What does a trip to Europe cost? Obviously, it depends on many factors including where you're going, where you're coming from, how long you'll stay, and what you do when you get there. And of course, you know that. But it helps to have an idea, right? In this article, I'm sharing our actual expenses […]
Planning a trip to London? I used to scoff at Big Bus tours because they are “touristy.” However, I've now tried Big Bus in London and Washington D.C. and have decided that they are actually a fun, low-stress way to see a new city. My family used Big Bus as transportation and tour on our first […]
Hello! Planning a trip to London? Westminster Abbey is at the top of many first-time visitors' lists, and we made sure to see it on our family trip to London last year. It's just as beautiful as I imagined it would be. It was an amazing feeling to walk through a place that has featured […]
Hello! Planning a trip to Europe? After we booked flights to Paris last summer, we decided to divide our time between Paris and London. Eurostar made it easy and affordable for our family. Eurostar is a high speed train that connects London, Paris and Brussels. You can also use it to reach, Amsterdam, Marseilles, Bruges, […]
Hello! Planning a trip to London? The Churchill War Rooms is a popular attraction for history lovers. They are the actual rooms where Winston Churchill and his staff led the British war effort during World War II. After the war, the rooms were sealed and preserved. A museum dedicated to the life of Winston Churchill […]
Hello! Planning a trip to London? It can be an expensive place to stay. We considered a variety of options when we were planning a five night stay in London. We wanted a central, walkable location, but we also wanted to keep expenses down. When my sister recommended Travelodge London Covent Garden, we got both. […]
Hello! Hoping to visit a royal palace on your London trip? Hampton Court Palace was one of my family's favorite days during our week in London. There are lots of interesting things to see and learn for history lovers, and some pretty cool activities for children. Choose a day with pleasant weather if you can, […]
Hey Harry Potter Fans! Is Platform 9 3/4 a must-see in London? My family thinks so. If you've read all the Harry Potter books and seen all the movies, you know that Harry takes the Hogwarts Express to school every year from the magical Platform 9 3/4 from London King's Cross station. The books may […]
Planning a trip to London? The Tower of London is one of the city's most popular attractions, and my history-loving family enjoyed it even more than we expected to. Even my 11-year-old son – who usually groans when we plan museum visits – found a lot to like here. The Tower of London isn't a […]
Hello! Planning a trip to London? Hoping to keep costs down? I love to try local flavors when we travel, but food is also one of the easiest areas to keep costs down on vacation. Buying ready-to-eat food at grocery stores lets us eat local and save money at the same time. My sister visited […]
Hello! Planning a trip to London? My family recently returned from our first trip to London, England. We wanted to experience all of the popular attractions, and get to know this famous city. The London Pass was a convenient way to see many attractions in London with just one ticket. We learned a lot by […]
