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Touring London’s Christmas Lights
I’m convinced nothing can put me in the Christmas spirit more than going to see London’s Christmas lights. This year, Christmas seemed to sneak up on me. By the beginning of December, I’m usually most of the way through my Christmas shopping. But this year, I’d just gotten back from Australia followed by a quick succession of various parties and shows with the rock choir I sing in. As my previous post has stated, I’m a big fan of Christmas in London. And nothing puts me more in the Christmas mood than seeing the light displays. Matt and I put together a little walking route on Sunday evening to go…
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6 Reasons to Visit Tewkesbury
I had not heard of Tewkesbury before stumbling across it when looking for a house to rent to spend the Christmas holidays. As it turns out, it was an idyllic place to be at Christmas with my family; the perfect getaway from London life. The medieval market town, nestled between the River Avon and Severn River, has a surprising amount to see and do and was larger than I expected. From its historic Abbey, cute independent cafes and shops, to the great walks in the countryside, these are my top recommendations for how to spend a weekend in this Gloucestershire town. Visit Tewkesbury Abbey Tewkesbury Abbey (aka The Abbey Church…
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Amazing Reasons to Visit London at Christmas
London may become darker, colder, and wetter in the month running up to Christmas, but there is something about being in this city at this time of year that means I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Whether you never visited the city, or are looking for an excuse to come back, there are many reasons why London at Christmas might just be the best time to visit. I may have written why London in summer is so great, but here’s the reasons why I really love it during the festive season. Add a Little Sparkle to Your Life All of London waits every year to see what the Oxford…