I’ve collated the best London travel tips from the Blog and added some new tips of my own. There are so many options for what to do in London that it can be quite bewildering deciding on a London sightseeing itinerary. Our London tips will help you get discover some of the best things to [...]
The Greenwich district in London is a massive tourist destination. Whether you’re going to the market, the Painted Hall and Chapel or the Observatory there’s a wealth of places for you to grab something to eat when you’re in need of a break. But none of them measure up to the Greenwich Union. It’s my [...]
On a recent visit to London, I looked forward to a day trip to nearby Oxford. Although I had not planned specific child-friendly activities, it was a pleasant surprise that my young children stumbled across so many entertaining things to do in that charming university town. As parents traveling with children know well, this is [...]
In the beginning of June I drove 2700 kilometers over the course of nine days in Ireland. Actually 2690. My mother drove 10 kilometers one evening after I had decided it might be nice to have a Guinness with dinner. I quickly realized that, although I enjoy a good Guinness, the stress of having my [...]
Everyone knows that the 100 Years War between the French House of Valois and the English Plantagenets lasted longer than a hundred years. But, did you know that the final and decisive battle was not that far from Bordeaux, that European city certainly well-known for its wine. Today the town of Castillon la Bataille, to [...]
Tapas in London is good. Very good. If you avoid the La Tasca chain, anyway. But there are London tapas places that do it better than everyone else. Some that even rival the Spanish food in Spain. Here are my top Europe travel tips for finding the tastiest tapas in London. And of course, the [...]
Fitzrovia is fast becoming a London foodie destination in its own right. But there could be such a thing as too much choice, couldn’t there? The whole area is littered with bars and restaurants, but without trying them all, how do you know which are the best London bars in this area? Well, I have [...]
Packing for a European trip used to be easy for me. Now that I’ve got a small baby to deal with, I’m actually writing my packing list well ahead of time. I’ve travelled overnight with my baby on car trips and was astounded at just how full the car was of stuff he “needed”, and [...]
The London Eye is fast becoming the face of modern London. This iconic London landmark is situated on the South bank of the river Thames and is one of most visited London attractions. But with an entry price of £16.15, the Eye has its share of critics who dub it as “overpriced” and “not worth [...]
The World Bloggers Travel Contest is now live with 18 great prizes on offer with a total value of $20000 (US Dollar) or 16000 Euro. The prizes include stays in destinations such as Montreal, Dubai, London, Provence, Beijing, San Francisco, Nice, Madagascar, Rio de Janeiro and Zurich. Madagascar by madaportal To enter the World Bloggers [...]
