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What to Skip on Your Trip to London
Ahh, London. We were so excited to be able to add this glorious city to our two-week adventure that we couldn’t even stand ourselves. It’s a fantastic city to visit and probably to live in as well. While we absolutely loved London, there were some things that just didn’t live up to the hype. We want to let you guys know what we didn’t like about dear ole London so that you can plan your trip accordingly! The Tate Modern OK. I know that The Tate is a staple for London, but we just couldn’t get into it. Now we don’t claim to know anything about art (and…
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Where to Stay in London
There are so many places to stay in London that it can get a bit overwhelming. Not only do you have so many amazing neighborhoods to choose from, but you have to decide what type of accommodations you want. Your options include hotels, hostels, and even entire homes if you’re looking through sites like Airbnb. London is made up of 33 districts with the city only serving a small part. The main sites (Big Ben, Westminster, London Eye, etc.) are not even located in this area. There is no real “downtown” since the sights are spread out around the city. We have complied a list of just some of the…
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Everything you must see and do in London
“A bad day in London is still better than a good day anywhere else.” Whoever said that wasn’t kidding. I have dreamed about visiting London for as long as I can remember. One of my best friends is from England (hi Steph!) and I remember the first time bombarding her with questions. The whole city has always fascinated me and it did not disappoint! We loved every moment of our trip to London and these are the things you must see and do on your next trip! The Changing Of The Guard at Buckingham Palace Any trip to London can’t be complete without seeing the changing of the guard at…
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London’s Harry Potter Studio Tour
If you’re in London and you have the time, The Harry Potter Studio Tour is a definite must!
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October Reviews
We are back in the states and still trying to play catch up! I don’t think my suitcase is unpacked yet! Today we are reviewing the products that we brought on our trip for you guys! We want y’all to be in the know so you can either take our items or skip the headache! Devacurl Diffuser I love my Devacurl diffuser! It fits on any blow dryer, and that meant that I didn’t have to take up room and extra weight in my suitcase! My niece calls it my Hulk Smash Hand hahaha and it gently scoops up your curls and tries not to disturb them as much as…
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How To Stay Within Budget on Your European Vacation
Staying within your budget on vacation can be tough. Especially when you’re thinking about souvenirs and other trinkets. We are sharing some of our tips and tricks to staying on budget during your vacation. Transportation Buy Local Transportation Cards You can purchase local transportation cards for the duration of your stay. It’s typically a lot cheaper than paying outright for your tickets each time you need to go on the subway or take a bus. We bought an extra Oyster Card in London and $25 gets you around 3 days worth of travel. Check Uber Prices Using Uber can inadvertently give you a local tour guide!…
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City Passes: What Are They and Are They Worth It?
In our last post I touched a little on CityPASS. I use city pass all the time when I go to Atlanta. We got city passes on our trip to London and we just want to share with you guys whether City Passes are worth it. What is a CityPASS? A CityPASS is a card that gives you free and reduced prices for several attractions of the city you choose. CityPASSES are available in Atlanta, Boston, New York, Miami, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Southern California, Tampa, and Toronto. With the Atlanta CityPASS you get free entry to the Georgia Aquarium (so much fun), The World…
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Tips and Tricks to Stay in Budget On Your Trip to Europe
Staying within your budget on vacation can be tough. Especially when you’re thinking about souvenirs and other trinkets. We are sharing some of our tips and tricks to staying on budget during your vacation. Transportation Buy Local Transportation Cards You can purchase local transportation cards for the duration of your stay. It’s typically a lot cheaper than paying outright for your tickets each time you need to go on the subway or take a bus. Check Uber Prices Using Uber can inadvertently give you a local tour guide! Plus Uber’s are super cheap. I would definitely check costs to each of your destinations before committing to…
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How To: Choose Your Destination Transportation
Choosing how you’re going to get around your vacation destination can be tricky. You have to look at the laws of each country before definitively deciding what you’ll choose. If you’re going to more than one country then flying is probably your best bet. Once you’re in each country then you need to decide whether you’re taking public transportation or you’re renting a car. Flying We are flying to each of our major destinations except for Scotland. When you are on an international trip, flying to each destination is your cheapest option. We are flying from Dublin to London (Gatwick) and from Edinburgh back to Dublin on Ryanair.…
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Long Layovers vs. Short Layovers
Let’s talk layovers...most suck, but if you have the extra time, look into layovers in places that you’ve never been or love to go.
