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5 Beautiful Spots in London to Give You Serious Wanderlust
London holds a special place in my heart. I studied abroad in this city and it was here that my travel bug really ramped up. Plus, my husband and I got engaged here. But besides my personal connections, London is an undeniably amazing city. The culture, sites, and cuisine (say what you will about British food) make this one of the best cities to explore. I had trouble narrowing down this list of beautiful spots in London. But, these five sites are the ones that I’ve visited over and over again. So, if you are ready for some wanderlust inspiration, keep reading. Let’s look at 5 of the most beautiful…
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How to Visit Buckingham Palace
Planning a trip to London? What made your must-see list? Big Ben? Tower Bridge? Buckingham Palace? These are just a few of the iconic sites London is known for. You can easily walk to the base of Big Ben or across the Tower Bridge to cross off those experiences. But what about Buckingham Palace? I spent a semester studying abroad in London. During that time I visited Buckingham Palace dozens of times. I even saw Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles. But it wasn’t until my most recent London trip in 2018 that I actually went inside and toured Buckingham Palace. So if you are curious about visiting this classic…
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48 Hours in London
This wasn’t an easy guide for me to make. I love London. I know it’s a cliche choice, but it’s my favorite city in the world. It holds so many memories for me. I studied abroad in London in 2013. I spent 6 months exploring and getting to know this city. And it made a huge impact on my life. I learned so much about myself during the process. London is where I truly discovered my passion for traveling. After studying abroad, I knew I couldn’t sit still. I had to keep traveling and discovering more about the world. In London, I also got engaged to my husband. (No, I didn’t…
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Walk Westminster: A London Self Guided Walking Tour
Welcome to Westminster! This is an area in Central London filled with history and tourist attractions. It is home to the famous Parliament building, Buckingham Palace and (of course) Westminster Abbey. In fact, the entire neighborhood gets its name from the Abbey. The Abbey was built west of the city, so it was originally referred to as west-minster (or west church). On our tour, we will explore this historic area. We will talk about monarchs and politicians. We will see palaces and parks. Take this tour at your own pace. You could easily spend a couple hours or an entire day exploring Westminster. That’s what I love about self-guided walking tours,…
