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I thought I didn't like vodka, turns out I didn't know what I liked, until I came to this little London Haven and had a lesson for myself in my own taste. This place came HIGHLY recommended by fellow Travbuddy and close friend Lisa (lisalush) so w…

I LOVE Cafe Diana.  In my opinion, this is the greatest little cafe in London.  I can't quite back this up with facts and logic; it's more just the way it makes me feel. It's very small, and doesn't have a lot of sitting room.  There …

A trip to London is not complete without a stop in to Harrod's Food Halls.  Until you've seen it for yourself, you can't comprehend the size and variety of this!  They don't allow you to take pictures in here, so I don't have any to offer, …

It's true, no one needs to spend this much on a hotel - believe me, I know this. I've camped in my day, I've stayed in hostels, and I've couchsurfed. I am not a snob. But neither, I believe, should we be REVERSE snobs. Sometimes, having…

While I am not what I would consider a "museum junkie", I can really enjoy a great museum from time to time; and The Burrell Collection really falls into this category! Just outside of Glasgow, this museum also has an interesting history; the pieces…

The London Eye is  is the largest observation wheel in the world.  It's 135 meters, (443 feet) high at the top, and gives you a fantastic view of London.  There are 32 Capsules, each of which hold quite a few people.  It tak…

There are pros and cons to this hotel; I'll start with the biggest "pro", which is the location.  It's right in Kensington, which is fantastic, and right around the corner from the tube station, which is even better.  The con is that whil…