

Wandering the Streets: Off the Beaten Path in London
When I visit a city I like to explore it in two ways. My first visit is always a "tourist" visit. I want to get to know the city by hitting all the popular touristy spots. After my initial visit and I've figured out the lay of the land and feel of a city, then I like to wander on my own off the beaten path and make my own discoveries. I usually focus on finding smaller neighborhoods, cafes or bookstores and that always lands me in a great place to start my wanderings. In my r


A Visit to the Cotswolds
I am an avid reader and I can't tell you how many books I have read that have been set in the English countryside. I have easily imagined the quaint, idyllic towns and the wandering paths, but I have longed to make my own visit and see it for myself. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to London with my husband on business and I didn't waste any time making plans to spend three days in the Cotswolds. The Cotswolds are northwest of London and cover six counties. It's lan


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