The British Library is a huge library, similar to how the British Museum is a huge museum. The difference between the British Library and the British Museum is that most of the British Library you aren’t allowed to see. If you…
What to Expect at the Churchill War Rooms in London
Perhaps no figure looms larger on the ally side of World War II than Winston Churchill. Now at the Churchill War Rooms you can see, nearly perfectly in tact, where he and the hundreds who worked with him lived and…
Top 3 Things to See at the British Museum
The British Museum is FULL of amazing artifacts from all throughout history. If there is a specific time period you’re interested in, there is probably a large exhibit with hundreds (if not thousands!) of artifacts for you to enjoy. Best…
Why You Should Go to Stonehenge
I don’t know if there is a more iconic site in the world than Stonehenge. (Perhaps the Pyramids or the Great Wall of China.) Stonehenge is certainly among the most recognizable locations in the world. It is also one of…
The Highlights: Westminster Area
In continuing with our Highlights series of London, today we are going to the area of Westminster. Now you probably know that Westminster Abbey is located in this area but there are also lots of other gems as well as…
3 Things We Saw at the Design Museum in London
Design is something that is deeply important to me. Good design makes me happy and bad design makes sad. So when I heard that there was the Design Museum in London I knew it had to be on our list…
Visiting Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a highlight of any stay in London. Westminster Abbey is one of the most well know churches in all of London. As a place for coronations of kings and queens of England and as a resting place for…
Portobello Road Market at Notting Hill
Ever since I was a young boy I have wanted to visit the Portobello Road Market. The movie, Bednobs and Broomsticks, bills Portobello Road as the place “where the riches of ages are sold”. It was therefore of great importance…
The Highlights: Old Town London
London is broken up into several different areas. To make your time in London more effective, we are going to be doing The Highlights series. This series will give you an area of London as well as the highlights and…
6 Things to Do in Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park
Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are two beautiful parts of the Royal Gardens in London. They are right next to each other, so for our intents and purposes, they really form one giant green space.Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are…