London has a plethora of great pubs to chose from, but there are a few whose history and character set them apart from the common London pub. Here is a list of the top 10 pubs in London, any one of which will provide you with that great British experience you are seeking. Know of […]
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Greater London has 32 distinctly diverse boroughs, which are largely autonomous authorities, giving great character and variety to U.K.’s capital city. The city of London is administered by its own body, the City of London Cooperation, which predates the boroughs. All these diverse areas of London often give the visitor a feel of being in
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The U.K. national parks contain some of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring landscapes. The country’s dedication to preserving green space is one aspect I love about Britain. The U.K. National Parks Service, which includes England, Scotland, and Wales, maintains 15 parks; 10 in England (covering a land surface area of 9.3% of the country), 3
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Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most beautiful capital cities. A unique city, Amsterdam should be on the list of must-see’s on any European bucket list. Most European capitals boast grand cathedrals, historic castles, and other beautiful historic buildings, and although Amsterdam does have some of these typically European features, the city’s main attraction is the
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The baths of Budapest are a wonder to behold. The city has several nicknames, the ‘Paris of East’ or the ‘Pearl of the Danube’, but its designation as the ‘City of Spas’ is perhaps the most famous. Budapest has held this distinct title since 1934, boasting more thermal and medicinal water springs than any other
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On the banks of the Moselle River lies Trier, the oldest city in Germany. The city was founded as a Roman colony in 16 B.C. by Emperor Augustus, and became the favored residence of several Roman emperors which was even sometimes called “Roma Secunda”, the second Rome. Nowhere else in Germany is the evidence of
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Bern, Switzerland’s “unofficial” capital, is perhaps the most underrated capital city in Europe. It’s a perfect destination for the history lover, the foodie, outdoor enthusiast, leisurely and relaxed, and the casual shopper. When traveling to Europe, the majority of Americans don’t often make it to Bern. Geneva, Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken are the places most people
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Though there are many mouth-watering gelaterias to choose from in the Eternal City, I believe the top spot for the best gelato in Rome goes to the famous Giolitti. A local success story, Giolitti was established in 1900 and still family operated to this day. Their location two blocks north of the Pantheon is the
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