Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Notting Hill, British Museum – the list of iconic sights in London goes on and on. So how many days do you need in London to experience all it has to offer? If it’s your first time visiting, I suggest spending at least 5 days in London. That […]
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The Ultimate Washington DC Spring Blossoms Guide
Each spring, the Washington DC area erupts in colorful flowers. Cherry blossoms are the most famous, of course, and everyone waits with bated breath for the National Park Service to announce when peak bloom is expected. But there are plenty of other flowering trees and pretty petals to get excited about. From magnolias and eastern […]
The Top Attractions in Paris You Must See
Paris has been my favorite city in the world since I first visited as an awe-struck teenager. Subsequent trips have cemented its place in my heart. I love the easy walkability, leafy streets, elegant architecture, and abundance of cafes and bistros. Then there are all the interesting things to do in Paris, from museums and […]
How to Spend Two Days in San Jose California
You might not be familiar with San Jose, California, but you’ve almost certainly heard of Silicon Valley. Apple, Facebook, Google, Netflix, PayPal, Ebay, Twitter, and a slew of other tech companies are all headquartered here. San Jose is the Valley’s largest city and on par with Zurich and Oslo financially. But San Jose has more […]
Atalaya Castle and Brookgreen Gardens, SC
Atalaya Castle and Brookgreen Gardens are two gems of the South Carolina Low Country. Both date to the 1930s and are the stunning creations of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. Archer, a railroad heir, purchased four former rice plantations along the coast. Their romantically named home, Atalaya Castle, came first and is designed in a […]