There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. – Henry James During my recent trip to Scotland with my mother-in-law, I decided that having afternoon tea at The Balmoral, one of the swankiest establishments in Edinburgh was a MUST! I have experienced afternoon tea […]
Author: Christine
London is beautiful, historical, full of tradition and notoriously expensive. I have always dreamed of living in London, particularly just so I could develop an accent. After recently visiting, it is safe to say that London stole my heart (accents and all)! I have really considered picking up my life and moving to London ever […]
“Tea to the English is really a picnic indoors” – Alice Walker Who doesn’t like a picnic? Especially when it’s fancy and includes champagne. Afternoon tea is the ultimate indulgence, and it doesn’t get much better than the way it’s served in London hotels, like The Savoy. If you’re planning a trip to London and looking […]
“What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language.” —Miuccia Prada Every fashionista knows that fashion is a form of self expression! Whether clothes or accessories, there are some key items that you’ll want to have in your closet. So, what […]
So I’m assuming you’ve booked a trip to Dublin or are considering it? Naturally, the next step is to look into the type of food you will be eating while on your trip. I’m sure you’re thinking it’s all about corned beef and cabbage, but you’re wrong my friend! Dublin’s food scene is emerging and […]
“The truth is that I am in love with Dublin. I think it is the most beautiful town that I have ever seen, mountains at the back and the sea in front, and long roads winding through decaying suburbs and beautiful woods” – George A. Moore Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, holds […]
The Perfect Day Trip to The Cliffs of Moher, Wild Atlantic and Galway City One of Ireland’s most iconic sites are The Cliffs of Moher, which are located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region. I knew while visiting Ireland this was a place we had to see so we dedicated one of our days […]
Guide to Glasgow Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland with a population of about 600,000 and a lot to offer visitors. Glasgow has become one of the most visited cities in the British Isles. Visitors will find a revitalized city centre, the best shopping outside London without a doubt, excellent parks and museums, and convenient […]
“There are only three things women need in life: food, water, and compliments” – Chris Rock I couldn’t agree more, although I personally would cut out the water and substitute champagne! Food is a vital part of life for the obvious reasons like nourishment and survival, but it also brings such excitement and pleasure to […]
3 Day Itinerary for Edinburgh Sometimes all you need is a weekend in a city to be completely enamored, which is all it took for me when I visited Edinburgh. To be quite honest, I really wasn’t all that excited to even visit Scotland, but decided to add it to our itinerary on our trip […]