There’s a few things that instantly shout classic London when you hear them…Royals, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey. Now imagine staying in the midst of all these things and getting to experience quintessential London……well, except maybe the Royals. And mixed within this iconic and classic location, a place that is modern and luxe : […]
SUMMER IN THE CITY : A STAY AT ONE ALDWYCH
Summer is a loose term these days in London, with the last week having rapid changes in temperatures and sudden downpours followed closely by bright sunshine. Luckily, we were staying city center in the heart of Aldwych so it was easy to pop out and explore my favorite locations then duck in to shield from […]
A GIRLS GETAWAY GUIDE TO DORSET
We all need a girls getaway every now and then…besides the champagne spa days, pillow fights, and late night gossip, it’s just good for your soul to be surrounded by your best gal pals! So off to the English countryside we went…I love bringing my American visitors to see every little bit of London that […]
Blown Away in Brighton : A Sunny Seaside Escape
With the warm weather starting to creep in, I thought I’d share one of my favorite (and easy!) getaways from London! The southern coast surrounding Brighton is beautiful and even eccentric…the perfect combination of charming small towns, stunning nature, and just the right amount of hipster!We hopped on the Southern Rail from London Victoria (this […]
GIRLS DAY OUT : ST MARTINS COURTYARD
Sometimes I just need a full on girls’ day out — complete with shopping, pampering, and definitely some bubbly! Last week, my gal pal Andreea, of Launeden, and I headed to experience all things girly at St Martin’s Courtyard. It’s the perfect little escape, while still in central London. It’s actually hard to believe this […]