The five-story Waterstones bookstore at Piccadilly Circus in London knows exactly how to persuade a book-lover to stay there all day.
London
Step into the 1800s in Charles Dickens’ First London Home
How closely did author Charles Dickens base his character David Copperfield on his own life? Find out, visit Charles Dickens’ first London home.
Book List: Fictional London
The best list of fiction books for your next trip to London, England. Visit statues, museums, and other experiences related to the books during your vacation.
Good Eats: London (Some with literary ties, of course.)
While England is not generally thought of as a foodie scene, beyond bland food, pub fair, and fish and chips, I can definitely recommend some places to eat that I would revisit: Bakeries & Tea: Paul Bakery Paul Bakery can be found as you round the steps of St. Paul Cathedral. I got a sandwich…
Literary Destination: A Bear Called Paddington
Hopped up on caffeine from the piping hot English Breakfast Tea I’d readily accepted from the airline steward with a sexy British accent, I was wide awake. Rather than sleep on the plane, I’d instead chosen to spend the early hours of the morning watching the live action Paddington Bear movie and sipping black tea poured from an actual tea kettle being carried down the plane isle.
Exciting Announcement!
I self-published a book!! With encouragement from my grandfather, who insisted that it is frustrating to read about my travels backwards (as you readers may understand, because the most recent blog posts top each other), I have self published my England blog posts in book form! Now dear readers, you too can read about my…
Travel Log: London Travel Tips
Here are my retrospective travel tips: 1. Have an accessible notepad to write down recommendations for sights and restaurants you may gain from locals. (Don’t miss that delicious restaurant because you couldn’t remember the name!) 2. The Citymapper app will tell you everything you need to know about transportation around London. You will never have…
Travel Log: Our last day, Portobello & Covent Garden Markets – Day 16
“Portobello Road, street where the riches of ages are sold” ~ Bedknobs & Broomsticks Not realizing Porotobello Market was anything more than a scene from Bedknobs & Broomsticks with a song that will stay in your head ALL DAY, I was more than willing to spend the morning of our last day in London exploring…
Books & Tea, It’s a Librarian Life
Goodbye Swanage! I was sad to leave the beautiful British seaside and the delicious Dorset food, but at the same time, excited to return to the hustle and bustle of London for a couple more days. As the day had engulfed Swanage in rain, it seemed it was time to be shoving off anyway. Before…
IMAX, Harrods & Wicked, London
IMAX On our last day in London it rained all day. Far from being disappointed, I thought, “This is more like London.” We were all grateful that we had nowhere specific to be that morning, so over a late breakfast we brainstormed options for the day. Despite being used to rain, and having packed the…