24 Hours Along the Thames River London

One of the largest rivers in England, the Thames cuts through all of London separating the North and South Banks throughout the city. Along the river, there are so many iconic landmarks of London, including Big Ben & Westminster Abbey (that we visited on Day 1) and Tower Bridge & the London Eye (that we visited on Day 2). As part of our larger travel with 7 days in London, we set aside 24 hours…

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24 Hours in Westminster London

When I think of the iconic landmarks of London, I think of Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Some of the most notable historic events have happened in this district from coronations of the monarch to regal weddings to modern day politics. As part of our larger travel with 7 days in London, we set aside 24 hours in Westminster to explore all the major sites. Located west of the City of London and on the…

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24 Hours in Rome Italy (Part 2)

Rome is an amazing city with some of the best history, architecture, & art in the world! It blends modern day architecture with ancient Roman ruins. It has fabulous squares with amazing fountains. It’s an unforgettable experience and we were lucky enough to have 24 hours to explore Rome Italy! 24 hours in Rome Italy … We took the train from Florence (if you missed my Florence adventures see here) to Rome. We stayed at…

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24 Hours in Rome (Part 1)

If you’ve never been, Rome is full of stunning architecture that has withstood centuries. It has fabulous squares with decadent fountains to Roman Empire ruins. This amazing city is home to some of the best history, art, & architecture in the world! The blend of ancient Roman history with modern day culture makes for an unforgettable experience. We were lucky enough to spend 24 hours in Rome! 24 hours in Rome … We arrived from…

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Bucket List Adventures | Driving through the Tuscan Hills

While we were visiting Florence, we decided to take a day trip through the Tuscan hills in Italy. We wanted to explore the medieval countryside, enjoy local Chianti wine, & visit medieval Siena. After our full day of exploring Florence (see here for Part 1 & Part 2), the Tuscan Hills were a great escape to enjoy the views of the surrounding towns. We woke up early to head out & rented a car near…

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