Going on a cruise for the first time? Here’s what to know before you cruise so you can be prepared for your first voyage out to sea. Ok, great, tell me more! Hun and I went on a 4-night cruise to the Bahamas on Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas cruise ship and I’m here […]
Stonehenge Day Trip From London
Is Stonehenge a burial ground, ceremonial site, or religious pilgrimage destination? I don’t know. But what I DO know is in this blog, I’ll share practical tips to help prepare you for your first visit to the stones based on my experience visiting Stonehenge on a day trip from our vacation to London, England. If […]
What to Expect Visiting The Ancient Roman Baths in England
I had so many questions before my first visit to the ancient Roman Baths in Bath, England. Questions like: Why are there Roman Baths in England? Can I go swimming in the Roman Baths? Are the Roman baths worth a Day trip from London? What do I need to know for my visit? In this […]
Is Royal Day Out at Buckingham Palace Worth It?
Is Royal Day Out, the special exhibit by the Royal Collection Trust where you tour of Buckingham Palace, the Royal mews, and the Queen’s Gallery, worth it? My hun and I took a trip to London and paid for Royal Day out tickets, so I’m here to give you a few key pieces of info. […]
How to Get Insanely Better at Learning a Language
Don’t just stop at “book knowledge”, take your foreign language learning to the next level.
What to See in London in 3 Days
There is a LOT to do in London, so how do you narrow things down? In this post, you’ll pick up a few ideas on what to see in London in three days based on my personal itinerary. So why London in the first place? Well, the short answer is because we could. The long […]
How to Get Around London on a Budget
Navigating London can seem overwhelming; I know because I’ve been there. But don’t worry, because in this blog I break down the London transportation system (prices, zones, airport transportation, maps, hours, etc.) using notes from my journey to London, and the how to get around on a budget so you don’t have to! Understanding the […]
Everything You Need to Know About Afternoon Tea in London
Nervous about your first afternoon tea in London? Don’t be! Here’s everything you need to know about the classic British tradition. I had a lot of questions before I traveled to London for the first time and signed up for an afternoon tea, like “what do you wear to an afternoon tea?” and exactly, “what […]
Tips for Buying Espadrilles at Casa Hernanz
Style, price, selection … this hand-made espadrille shop, or Alpargatería, is everything you hoped for. Casa Hernanz Alpargatería, located at Calle de Toledo, 18, 28005 in Madrid, Spain, has some of the best handmade, affordable espadrilles in the city. I know because I went not once, not twice, but three times during my vacation in […]
Prado Museum Highlights
What is the Prado museum famous for? Plenty! Here are the highlights and things you need to know before your visit, based on my solo birthday trip to Madrid and the Prado Museum. The Museo Nacional del Prado boats the best collection of Spanish art and some of the nicest collections of European art with […]