The doors and store fronts of Edinburgh

As you probably already know, I am obsessed with doors, store-fronts, arches, and any type of weird/beautiful/creepy/mesmerizing portals that could either lead me to a magical place or the opposite. Edinburgh did not come up short with her collection of doors and store fronts. Allow me to display them for you. Here they are:  …

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The splendor of Hanbury Manor

I always enjoy the energy of traveling to a big city like London but sometimes it can be overwhelming. Last winter, we took a little respite from our “big city” adventures and headed to Hertfordshire. We stayed at the Hanbury Manor Marriott and Country Club for a few days. Aside from Bath in Somerset, we…

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Kenwood House

One of the highlights of our trip was the Kenwood House in Hampstead Heath. This former 17th century stately home is now a museum managed by the English Heritage. It is open to the public with free admission. I have always wanted to visit the Kenwood House so I made sure that we get to…

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Exploring Hampstead Heath

It has always been my dream to spend a few days in Hampstead and I did just that past winter. We stayed at this charming B&B called Iolanthe in the middle of Hamptead. This area was so verdant and inviting that we immediately dropped our bags after check in so we can head out and explore….

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Winter in London

For those who know me, I have a not-so subtle obsession with all thing English. If only England’s immigration process is not so complex, I would move there in a heartbeat. It’s no coincidence that my favorite city in the whole world (well, second to San Francisco) is London. It’s a great excuse to visit…

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Borough Market

 Cheesy goodness at the Borough Market Food is my life. I plan my trip around where to eat. I also spend an inordinate amount of time thinking of restaurants to try at home. I especially love going to farmer’s markets and food halls. I find them to have the most interesting vendors and offerings. Not…

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Dreaming of San Gimignano

Do you ever have those moments when you relive a trip and think, “God, I want to go there again?” This happens to me all the time. Case in point, I started thinking (obsessing, more like) about Italy recently and I feel that I am due for another Italian getaway.  The last time I was…

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Summer in London

I’m finally writing another post about my favorite city in the whole wide world, London. My parents and I took my two cousins to Europe last summer. They have never been to London. My mother and little cousin, Romy were the most excited for this part of our trip. Romy is such a huge Anglophile…

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Where have I Berlin all this time?

Finally! My family and I went on a much needed vacation this summer. A super short (but fulfilling) two and a half weeks in Europe definitely restored my sanity. My usual travel partner (aka my sister) opted out because of this thing called “work” so my parents and two adorable cousins battered up in her…

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London on my mind

It’s been almost nine months since my last holiday in London. There are no words to describe how much I miss that magical place. To those who know me, they think of my as an enormous Anglophile. So naturally, I make it a point to spend at least three days in London every year. I…

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