I am a big fan of using audio for learning experiences. As an instructional designer I understand the efficacy of this approach and as a tourist I appreciate its convenience. So when our friends, who were with us for part…
Episode 12: Destination-Venice
Join Ben and Meagan as they talk about one of their favorite places: Venice! Learn about where we went, what our favorite things were and some other tips to help you navigate Venice. Helpful Blog Posts: St. Mark’s Basilica…
Episode 5: Travel Planning Tips
Join Ben and Meagan as we talk about how we plan our trips, which websites we find useful and which apps are helpful in planning. Trip Advisor Pinterest City Passes Paris London Chimani Lonely Planet Metro Apps: Washington D.C.…
A Day in Edinburgh, Scotland
We came to Edinburgh via cruise ship (well, we docked in South Queensferry and had to bus into the city). Because of the nature of a cruise, we only had one day to explore this beautiful city. But we were…
Visiting the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland
If you’re starting your day in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Castle, then you should continue down the hill and walk the Royal Mile. Easily one of the most famous walks in the British Isles, the Royal Mile is the mile long…
5 Tips for Tourists Riding the Tube/London Underground
There is really only one real option when it comes to getting around London as a tourist, and that is the London Underground, otherwise known as the Tube. You could rent a car, but then you would be driving in…
Visiting the Treasure Room at the British Library
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…
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…
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…
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…