Author: travelwithfleming
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Jordan Day 2 – Jerash and Ajloun Castle
This morning we left the city and drove north. We stopped to fuel up the car and I learned that all gas stations are full service here. You tell the attendant what type of gas you want (90) and how much (full). They then fill the car up for you and you pay without ever…
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Day 1 and an Arabic cooking class in Amman, JO
I woke up about 8am and slowly started to get ready for the day. We (my friends and I) decided to go for breakfast at Planet Donut which was a short walk from the apartment. I had a plain glazed donut which was good. It was similar to Krispy Crème donuts though slightly heavier in…
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London, UK; International Airspace; Amman, JO
I attempted to sleep in slightly today as my itinerary was fairly light. St. Ermin’s offers a breakfast buffet in the Caxton Grille and I made use of this convenient option. Though not included in my room price, since I booked with points I had a basic room, it was satisfactory. The scrambled eggs, hashbrowns,…
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A cab to the theatre …
After tea I had about an hour to journal. I went to the lobby and asked the bellman to call me a taxi for the short trip to the theatre. It was only about a 10 minute walk from the hotel to the theatre but I wanted the experience of riding in an iconic London…
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Afternoon Tea at St. Ermin’s Hotel
I booked a classic afternoon tea experience at the Tea Lounge at St. Ermin’s and was impressed with the menu, service, and experience. I would describe afternoon tea to my American friends as a meal but think in terms of finger food. The menu consisted of sandwiches, sweet treats, freshly baked scones, and, of course,…
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A March morning exploring London
My first stop was the British Library. As a bibliophile, I always enjoy a trip to a bookstore or library. While I only spent about an hour at the library, it was well worth the visit to walk through the exhibit. I saw various texts of religious, political, and scientific importance including the Magna Carta…
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St. Ermin’s Hotel London
I chose St. Ermin’s Hotel which is part of the Autograph Collection with Marriott. I used points to book the hotel (work travel perks sometimes help fund my travel obsession) and chose it based on the location. The hotel is set back off the street and I walked through the tree-lined courtyard to the lobby.…
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Arrival 1 March 2023 London, UK
Before I knew it we were landing at London Heathrow Airport! The landing was a dream, super smooth. It was nice to use a normal toilet after nearly 8 hours on an airplane … weird and maybe too much information but it’s true. Baggage claim was easy enough although I spent more time waiting for…
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And I’m off! (ATL-LHR)
It has been a while since I posted anything new and excited to share what I have been up to in that time! 28 February 2023 – Atlanta, GA, USA, and International Airspace Today is the day I leave for my next adventure! A few hours of work this morning to wrap of a few…
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This is NOT your Instagram influencer style travel blog.
Don’t get me wrong, I like the glam Instagram pics and videos as much as the next person. I mean they are GORGEOUS. Regardless, you won’t see pics of me in a flowing dress with perfectly curled and styled hair running barefoot through the desert. It’s not my style and I’m not sorry because that’s…
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