And Traveling the World
I know I’m in Stratford-upon-Avon as soon as I see the swans. Their white feathers glide back and forth as canal boats motor under bridges and past theaters. The birds barely give me a glance as I walk alongside them, but even their indifference can’t dampen my enthusiasm for this place. It’s my third visit to the town, but my first that will be long enough to take it all in. I have a whole weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon, and I’m determined to see everything.
When I think of my favorite London neighborhoods, Notting Hill always comes to mind. The area offers the perfect mix of everything I love about London, from markets and mews to good food and great nights out. I’ve been spending a lot of time here lately to soak up the colorful houses and atmospheric streets, and today I want to share some of my favorite things to do in Notting Hill.
I was struck by something when I traveled to Washington, D.C. last month. Going through the museums, I noticed that the (European) history of the United States only went back a few centuries. It made perfect sense given the Pilgrims arrived in 1620, but it threw London’s long past and the vast amount of London architecture history into relief for me.
I like a good European weekend escape, and when there’s romance involved I love it. Whether I’m lying on a beach in the Mediterranean or standing in awe of a castle on the Rhine, a lot of places in Europe inspire that feeling. If you need some inspiration, read on for A Lady in London’s 7 picks for romantic weekend getaways in Europe.
