England: Good Place to Relax
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Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
William Shakespeare – did he really write all those wonderful plays? Or was it actually a member of the royal family? Or a group of people whose names are now lost to history? Did he even exist? Does ... Continue Reading »
5 Beautiful Destinations in England
1. The Lake District This area is stunningly beautiful to walk around, ride a ferry, sail, or just sit and read the Romantic Poets: Coleridge, Wordsworth et al. 2. Bath Bath is one ... Continue Reading »
Stay in Historic Homes
Pride and Prejudice, Downton Abbey, Brideshead Revisited – we’ve watched the TV series, seen the movies, read the books. These stories of life in England during centuries past are one of the ... Continue Reading »
Summering in Cornwall
The summer in England is coming – so they say. Many of those who are not jetting off to other countries to find their beach holiday will be starting to think of Cornwall. This southwest tip jutting ... Continue Reading »
Best 1-hour Break While Visiting London
Two weeks ago I visited London for the first time and was totally captivated by everything the city has to offer. Not surprisingly, I got very little sleep during my trip, so it was doubly ... Continue Reading »
Charles Dickens' Birthday
Whether we know it or not, we’ve all grown up on the writings of Charles Dickens, one of London’s most famous chroniclers. He wrote The Christmas Carol, inventing Scrooge and the ghosts of ... Continue Reading »
Cocteau's Church
The Notre Dame de France Church is one of my favorite London secrets. Hidden away in one of the busiest places in the world, just off Leicester Square in the center of London, and with its doors ... Continue Reading »
Granger and Co. - Great Breakfast in Notting Hill
Australians are famous for being great chefs and opening restaurants with interesting food and a relaxed, hospitable ambiance. One of Sydney's favorite and famous sons is Bill Granger. Now he's ... Continue Reading »
Ham House
Ham House. Terrible name, wonderful house. This gorgeous 17th century mansion is on the banks of the Thames River near elegant Richmond on the edge of London. It was home to Elizabeth Murray, ... Continue Reading »
Regent’s Park
When the sun comes out in London, Londoners head to the nearest park and take off their shirts. One of the favorites is Regent’s Park, 410 acres of green space (part of the ‘lungs of London’) tucked ... Continue Reading »
Top 5 Christmas Things To Do
London is a Christmas-y town (didn’t you see Love Actually?) and there are tons of holiday events going on. Here are just a few suggestions. 1. Christmas Lights: London’s Christmas Lights are ... Continue Reading »
Top 5 Coffee Shops in London
like a good coffee. I do not like coffee from chains that put quantity over quality. Sometimes I like coffee because the view that goes with it is wonderful, or the atmosphere. Keep that in mind as ... Continue Reading »
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