London – Most Visited City
It was my dream to visit the historic city of London and I got this chance a few months ago. London is the capital of England. It is the largest urban area in European Union. This city is called as the financial center of the world, as it houses headquarters of more than 500 largest [...]
London: An Exclusive Choice
For many years, London was considered one of the costliest cities of Europe. With the apparition of the Economical Crisis from 2008, the prices were lowered, but it is still not enough for a small holiday budget. When you have to pay 10 pounds for a tourist objective, you will have to carefully consider your [...]
Wales, UK
Is Wales part of England? This is the question we had when we found out that Wales 1) doesn’t have its own governing body 2) uses English pounds as their currency and 3) was conquered by England during the rule of King Edward I in the late 13th century. We got mixed answers to this [...]
Wells, England
The Bishop’s Palace and Wells Cathedral Bishop’s Palace houses the Bishop of Bath and Wells. Sitting on a 14 acre plot with gardens, ruins, and private living quarters, the palace is breathtaking. Adjacent sits the architecturally spectacular (and my favorite) Wells Cathedral. Visit the cathedral to see unique “scissor arches” that support the center roof [...]
Stonehenge, England
As the locals say, “Go to Stonehenge so you’ve seen it”. There are many unanswered questions about Stonehenge, and going there won’t answer any of them. Stonehenge is a circular group of rocks of different composition than those found nearby. Somebody had to carry these multi-ton stones from over 100 miles away, but nobody knows [...]
Wandering London
London is a fabulous place to wander about. Famous places abound at every turn. People are friendly and helpful. Backpackers are everywhere. London bustles with art, plays, cathedrals, and street markets. Everything is immediately within reach, but prices are high high high. Expect to pay 50% more compared to the US. “Big Ben”, the clock [...]
