July 1, 2024 – Episode 33
Step Into A Fairytale At Leeds Castle
After spending some time in the gardens at Leeds Castle in November 2023, the Castle opened, so we started heading in the direction of the main entrance. This is episode 33 of the vlog from our November 2023 vacation to London, where we’re on a day-long excursion with a stop at Leeds Castle.
June 24, 2024 – Episode 32
Leeds Castle’s Beautiful Garden
One morning in early November 2023, we boarded a coach in London, England, and set off on a day-long adventure touring the English countryside. Our first stop was Leeds Castle. We arrived before the Castle opened, so we spent some time admiring the garden on the Castle grounds.
June 17, 2024 – Episode 31
Discover Leeds Castle: A Fairytale Escape In England’s Countryside
Departing from London, England, on our first full day in the city in November of 2023, we journeyed by bus to Leeds in the English countryside to visit the famous castle. Along the way, our tour guide gave us some history of the country and the castle.
June 10, 2024 – Episode 30
Lost In London: The Hunt For The Victoria Coach Station
On our first full day in London, England, in November 2023, we decided on a day-long excursion to the English countryside to visit Leeds Castle and a few other destinations. With Google Maps as our guide, the journey to find the Victoria Coach Station in London proved to be a little challenging.
June 3, 2024 – Episode 29
Traveling Through London’s Underground Tube Stations
After wrapping up our London 30+ Top Sights tour on our first day in the city in November of 2023, it was time for some dinner before heading back to the hotel. During this vacation, we discovered that we really liked some of the food served in the pubs in London. The trek back to the hotel involved the usual passage on the London underground, where some of the tube stations are deep underground.
May 27, 2024 – Episode 28
London’s Southwark District During An Evening Walking Tour
On our first day in London, England, in November 2023, we spent many hours walking around through the city on the London 30+ Top Sights tour. As evening set in, we stopped in the Southwark district and learned a little bit about the history of the famous Anchor pub.
May 20, 2024 – Episode 27
A Cultural Gem – Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre In London
In episode 27 of the vlog from our November 2023 vacation to London, we’re on a walking tour on our first day in London, and our guide stops at Shakespeare’s Globe to give us a brief history of this cultural gem in Central London.
May 13, 2024 – Episode 26
Tate Modern in London: Power Plant Turned Art Gallery
Our walking tour in London, England, in November 2023 stopped for a few minutes outside the Tate Modern in Central London. Our tour guide explained that this modern art gallery began as the Bankside Power Station before being converted in 1994.
May 6, 2024 – Episode 25
Exploring The Vibrant Blackfriars District In London
Our London 30+ Top Sights tour in November 2023 involved walking through many different areas of London and Westminster. In episode 25 of the vlog from that vacation to London, we crossed over to the south bank of the Thames River and walked down the Thames Path through the Blackfriars district.
April 29, 2024 – Episode 24
Exploring The London Underground: A Journey On The Tube
When you travel to London, England, the subway network known as the Tube is the fastest, most efficient way to move around the city. With a sprawling network of stations and crisscrossing lines, it can be daunting at first.
April 22, 2024 – Episode 23
The Iconic Big Ben – A Must-see Landmark In London’s Elizabeth Tower
During our London 30+ Top Sights tour in November 2023, we stopped in front of the Elizabeth Tower for a few minutes while our tour guide told us some of the area’s history. We had a fabulous time in London and were surprised at how much we enjoyed the English food served in the pubs throughout the city.
April 15, 2024 – Episode 22
Epic Landmarks Of London: Houses Of Parliament
During our London 30+ Top Sights tour in early November 2023, our tour guide stopped at Parliament Square Garden for a few minutes. In the background, next to the Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben, is the Houses Of Parliament. She gave us a little of the building’s history before we moved on to the next part of the tour.
April 8, 2024 – Episode 21
London’s Parliament Square Garden: A Hidden Gem In The Heart Of The City
Tucked in between Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Supreme Court, and offices for the British Government, Parliament Square Garden is a hidden gem with statues of various leaders throughout time.
April 1, 2024 – Episode 20
London’s Iconic Red Telephone Boxes
While walking in the Whitehall area of London, England, in November 2023 on the London 30+ Top Sights tour, we couldn’t help but notice the abundance of red telephone boxes. They’re apparently so famous that tourists were snapping selfies with the booth in the background.
March 25, 2024 – Episode 19
Explore Historic Whitehall Street On A London Walking Tour!
On our first day in London, England, in November 2023, we set out to explore the city on the London 30+ Top Sights tour. One of the main areas of London where we spent time stopping at key locations was Whitehall Street.
March 18, 2024 – Episode 18
London Walking Tour – Kings Guards
During our London 30+ Top Sights tour in November 2023, we stopped at the King’s Guard at Whitehall for a few minutes to learn the history of the guards from our tour guide. Even though their role is mostly for ceremonies, the King’s Guard is part of the British Army.
March 11, 2024 – Episode 17
London Walking Tour – Royal Horse Guards
On our first day in London, England, in November 2023, it rained as we were taking part in the London 30+ Top Sights tour. In episode 17 of the vlog from that vacation, we’re approaching Whitehall Street as our guide is telling us about the Royal Horse Guards.
March 4, 2024 – Episode 16
London Walking Tour – Horse Guards Parade
On our first day in London, England, in November of 2023, we decided to go on the London 30+ Top Sights tour. In episode 16 of the vlog from that vacation, we stopped at the Horse Guards Parade so our tour guide could tell us about the location and the history of the area.
February 26, 2024 – Episode 15
London Walking Tour – St. James Park Pt. 2
In episode 15 of the vlog from our November 2023 vacation to London, England, we’re still in St. James Park on the London 30+ Top Sights Tour. This park is a beautiful area in Westminster and a great place to experience nature in the middle of London.
February 19, 2024 – Episode 14
London Walking Tour – St. James Park Pt. 1
Situated on the east side of Buckingham Palace, St. James Park is a beautiful area in Westminster and a great place to experience nature in the middle of London. In episode 14 of the vlog from our November 2023 vacation to London, we’re walking through the park on the London 30+ Top Sights Tour.
February 12, 2024 – Episode 13
London Walking Tour – The Yeomen Warders
When our November 2023 London 30+ Top Sights Tour stopped at the Friary Court next to St James’s Palace on Marlborough Rd in Westminster, Yeomen Warders walked by as our tour guide was telling us about the area and the Palace.
February 5, 2024 – Episode 12
London Walking Tour – The Mall
On a rainy first day in London, England, in November of 2022, we walked alongside the Mall during our London 30+ Top Sights tour. Our guide pointed out various sights along the way and explained some of the routines that involve the King and the Mall.
January 29, 2024 – Episode 11
London Walking Tour – Canada Gate
During our London 30+ Top Sights tour in November 2023, we passed by the Canada Gate at one of the entrances to Green Park. This landmark was presented to London by Canada in 1901 as a part of a dedication to Queen Victoria.
January 22, 2024 – Episode 10
London Walking Tour – Constitution Hill
When we arrived in London, England, for a vacation in November of 2023, we jumped straight into a walking tour of the city. The London 30+ Top Sights tour featured many famous locations in the city, including Buckingham Palace. In episode 10 of the vlog from that vacation, we’re crossing Constitution Hill.
January 15, 2024 – Episode 9
London Walking Tour – Meeting At The Ritz
Within hours of arriving in London, England, in November 2023, we were off our first adventure, the London 30+ Top Sights tour. The meeting place for the tour was the Ritz Hotel in Westminster, so we took the Bakerloo Line on our first ride on the London Underground.
January 8, 2024 – Episode 8
London Underground Bakerloo Line – Southbound Platform
In November of 2023, we traveled to London, England, for the first time. After getting settled in our hotel in the Maida Vale area of London, we ventured out into the city for the first time. Our hotel was conveniently located within walking distance of the Kilburn Park station on the Bakerloo Line.
January 1, 2024 – Episode 7
Look Left, Look Right
When we arrived in London, England, for a vacation in November 2023, it didn’t take long for us to learn to look down at the street for the direction of the flow of traffic. As it turns out, look left, look right, was a very helpful tip.
December 25, 2023 – Episode 6
Airport To Hotel Transportation
After an overnight flight from Atlanta, Georgia, to London, England, a driver from Blacklane picked us up at Heathrow Airport Terminal Three and drove us to our hotel in the Maida Vale area of London.
December 18, 2023 – Episode 5
Landing At Heathrow
After two flights and many hours in the air, our journey from Orlando, Florida, to London, England, was finally about to start. Our Delta flight from Atlanta to London on a Boeing 767-400ER touched down at London’s Heathrow Airport in the early morning hours of November 2, 2023.
December 11, 2023 – Episode 4
Delta 767-400ER – Atlanta To London Pt. 1
For our overnight flight from Atlanta to London in November 2023, a Delta 767-400ER would be our home away from home for the 7-plus hour flight. Our seats in the comfort plus section of the plane were very comfortable, and the meals served on the flight were excellent.
December 4, 2023 – Episode 3
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
For our Orlando to London flights, the natural choice was to change planes in Atlanta. After a smooth Delta flight on a 757-200 from MCO in Orlando, we landed at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in early November 2023.
November 27, 2023 – Episode 2
Delta 757-200 – Orlando To Atlanta
Our November 2023 vacation to London, England, began with a Delta flight from Orlando to Atlanta on a Boeing 757-200. The flight was smooth, and the crew was top-notch.
November 20, 2023 – Episode 1
Orlando International Airport – Terminal B
On November 1st, 2023, we headed to the Orlando International Airport to catch a Delta flight to Atlanta, where we would change planes and then fly to London, England, for a week and a half. The Delta Airlines check-in and baggage drop process was fast and efficient.