Charles Dickens published the historical novel A Tale of Two Cities in 1859. If you’re a Dickens fan, you already know one of the two cities is London. Additionally, if you picked up on my title reference, you might be interested in visiting the Charles Dickens Museum while you’re in London. Texans Touring LONDON is a guide, planner and …
The six states of New England provide some of the most outstanding leaf peeping opportunities out there and we’re planning to go this fall to see what all the fuss about. If you’re unfamiliar with the term leaf peeping, it’s the act of intentionally admiring spectacular fall foliage. Here’s a link to finding your best …
Sir Mickey’s is a quaint Walt Disney World shop, located smack dab in the middle of Magic Kingdom. In a previous, pre-trip post, we excitedly chose Sir Mickey’s to be our first pressed penny stop once the Magic Kingdom ropes dropped. Making Our Disney Day Wishes Our wish for the day — my daughter Claire …
The London Eye gives spectacular bird’s eye views of the UK’s capital city! FYI, the London Eye will be closed January 8, 2024 to February 4, 2024 for scheduled maintenance. As seen in the video, riding the tallest cantilevered observation wheel in Europe, allows you to see for miles and miles (on a clear day) …
Finding pressed coins at Disney World is a simple quest. Reportedly, there are an estimated 120 squished penny machines scattered around their Florida property. Disney World Pressed Coins Map It’s going to take someone far more tech savvy than us to import the real map into this blog. To use the official one on the …
Hop On Hop Off Buses are a great way to get acquainted with a new city! Especially London! Designed as a clever way to take in as many sites as efficiently as possible, these buses are comfortable, run on a schedule and the people you encounter on them are generally cheerful. Personally, I like to …
London theater, by tradition, is accessible to everyone. Forever, actors have played to crowds where they could and got paid in handouts. In the 10th Century, according to this least of dry summaries, English churches began staging stories from the Bible. As scripts and plays became more secular, venues opened and traveling theater troops were …
Your London accommodations will be your home away from home. Here’s a nice neighborhood map borrowed from visitlondon.com. Most tourist sites are within the Paddington, South Kensington, Covent Garden, The City and Camden Town areas. Note: different booking sites use different neighborhood boundaries. This is a reader supported site, meaning there are affiliate links on …
Global Entry is a great way for Americans arriving back into the US from international travel, to get through United States Airport Customs in less time. A Global Entry membership allows international travelers to get on their way quickly and easily by using automated kiosks when entering the United States. It’s About Time brochure, U.S. …
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