Visiting The Tower of London: The Crown Jewels, the Super Bloom & 900 Years of British History

The Tower of London is one of the most incredible historical sites in London, and home to more than 900 years of English history. In this guide to visiting the Tower of London, I’ve included the best things to see in the Tower of London, alongside some of the most interesting history that happened at the Tower, to give you some context for what you’re … Continue reading Visiting The Tower of London: The Crown Jewels, the Super Bloom & 900 Years of British History

Genevieve LaurenApril 20, 2025April 20, 2025Leave a comment

Alsace, Burgundy, Crete, Dublin, Edinburgh, Europe, London, Paris, Zurich

Itinerary: 1 Month in the UK & Europe, from Ireland to Crete

Last summer, we spent 1 month in the UK & Europe, which was 4.5 wonderful weeks travelling through Ireland, the UK, France, Switzerland and Greece. I’ve shared our itinerary for one month in Europe below, to share some ideas for your own big trip! I still can’t quite believe how wonderful this trip was. Our itinerary was full of destinations that felt so different from … Continue reading Itinerary: 1 Month in the UK & Europe, from Ireland to Crete

Genevieve LaurenOctober 10, 2024April 20, 2025Leave a comment

London

5 Days in London: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2025)

London is the ultimate metropolis, a megacity with more than a thousand years of history, dozens of distinct neighbourhoods and an endless number of things to see and do. This itinerary for 5 days in London is based on my most recent trip and includes major attractions like The Tower of London, Borough Market, St Paul’s Cathedral , Kensington Gardens and Westminster Abbey, as well as … Continue reading 5 Days in London: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2025)

Genevieve LaurenSeptember 25, 2024April 20, 2025Leave a comment

London, United Kingdom

Hipmunk City Love: Best Boutique Hotels in London

I love staying in accommodation with a difference, and unless you’re on a million-dollar luxury budget, I think the best way to stay in an authentic, memorable place is to look for a boutique hotel or B&B. With less rooms, no corridor mazes and much more local flavor, staying somewhere a little different will make the moments spent inside your room just as memorable as … Continue reading Hipmunk City Love: Best Boutique Hotels in London

Genevieve LaurenMay 20, 2015November 2, 20232 Comments

Europe, Germany, Greece, London, Rome, Venice

5 Places I want to re-visit

I didn’t fall in love with most of the places on this list when I visited for the first time. I’m not expecting to love every city or country I visit, but I think part of the reason I didn’t “get” it was to do with having not enough time, the weather, or other external factors in my life that didn’t really have anything to … Continue reading 5 Places I want to re-visit

Genevieve LaurenOctober 27, 2014November 2, 202314 Comments

London, United Kingdom

Hats off to Harrods

I didn’t have much of a budget for shopping when I was in London, so if it was up to me I probably wouldn’t have bothered visiting Harrods. I only had one day in the city, on a day trip from Paris, and I could think of a thousand other things I would have rather seen first. I’m glad I listened to my friend Dani, … Continue reading Hats off to Harrods

Genevieve LaurenDecember 8, 2012April 23, 20171 Comment