Category: Europe

Adventures, Europe

Afternoon Tea at the Library Lounge – London Marriott County Hall

Shortly after booking our flights to London we instantly thought of the iconic tradition of afternoon tea, and how we wanted to be sure we set aside an afternoon to partake during our time there. We started doing our research, and as one would guess, London offers a seemingly endless number of options. And it certainly didn’t make things easier that we were going to … Continue reading Afternoon Tea at the Library Lounge – London Marriott County Hall

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Adventures, Europe, Food Tours

Visiting Lisbon? Try the Chiado — Eat. Drink. Walk. Tour

If you haven’t been to Lisbon then I would highly suggest adding it to your list of cities to explore in the near future. Known by some as the city of seven hills and filled with delicious wine and wonderful food — I had always heard Portugal was a great destination for anyone who is a seafood and wine aficionado — but I never really … Continue reading Visiting Lisbon? Try the Chiado — Eat. Drink. Walk. Tour

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Adventures, Europe, Tips & Tricks

Why we were glad we upgraded to the London Eye VIP Champagne Experience

We recently took our first trip to London, and given this fact, we didn’t want to miss out on the iconic London Eye. After a little research, and not knowing when our next chance to ride the Eye would be, we decided to go with the VIP champagne experience. The cost online is normally about 13 euros more than the standard entry but we were … Continue reading Why we were glad we upgraded to the London Eye VIP Champagne Experience

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Adventures, Europe, Tips & Tricks

7 Reasons to Consider a Day Trip From Lisbon to Cascais, Portugal

The country of Portugal is filled with stunning scenery and its capital city of Lisbon is no exception. With seemingly great views around every corner, picturesque architecture, and delicious food and wine, it’s a tough combination to beat. So be sure to take the time to relax, explore, and enjoy everything Lisbon has to offer, but don’t let it stop you from taking an adventure … Continue reading 7 Reasons to Consider a Day Trip From Lisbon to Cascais, Portugal

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Europe, Review, Tips & Tricks

The London Pass: Was it Worth it for us?

London, the city with an endless number of activities to keep everyone busy. We recently made our first trip to London and deciding what to do over our 5 nights was a little overwhelming. We quickly accepted the fact that there was absolutely no way we could get close to seeing it all and did a little research before coming across the London Pass, which offers … Continue reading The London Pass: Was it Worth it for us?

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