Bath is one of the most romanticized places in all of England. This is largely due to its reported healing waters and Jane Austen’s extensive use of Bath as a setting for her books. These aspects continue to draw people…
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…
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…
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…
Why You Should Make Time for the London Zoo
Even though London is known for its many museums and historical buildings, we were so surprised how much we loved the London Zoo. Even though many people say not to waste your precious time in London at a zoo you…
Visiting Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is a beautiful and thought invoking place. This cemetery is a beautiful resting place. It is amazing just how many people are buried there and how vast yet peaceful this whole area is. It gave us a…
Visiting Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon was one of my favorite places we visited while we were on our Washington D.C. trip. While I had favorite things that were actually in D.C., Mount Vernon was my favorite thing outside of the city. How to Get…
Visiting the Monuments on the National Mall
There are a lot of things to see in Washington D.C. But the one area that everyone wants to see is the National Mall, and the things that they want to see at the Mall are the monuments. The monuments…
Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival
Spring is here in Utah! We are absolutely loving the warmer weather and are trying to enjoy more time outside to soak up the sunshine. This past weekend, we were able to go to the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival. It…