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If you are a long time reader or follow me on social media, it’s no secret that I have a bit of a cookie obsession. A visit to Blondie’s Kitchen Pop Up at Selfridge’s in London was going to be a treat on my continual quest to find a good cookie in London (it really …
Blondie’s Kitchen – The Milk & Cookies Pop Up Shop In London Read More »
So I took a silly quiz recently to see “How British Are You” based on the list of British foods you’ve eaten. It was a fun quiz and not surprisingly I scored “you are a picky eater” which made me laugh because I won’t eat haggis for extra points. One tradition I could finally check …
London Sunday Roast Dinner at The Grazing Goat in Marylebone Read More »
When the taxi arrived at the Dorset Square Hotel, I swiped my credit card but the taxi wouldn’t accept my US chip card (chip/sign and not chip/PIN) and I had zero cash (unlike me, I know) so I left my bags in the cab and ran into the hotel to the front desk and said …
The Dorset Square Hotel Review: A Luxury Hotel in Marylebone Read More »
Update: Note that as of June 24, 2018, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will take over this route from Virgin East Coast (which I used during my travels). Much will remain (including the great views along the way) the same as I understand it with staff transferring – it will take time to see new …
Review: Train Edinburgh to London First Class on the East Coast Read More »
Update: Note that Virgin no longer services the East Coast line. The lounge is now affiliated with the new vendor (LNER) and changes may have been made since my visit when operated by Virgin. Check your train ticket and talk to staff to see if you have access to the lounge. Everyone knows about airline …
(Former) Virgin First Class Lounge Edinburgh Review – Stylish with Free Biscuits Read More »
There’s a table full of Scottish shortbread cookies (and healthy apples) that I was drawn to in the lobby at check in – I knew I was going to like it here. Here was the Edinburgh Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa located in Festival Square. My weekend trip to Edinburgh was a quick one with …
Review: Edinburgh Sheraton Grand Hotel Room with a Castle View Read More »
For my Memorial Day trip this year, I decided a quick three days in Edinburgh would be a perfect diversion from my normal London visit. I would still go to London for two nights before flying home to see friend. With such a short visit to Edinburgh, you’d think I would have done advanced prep …
Three Days in Edinburgh – Scottish Castles, a Hairy Coo and Lush Landscapes Read More »
When my father passed suddenly a few years ago, his service was the day after Memorial Day. What was a lovely holiday to start the summer, a holiday to remember those who served in the U.S. Armed forces, was now a holiday full of sadness, deep sadness that I wasn’t able to shake off with …
A New Tradition – The Memorial Day Trip to Europe Read More »
One of the toughest choices I face when traveling is where to stay. I love staying at boutiques hotels but I also “fall in love” that I want to return to favorite properties so that’s the tough call – date a new hotel or go back to one of my old flames? In London, you’ve …
The Ampersand Hotel Review – Small Luxury Hotel in South Kensington London Read More »
In all of my visits to London over the past twenty plus years, I’ve only ventured into two museums – the British Museum on a rainy day and the Tate Modern along South Bank at the end of the Millennium Bridge. I’ve been woefully ignorant of the many wonderful museum options in London such as …