If you mention to my wife the idea of a staycation, a vacation where you stay within the country, she will give you a really dirty look. A holiday to her isn’t a holiday if there isn’t a plane involved and lots of sunshine, preferably with an all-inclusive package so she doesn’t have to cook. It has never been more affordable to holiday like the rich and famous as research … [Read more...] about Why Staycations Can Be Perfect
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Drunk at the London Zoo
The event planners behind the London Zoo Lates are brilliant. They put together weekly nighttime event that brings alcohol, music, and animals together at one place. I got the chance to sit around the a tank of penguins with three beers in my hand. They might inadvertently have this kind of program in a developing country like Colombia which would happen to be open late at … [Read more...] about Drunk at the London Zoo
November London Weekend Getaway: Frankfurt in Birmingham
Birmingham is the second largest city in England. Since I've always had a soft spot for large cities that get overshadowed by bigger neighbors (like Medellin and my home city of Philadelphia) I decided the Fiance and I should take a quick weekend trip there from London. We hopped on a Chiltern Railways train from Marylebone Station … [Read more...] about November London Weekend Getaway: Frankfurt in Birmingham
Save on Your Stay near Wimbledon
There are many great reasons for you to look for a room in the Wimbledon area of London but none may be better than getting the opportunity to visit the tennis club for the most famous tennis tournament in the world. For most people the name Wimbledon alone has that automatic association with the best tennis in the world and for those that are lucky enough to get to go to the … [Read more...] about Save on Your Stay near Wimbledon
Campervan Travels: A Cozy Fit for the Truly Adventurous
For those of you who’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know I’ve had epic travels over the past year, with the bulk of my time recently being spent in dreary and drab London. The beer and pubs were great, but I would have lost my sanity if it weren’t for my campervan excursions, seeing the beautiful countryside and experiencing the rest of the UK. The one … [Read more...] about Campervan Travels: A Cozy Fit for the Truly Adventurous