While in London, I was constantly looking for cool places to visit and experience. I like to think I found quite a few little gems, some you may have heard of, and maybe some new ones, too! Sure, people visiting London tend to do the tourist things like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the West EndContinue reading “The Cool Guide to London”
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Living it Up at Sofitel St. James
Editor’s Note: I was a guest of Sofitel St. James. For more, please read my disclosure policy. We arrive into the grand entry at Sofitel St. James. It’s been a long day, and it has only just begun. Around us, business people and families are spread throughout the posh lobby, readying themselves to take in theContinue reading “Living it Up at Sofitel St. James”
Daily Wanderlust: The London Eye
With everyone having Olympic Fever, I figured I’d open up the dusty photo album of London today and take a stroll down memory lane. Travel back in time with me … there I was, fresh-faced, eyes wide open, wandering the streets of London during my first few days of long-term travel way back in MarchContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: The London Eye”
Escape of the Week: London’s Big Ben
London’s Big Ben is recognized the world over. Located within the historic Palace of Westminster grounds, Big Ben is the name for the bell of the clock, but is also used to refer to the entire tower. Did you know it is the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the worldContinue reading “Escape of the Week: London’s Big Ben”