The thing I love most about traveling is that the more places I visit, the more places I realize there are to visit. I’ve loved all the European capitals, but some of my favorite destinations have been the less obvious ones. From Salzburg to Stavanger, I’ve fallen for the under-the-radar European cities.
Stamford is glowing. As the yellow stone buildings warm up in the afternoon light, the whole town turns golden. I knew I would like this chocolate box in Lincolnshire, but I had no idea how much I would love it. I should have guessed, though, because the friends who’ve brought me on this day trip to Stamford and Burghley House wouldn’t lead me astray. They’re locals, after all, and they know what’s worth seeing.
My boyfriend calls Victoria the dead center of London. It’s right in the heart of the city, but there’s not much going on. Until recently, that is. The neighborhood has been a construction zone for years, and it’s finally emerging from the dust with a load of new offerings. In case you haven’t been in a while, here’s A Lady in London’s guide to Victoria.
The sky’s so pink it’s turning the sea into a dream. As the sailboats rock to a lullaby of light, I can’t help thinking this is one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen. But it shouldn’t surprise me. My entire trip to the Caribbean has been amazing, and there’s no reason the sunset should be less impressive. I’ve spent 1 week in St Lucia, and I’ve fallen in love.
Over the last few months I’ve been sharing London itineraries on the blog. From one day to three, I’ve written out my ideal mix of things to do, see, and eat. I’ve gotten good feedback from you about them, so today I want to share my itinerary for 4 days in London. I hope you find it helpful!
Spring is here and I’m itching to travel. But while it’s easy to look abroad for seasonal sunshine, some of my favorite places to visit in spring are within an hour or two of London. England comes alive with color and life around this time, and every year I try to travel to as many of my favorite towns and gardens as I can. If you want to experience the best of the season, today I bring you 5 lovely spring day trips from London.
I’ve been spending a lot of time in Scotland lately, and one of the things I’ve discovered is how easy it is to get up there for a weekend. Whether I travel for a city break, a country getaway, or a highland fling there are a lot of lovely places to escape for 48 hours. If you’re in the mood for a Scottish adventure, here are the 5 weekend trips in Scotland you have to take at least once.
Spring has arrived in London! The daffodils are out in the parks and the days are getting longer and warmer every week. If you’ll be traveling to the UK capital in the next few months and want an insider’s guide to what to bring, here’s my spring packing list for London. These 5 things will help you pack light and arrive ready to live (and look) like a local.
I can smell the tarts before we’re inside. My mouth waters as the scents of cinnamon and powdered sugar drift into the street. The walk to Belem has been worth it, and now I’m ready for my reward: the renowned Pastéis de Belém. I’ve come all the way to Portugal to taste them, and no weekend in Lisbon would be complete without one. Or ten.
