A well-planned trip to London can be both exciting and memorable. As a child growing up in England, I remember my trips to London with my mother fondly. Here is a list of the 10 best day trips I’ve taken in London, complete with a description, locations, and other helpful hints to help you navigate ...
There is more to Montana than the Rockie Mountains, grizzly bears and wide open spaces. Here are some little known facts about Montana, which is also known as the ‘Big Sky State’ or ‘Treasure State’ due to the abundance of gold, silver, and other minerals found in Montana. Little known facts about Montana: Statehood Montana ...
1. Buckingham Palace’s Changing of the Guards – From April to July, everyday at 11:30, the magnificent ceremony of the changing of the guards occurs, lasting for forty-five minutes. Although you must get there early for a good spot, it is well worth it. It feels like watching history, which is exactly what it is. ...
Travel to London, England in the United Kingdom and you can walk the same streets as the kings, queens, princes, and princesses that you have studied in history class, read about in the newspapers, and seen on television. The old to ancient buildings are close together and you can feel in close proximity to significant ...
In 2005, a research team led by Smithsonian Institute gem curator Jeffrey Post determined in a year-long study that the world famous Hope Diamond was once a famous diamond called “The French Blue”, part of King Louis XIV’s long lost crown jewels stolen during the French Revolution. The French Blue had originated as a 115-carat ...
There is much to see and do in historic London, England, but it is also a city filled with modern conveniences that is living thoroughly in modern times. Ancient castles, artworks from antiquity, and eye-catching modern structures make up the face of London. Many visitors enjoy London, which is English-speaking, as a city that caters ...
London, the capital of England, has so much to offer for vacation. Whether you like heritage, royalty, architecture, musicals, clubbing, parks or just a good old shopping trip, London has it all. For musical lovers this month in London Guys and Dolls play Picadilly, Bryan Adams plays in the massive Wembley Arena or the Ideal ...