Category: Europe
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London, we have arrived for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
I don’t know what day it is and I’m not sure if I want breakfast or dinner (or another 5 hours of sleep!) but we are in London! I was able to get some sleep on the plane, though not as much as I would have preferred, and R didn’t get much sleep at all.…
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Atlanta, GA and International Airspace
R and I are embarking on another international adventure! This year marks our fifth wedding anniversary and we decided to take a trip to celebrate. We typically take a one-week annual vacation and we opted to combine these events for a two-week vacation to London and Scotland! We are going to meet friends in London…
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Reflections from Home
I have been thinking about what I would recommend as non-negotiable must-do’s and other recommendations; these are outlined below. Must-Do’s for Jordan: Must Do’s for Jerusalem: Recommended for Jordan: Recommended for Jerusalem: I took a while after returning home to write about my experiences on this trip. It was important for me to be present…
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London, UK; International Airspace; Atlanta, GA
I go home today and, though this has been an incredible trip filled with amazing memories, I am very much looking forward to getting home to see R and the girls. I wasn’t hungry this morning and decided to go directly to the airport rather than having breakfast at the hotel. The concierge called a…
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Day 15: a sad goodbye in Amman and a magnificent night in London!
I finished packing this morning and my friend drove me to the airport. I’m a little sad to leave. The last two weeks have been an amazing adventure full of wonderful experiences and incredible memories with friends. We arrived at Queen Alia International Airport (QIA), checked into the flight, and made our way to security.…
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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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