hotel and integrated beautiful design elements, simple amenities, and a sense of nostalgia to create a modern, more sophisticated motel.
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Tring is best suited for those looking at longer trips around the UK, couples needing a quiet weekend away from London, or people who live in the UK and are searching for a laid-back “staycation”. Regardless, if you’ve found yourself here on my blog {psst…thanks for reading and continuing to support this space}, I think it’s only fair I make the best case for why Tring and Berkhamsted should be pinned on your Google Map.
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Tucked away down a tree-lined driveway is Pendley Manor, Tring’s premier, luxury accommodation. Peacocks roam the pristine 35-acres the hotel sits on in rural Hertfordshire. Combine all the beauty of Pendley with its proximity to Harry Potter Studios and you’ve got yourself a winning UK getaway.
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Brimming with history, covered by art, and sprinkled with green spaces— welcome to London, the capital of the United Kingdom and one of the most expensive cities in Europe. London is a buzzing metropolitan with no shortage of things to see, places to eat, and events happening. I’ve combined years of visiting and living in the wonderful city of London to create an epic travel guide to England’s most visited city.
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The cold weather scares some people away from London at Christmas time, but I think it’s the most magical time of the year in this capital city. The lights are exquisite and the holiday cheer is palpable. In order to fully appreciate just how much there is to see and do in this city where I’m now basing myself {for a whileeeeeee}, it’s only right to show you around the delights of London in the winter.
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Responsible travelers planning a more eco-friendly trip to London can rest assured; the city has a relatively new hotel that makes being green easy for visitors. Surrounded by world-famous street art and just steps away from the easy-to-navigate Underground, the Corner Hotel is the environmentally-minded design hotel the city didn’t know it needed.
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Many of the quaint villages nestled inside Devonshire go unnoticed by travelers. This is the case with Beer, a lovely seaside village that is quintessentially British in all its charm. Sea air, coastal walking paths, and fresh fish and chips make this fishing community a cute stop if you’re traveling through the South of England.
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Nestled in England’s Lake District is the country’s highest peak, Scafell Pike. Most avid hiker in the U.K will have Scafell Pike on their bucket list, but knowing how to prepare yourself doesn’t have to be a daunting task. I’ve compiled all the information from my recent hiking trip to make this complete guide for those wanting to hike the peak!
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Tickets to visit Harry Potter Studios pre-global pandemic were hard to come by. Recently, however, we realized that Harry Potter Studios was right nearby Tring {where we were spending our “would-be-wedding-weekend”} and tickets were available! Most any experience is different now thanks to necessary COVID precautions being put into effect, but we were all pleasantly surprised with how “normal” our day touring the studios felt.
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Wow, oh wow, were we blown away by the Lake District! We spent four blissful days over my birthday hiking, getting soggy in the mist, and eating simple meals cooked over a campervan hob. Usually, I’d try to visit multiple times to perfect an itinerary, but honestly I feel like we really nailed our Lake District journey on this first go. So I’m sharing with you the very specific details of our trip and our four-day itinerary.
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With Pancake Day {i.e. Shrove Tuesday} right around the corner, and London being a foodie’s dream city, I figured some of you might be wondering where to find the best pancakes in London. That’s why I put together a post specifically for the upcoming “holiday” so that you would be able to easily navigate London and all the short stack bliss that awaits.
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