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Starting my Journey in Style at the Great Northern Hotel

Starting my Journey in Style at the Great Northern Hotel

That's the problem with making travel plans too long in advance. Things change. But then how could I have known that three weeks after I booked my return ticket London - Japan, I would come up with the brilliant idea to turn 2 weeks Japan into a three month trip?...

Starting my Journey in Style at the Great Northern Hotel

That's the problem with making travel plans too long in advance. Things change. But then how could I have known that three weeks after I booked my return ticket London - Japan, I would come up with the brilliant idea to turn 2 weeks Japan into a three month trip? And that I would stay in the Netherlands the weeks before? And so last week, I had to fly back to London. Only so I could fly to Tokyo via Amsterdam the next day. Yes, I like to make things complicated for myself. But to make things a bit easier, and definitely a lot more fun I decided to stay at one of my favourite London hotels the night before my flight: the Great Northern...

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Autumn Day Trip to Hampshire

Autumn Day Trip to Hampshire

After a couple of minutes of unsuccessfully not trying to stare at the two ladies in the corner of the room, Jess takes the initiative to walk up to them. Of course they'd seen us looking and whispering and it was getting a bit awkward for all of...

The Picture Perfect Streets of Rye

The Picture Perfect Streets of Rye

Trying to see more of the UK this summer, I jumped on a train and went to a town that's famous for its picturesque cobbled streets: Rye. Rye is one of those places you've probably never heard of if you're not from the UK, but look up any online article about...

Sky Garden

Sky Garden

Despite my fear of heights, I can't deny that London looks incredible from up high. I'd already faced my fears when I visited The Shard. But for a spectacular view of London including The Shard, you need to be at London's latest panorama attraction: the Sky...

London Village: Bermondsey Street

London Village: Bermondsey Street

Something that still surprises me, is that you can be in the busiest, most touristy part of London - you turn the corner - and all of a sudden you're in what looks like a small, pretty village. I love exploring these London 'villages', each with their own unique...

Summer in the City

Summer in the City

With a group of friends from so many different countries, each with their own traditions, you get to celebrate a lot of new holidays. Two weeks ago I was celebrating the Swedish Midsummer, and this weekend I joined my American friends Jess and Jo for 4th of July....

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What type of traveler are you? Whether you prefer to explore one new city at the time, or like to see as much of a country as possible, here you will find useful tips and inspiring itineraries to get you started.