From the survey so many of you guys did for me a month and a half ago, one of the things you wanted to see more of here on Land of Marvels going forward was actual budget posts for trips. And while in the past, I’ve shied away from these… Read more
5 of the Best Places to See Amazing Fall Color (and when to go!)
Perhaps one of my favorite things in the world is when the leaves start turning shades of orange and red in the Fall. I count down the hot Summer days until Autumn, when the cool crisp air starts to turn the full green trees to jewel toned beauties. After living… Read more
Which to Choose : London or Paris
I often get the question, if you had the choice to travel to place A or B, which would you choose? Or do you think I’d like place A or B better? And to answer that question, it really depends on the destinations you’re looking at choosing between. There are… Read more
5 Cities Around the World I Would Move To
While I’ve seen a lot of the world, there are actually few spots that I visit that I think to myself, “wow, I could live here!” I actually love my home city of Portland, Oregon so much that not many other places can compete for a spot to live, however… Read more
Travel Tips : How to Get Around London
London is an amazing city full of culture, shopping, amazing architecture and great food. But it’s also a huge metropolis and spans miles in each direction, so how is the best way to traverse this old and historic city? Actually it’s not that difficult and here is how to get… Read more
A Few Hours in London : South Kensington + Hyde Park
On our way back from Europe, we originally had booked to fly direct from Athens to the US, but when American Air called me a few weeks prior to our trip to tell me that that flight have been totally removed from their routes, we had to rebook through London… Read more
Travel Tips : Making Connections at London Heathrow
If you’re headed to Europe, chances are you’ll probably transfer through London Heathrow at some point. As one of the largest and busiest airports in the world, London Heathrow is a thorough-fare for millions of people every year. In all our years of traveling to Europe, we often find ourselves… Read more
Favorite Moments : Europe in the Spring
We arrived home last Sunday night from our trip through Europe and last week consisted of catching up on work, unpacking and getting everything back in order for a crazy month ahead! But as I started reviewing our trip and as I start recaps here on the blog, I always… Read more
Europe on a Budget : The Inexpensive Alternatives
As we’re in Europe for vacation right now, I got to thinking about ways to cut cost if you really want to visit Europe. I often hear that many people don’t travel across the pond because it’s expensive, and while it definitely can be, there are a lot of cities… Read more
Favorite Travel Moments from 2015
Looking back on 2015, we had some really incredible travel moments. I also recap our favorites from every trip right when we return so I have a way of remembering the amazing moments in destinations all over the world, but this year, I thought it would be fun to look… Read more
My Favorite 5 City Parks Around the World
I love cities and 9 times out of 10, that’s where we head when we travel. There is just something about the bustle of people all around, the skyscrapers that go on forever and the views over a metropolis that just keep me coming back for more. From London to… Read more
Landmarks and Baclava : London’s South Bank
Since we only had one night in London, we awoke fully rested at the lovely Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington, enjoyed breakfast at the hotel and then headed out to explore. Our flight to Barcelona left in the evening, so we had basically the whole day in London and… Read more
Charm and Meanderings : South Kensington + Hyde Park
As I mentioned yesterday, London is a pretty fantastic city and I always cherish our time there. From the moment we arrived on our honeymoon almost 5 years ago, I knew it would be a city that would show up on our travel itineraries for years to come. And while… Read more
Top 3 Reasons to Visit London
London is a place I’ve visited many times, it’s a city that I know the layout of, that I know how to get around, that I know what to expect and yet, each time I visit, the city blows me away just a little bit more than I thought it… Read more
A Hotel Review of The Ampersand in London
The Ampersand – London, England See more Reviews! When we were figuring out our trip to Spain, I found that flights were best for us if we went through London. And since we’re always keen to visit one of our favorite cities, we decided to stay overnight on our way… Read more