Few things are more quintessentially British than afternoon tea, which dates back more than 150 years. It was, after all, Anna the 7th Duchess of Bedford that introduced afternoon tea. The Duchess would get so hungry waiting for dinner, which was typically served at 9pm, that she got in the habit of ordering tea, bread […]
High Speed Thrills on the Thames
I’m waiting at the London Eye Pier when a shiny red speedboat comes zigzagging toward me. This is my ride for the day and I climb aboard the RIB, a high-performance rigid inflatable boat that is lightweight and can operate with a speed between 40 and 70 knots (74 and 130 kilometers per hour). I’m totally ready for […]
Eating London’s East End
I’ve been on quite a few food tours from chocolaty Chicago to Spain’s tapas and Venice’s cicchetti to Montreal’s international foodie scene. I LOVE food tours! They are a great way to discover a city and really connect with the culture of it. So when I heard about Eating London Food Tours, I was just […]
Wine Wednesday: Champagne and Gourmet Hotdogs
Champagne and caviar…nope, not at Bubbledogs. This clever restaurant swapped out caviar and instead pairs their flutes of bubbly with gourmet hotdogs. And people line up literally around the block to wait to try what sounds like an odd culinary combination! I, of course, had to join the crowd and find out what the hype […]
Bond Girl Guide to London
We all know the real star of any James Bond movie is the Bond Girl. Sexy, glamorous, dangerous…who wouldn’t want to be a Bond Girl? So I accepted my luxurious London challenges from a mysterious Mission Commander and channeled my inner Pussy Galore. I scaled a London landmark, went speed boating at 65 kilometers per […]
10 Must See Gardens in Europe
It’s #FriFotos again on Twitter. What is #FriFotos all about? Each Friday a popular themed photo sharing hashtag called #FriFotos takes over the Twitterverse. It’s really fun to participate in and you don’t need to be a blogger to take part. This week’s theme is gardens, so just tweet your best garden photos and be […]
Buckingham Palace: Changing of the Guard
The men you will see in front of Buckingham Palace (and other locations like the Tower of London Jewel House) are not just ceremonial guards but also serving soldiers. While upholding the traditions of the past, they also perform duties throughout the world as professional soldiers and are known as some of the most elite […]
Tower of London
The Tower of London, with its 900 years of history, has earned itself a multitude of spine tingling stories, mainly due to its infamous reputation as a place of execution. There are many stories of ghosts, poltergeists and other malevolent spirits connected to the Tower of London. Who hasn’t heard the one about the headless […]
A Royal Day Out at Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace serves as the London residence of The Queen. During August and September, when the Palace is not being used in its official capacity, the magnificent Buckingham Palace State Rooms are opened to visitors. A bit enthralled with the royals, I wasn’t going to miss a chance to walk the same halls as The […]
