England

Liberty London and Fortnum & Mason

Is there ever any doubt that I shopped at my destination?  I got a few Christmas bulbs, a small hamper and knick knacks for me and Mom. Fortnum & Mason My new favourite store in London!  I need more Christmas bulbs from here and I’m booking afternoon tea next time […]

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Pickering Place & The Last Duel

I love finding unique things to see and do and get off the beaten track a bit.  I’ve read so many historical books based in England that I’m very familiar with duels and historical figures like Beau Brummell.  A duel is fought between two opponents and each has a second […]

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England

Where Time Begins!

I wanted to see the Prime Meridian. There’s an Uber Boat that is the perfect way to travel longer distances in London.  I always walk throughout central London and take the Tube as necessary.  However, there was a Tube strike and I needed an alternate solution.  Uber Boat was great […]

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The Royal Horseguards Hotel & Whitehall Gardens

Built in 1884, The Royal Horseguards Hotel is a 5-star hotel located in Central London near Trafalgar Square.  It used to be the headquarters for MI6 and a meeting place for politicians.  The Secret Intelligence Bureau used the building as its headquarters during World War I.  I was kinda hoping […]

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London Again! ~ My Phantom, Taylor Swift & The Goring

Hello again London!  You are definitely one of my favourite cities and the last stop on my Round the World adventure.  This time I went out to Windsor Castle again, stayed at The Goring, saw Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and saw The Phantom of the Opera again.  I’m very predictable […]

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Taylor Swift ~ The Eras Tour ~ Wembley Stadium

I’m a newbie Swiftie and while planning my Round The World adventure I looked to see where I could get a ticket for this concert.  I attended the August 16 show at Wembley Stadium.  The opening acts were Holly Humberstone and Paramore.  Both opening acts were fantastic and Taylor Swift […]

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The Goring

I arrived a hot, sweaty, tired mess in my sweatpants and purple backpack on an early flight from Istanbul.  I had afternoon tea booked for 3:00 and desperately wanted to get in my room so I could shower.  While I waited, I spent my time at The Goring Cocktail Bar […]

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Westminster Abbey

Well colour me happy!  I walked in Westminster Abbey and pictures are now allowed.  I did not have my camera (because as far as I knew pictures weren’t allowed) and I had to make do with my iPhone.  Pictures have never been allowed before in the Abbey and I will […]

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London

One of my favourite places.  I see the same things over and over and it never gets old. Park Plaza Westminster Our central London hotel is found on the lively South Bank Our central London hotel, conveniently situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, features contemporary design throughout […]

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The Isle of Wight

I had no plans to go to the Isle of Wight and it was something to do between the 100th Anniversary of Armistice / Remembrance Day celebrations in London and departing on my Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Cruise back to my side of the pond.  I’m so happy I made […]

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England USA

Queen Mary 2 ~ Sailing Across The Atlantic Ocean

I always, always wanted to sail on Cunard and cross the Atlantic Ocean. The RMS Queen Mary 2 (QM2) is Cunard’s flagship and the only ocean liner in the world.  I sailed from Southampton, UK to New York, USA from Sunday, 18 November to Sunday, 25 November. Cunard ~ Queen […]

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Land’s End ~ Where Dreams Begin

I hear the words Land’s End and I believe in magic and fairies and all things good.  I imagine walking the cliffs dreaming of whatever it is that I’m dreaming of.  I recall reading about Land’s End in a romance novel when I was a teenager.  I don’t recall the […]

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Liverpool ~ Loving The Beatles

Who does not know at least one Beatles song?  Which one is your favourite?  Mine is “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”.  “Hey Jude” and “Twist and Shout” are very close seconds. Growing up in Fort McMurray, there was a place downtown that sold pop called “The Pop Shoppe”.  Pop is […]

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