3 Days in Chicago – Day 2

As I mentioned in my last post on Day 1 of our 3-day Chicago Itinerary, visiting the Windy City of Chicago was such a fun weekend escape. We were able to maximize our 3 days to explore as much of Chicago as possible and our 2nd day was no exception! Staying in the central area at the Palmer House – Hilton Hotel made for an ideal spot to start our exploring during our 3-days in…

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Visiting St. Paul’s Cathedral in London

After spending 6 full days exploring London as part of our week long adventure, we decided on our last full day to visit St. Paul’s Cathedral in central London. Visiting St. Paul’s Cathedral was such a perfect end to our trip! Not only was the cathedral stunning both inside and out, but the views from on top of the dome were spectacular! Shortly after leaving the hotel, we stopped at a little restaurant for a…

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London’s Art & Artifacts in 24 hours

We spent the first few days of our 7-day London adventure exploring the iconic landmarks of London – Westminster Abbey & Big Ben, Tower Bridge & the London Eye, and Buckingham Palace. On our 6th day, we spent time 24 hours diving into London’s art & artifacts. London’s Art & Artifacts London has a thriving museum scene of mostly free exhibits to explore. At every turn throughout the city you can find amazing art to…

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24 hours in Buckingham Palace

Europe has a long history of kings and queens ruling the lands with large palaces and castles. Few in the world though are as iconic as those in England including Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. Known as the main royal palace for the English monarch, Buckingham Palace was built in the 1700s. Since then the ground have expanded, gardens within and outside have been extended, and area businesses have thrilled. Located in central London (just…

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24 hours in Windsor UK

The town of Windsor, UK has recently been getting a ton of spotlight thanks to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Between their marriage and birth of their first child all taking place in Windsor, we had to check out this quaint little town when we visited London. Located just 1 hour by train west of London, this town made for an easy day trip on Day 3 of our broader trip of London. With only…

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