Hampton Court Gardens London We love gardens! While in London, we were guided to the Hampton Court Gardens by the pleasant bellman at our hotel, Amba Charing Cross. We strolled across the Jubilee pedestrian bridge over the Thames to Waterloo Station on the southside and took a train out to west London to Hampton Court. […]
50 Free Things to Do in London
50 Free Things to Do in London London has seemingly endless list of things to see and to do. London is very expensive, though. Can you afford to enjoy the city? Fortunately, once you have arrived, you do not have to spend a lot of money to take in the sites, atmosphere, and history. When […]
Dormy House Hotel Broadway England Review
Dormy House Hotel The Dormy House Hotel is a luxury hotel and spa that sits near the top of Fish Hill in the Cotswolds of England about 2 miles outside of the town of Broadway. We stayed here during our family vacation in late summer 2015. The Cotswolds The Cotswolds are in a beautiful, pastoral […]
Stow on the Wold in the English Cotswolds
Stow on the Wold Stow on the Wold, located in Gloucestershire in east England, was our favorite Cotswold town on our recent family vacation (Why Visit the Cotswolds). Sitting atop Stow Hill along the route of the ancient Roman Fosse Way, Stow on the Wold blends beauty, history, charm, and friendly locals for the traveller […]
London Contrasts Old and New
London Contrasts Old and New London is a city of contrasts; old vs. new. I hope to fully illustrate this with some of the pictures we took on our recent trip. New, modern buildings abound, but many times they are next to some very old buildings. This makes the views very interesting and beautiful. The […]
5 Free London Sightseeing Excursions
There are a lot of things to do in London. We wanted to walk and see things up close and by doing all outlined in this article we saw a lot of memorable sights. Here are 5 free London sightseeing excursions. 1)Walk the Tower Bridge- The Tower Bridge crosses the River Thames close to the […]
Why Stay at Amba Charing Cross Hotel in London
Amba Charing Cross Hotel lies in the literal center of London with easy access to the entire city. Luxury amenities, beautiful room and interiors, concierge room and services, a friendly staff, and a well acclaimed dinner theater make Amba Charing Cross an unbeatable lodging choice for the London tourist. Charing Cross is considered the […]
Why visit the Cotswolds in England
The Cotswolds lie in western England and are about a two hour drive from London. Londoners come here for week-ends to escape the city life. Throughout the Cotswolds you will see rolling hills, farmland, sheep, and medieval towns which span for miles and miles. We recently visited and would like to share 8 reasons […]
Princess Diana Trail
Princess Diana Trail The Princess Diana Trail in London winds 7.2 miles through St. James Park, Green Park, Hyde Park, and Kensington Gardens. Lady Di is said to have jogged frequently through these parks. The Princess Diana Trail is a wonderful tribute to her. If you enjoy running, long walks, and/or gardens, then you need […]
London Details in Photo
We have all seen grand, sweeping images of iconic London landmarks. As Walt Disney said, “There is no magic in magic, it is all in the details.” London details are everywhere! Look closely and feel the magic. I hope you enjoyed a closer look at London.