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 bullet journal designed for Texans, by a Texan who loves touring London.
This 180-page paperback book is made to be written in, carried around and treasured once you return home. Slightly bigger than a 5″ x 7″ photo, this totable tome fits smartly in a purse, pocket or pack.
The bright red cover makes it easy to spot when you’re ready to go.
A Guide to Save Missteps during your Vacay
Oodles of cool places, scattered around the UK’s capital, are waiting for you to come visit. Texans Touring LONDON is an easy to read guide that lists and combines attractions to help make the most of your time, whilst across the pond.
If you’re like me, when planning a trip, you write yourself notes. Or leave website tabs open so you can pick back up at some point. Next thing you know, life happens and your research is scattered.
Texans Touring LONDON not only guides your planning process, it also has sections that…
- outline the US passport process
- explain the local currency
- share the lowdown on the royal family
Additionally, there are tips for saving money…
- dozens of less expensive sight-seeing alternatives
- a list of free admission museums
A Planner for Making the Most of your Time
Traveling afar can cause your head to spin. Managing flights, accommodations and the like are just a few things that can make you feel lightheaded.
Texans Touring LONDON has planning calendars for you and your traveling companion(s). Along with clear, step-by-step advice on preplanning so you have more time to devote to all the things you are really looking forward to doing.
Here are sample pages that address the dreaded topic of a Travel Budget, made a little more fun with music lyrics and a playful coin purse illustration.
A Bullet Journal that has Nothing to Do with Ammo
To keep this keepsake as interactive a book as possible, you’ll find dedicated pages for doodling, note taking and scribbling throughout.
Texans Touring LONDON is for you, if you hope to avoid some of the pitfalls found in Gary P Nunn’s song, London Homesick Blues. Find dot gridded pages tucked in, here and there, for planning your trip.
Further, more pages allow you to narrow down what you’d like to do while in London. Then even more bullet pages appear in the during section and the after section so you can keep up with all the great memories you’re making.
Above all, plenty of space to reminisce over favorite times and to attach keepsakes like pictures, ticket stubs and drawings.
Why Buy a Book?
Wondering why you should buy this book when so much information is available online?
Simple. This keepsake includes spaces to…
- brainstorm ideas
- collect your thoughts
- imagine and record the excitement of visiting such a historic city
- AND well thought out spaces to jot notes and confirmation numbers
Maybe most importantly, this journal doesn’t require a cell signal or charged batteries.
Not to say we’re turning our back on the future (or present). Scan the QR codes stashed throughout the book to get hot links to the information you want and need when you want and need it.
Whoa! Do you have to be from Texas to use this book?
Not at all!
Sure, the official state Small Mammal of Texas, the Armadillo graces the cover of the book. And there are words like “howdy” and “y’all” interspersed throughout.
Similarly you’ll find comparisons to Texas weather and such.
However, any curious tourist will also find applicable Good to Know tidbits like…
- converting US dollars to UK pounds
- American English vocabulary translated into English English
- tips for getting around on London’s public transportation
Order your copy of Texans Touring LONDON now!
Texans Touring LONDON Writer and Illustrator
Marla McCarty is the writer, illustrator and photographer of this inaugural Texans Touring imprint.
After a third vacation to London, Marla is sharing what she’s learned about traipsing the United Kingdom’s capitol city.
Combining her top three passions – art, design and travel – Marla has created a fun and informative series of trippin’ tomes that provide details on cultural norms (as opposed to what we’re accustomed to), tips and advice on getting to and from, and such.
London is the first in the series, San Antonio second, or maybe Marfa. If you have any suggestions of cities or places you’d like to see included in the series, please leave them in the comments.
Cheers y’all!
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Arnie the Armadillo also sports Journal Covers
Texans Touring is proud to present the ruggedly handsome spokesmodel, Arnie the Armadillo, on the cover of NINE dotted-line journals. Take that other spokesmodels.
Unable to decide just what journal version of this hard-shelled ruffian to use, the choice now falls to you. The three designs shown above – Arnie in the spotlight, Texas Two-Step Arnie and Line Dancing Arnie – are each available in red, white and blue.
To order, please click on the photo or this link. Gracias!
