I’ve said a lot of cities are my favorite place in the world. And it’s always true! New York, Salzburg, Amsterdam, Sarajevo, my hometown — they’re all my favorites in their own ways. But there’s something extra special about London,…
If you’re looking for charming destinations that make for good day trips from London, Rye (located near the sea in East Sussex) is an excellent option. No, it’s no hidden gem — trust me, Rye has been thoroughly discovered by…
Call me basic, but I’ll say it proudly: Notting Hill is my favorite movie. That’s been true for years — maybe even half my life. I love the premise of a bookshop owner unexpectedly meeting a megastar, I love the…
The stones have been a mystery for centuries. There they stand, in the middle of nowhere: these enormous stones, somehow brought from miles away and arranged in concentric circles for reasons we don’t totally understand. I’m speaking, of course, of…
London is one of my favorite cities in the world — it’s exciting, beautiful, and historic, with world-class museums and theater, plus great food. But it’s also famously expensive, with pricey lodging in particular. I recently spent one week in…