Probably the least visited and remote villages of the Cotswolds, Snowshill still warrants a postcard worthy photo stop. But be careful, if you blink you just might miss it. There are no touristy shops but a very good pub, Snowshill Arms, and a beautiful church perched high on the hill with great views of the English countryside. Absolutely charming and not to be missed!
Our very first stop on our tour of the Cotswolds villages and, looking back, probably my favorite. Nestled in a wooded Cotswold valley, with the ambling Bybrook river flowing through its heart, Castle Combe is a truly delightful example of the traditional English village. Architecturally, little has changed since the 15th century; there are no street lights or TV aerials and, as you walk down the high street, you will understand why it has won […]
Neal’s Yard is a charming little square found just off of Neal Street near Covent Garden. Besides for the Neal’s Yard Cheese shop with its magnificent selection of British Isles farmstead cheeses, you can find a small mix of boutique shops selling natural and organic products, cafes and a spa. It can, however, be a bit tricky to find. Look for a narrow alley with the green frame holding two wooden barrels overhead. You’ll then […]
It’s almost impossible to get around London without having to ride the London Underground, or more commonly known as “the tube”, at some point. But, before venturing out on your own, there are a few things you should know. For starters, when you first arrive in London with all your luggage, I would not recommend you take the underground to get to your hotel or wherever you are staying. Navigating the underground for the first […]
Another truly great place in the hub of London to sit, rest your weary sightseeing feet, and people watch. There seems to always be something happening there – street entertainment, a parade, a match celebration, a protest or demonstration and the red busses circling the square add color to the fountains, Nelson’s Column, the stone lions and the fourth plinth. The impressive (and free) National Gallery borders the square. To the east is St. James […]
Picadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London’s West End. The name ‘Piccadilly’ originates from a seventeenth-century frilled collar named piccadil. Roger Baker, a tailor who became rich making piccadils lived in the area. The word ‘Circus’ refers to the roundabout around which the traffic circulated. Piccadilly Circus is now partly pedestrianized and a favorite place for people to congregate before going to the nearby shopping and entertainment areas. It’s also considered […]
More than just a clock, Big Ben is one of the most prominent and photographed symbols of the United Kingdom and celebrated its 150th anniversary on May 31st, 2009. The tower is officially known as the Elizabeth Tower and holds the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world (the first being at Minneapolis City Hall). The beauty of the tower must be enjoyed from the outside though as public entrance is not allowed. A […]