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Past Adventures: London Calling!

02/20/13 | bucket list, England, Expat Life, Past Adventures

I love LOVE love London.  I have been on two spectacular trips to the city and this photo diary is about my latest trip!  My second visit to the British capital was absolutely amazing, seeing the city with natives instead of my family and a guidebook gave a whole new life to the city.

General Toursit Photos My Day at the Tower of London
My best friend, the one who visited for New Year’s,  has lived in London for the past 13 years and another good friend was studying abroad there so on different days I had two lovely ladies take me around to their favorite parts of the city.


My Day at the Tower of London
On my trip to England I was a day at the Tower of London and in typical tourist fashion I insisted on stopping by Kings Cross Station just to take a photo with the Platform 9 3/4 sign, a massive Harry Potter tourist spot but I had a blast pretending to disappear through the wall! 

My Day at the Museums
First a stop at St. Paul’s Cathedral where Prince Charles and Lady Di were married and then an amazing afternoon at two gorgeous museums: The National Gallery and The British Museum.  Oh, and of course a stop for some wonderful sticky toffee pudding. 

I had an absolutely amazing time in London and I can not wait to go back!

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  1. Elena says

    October 23, 2013 at 8:33 am

    I deeply adore London as you and finally I’m planning my new trip to the magic UK capital! I found a good flight on London Stansted airport and a good bus transfer to Victoria Station (http://www.terravision.eu/london.html) but I would like to include a stop at the restaurant where you ate those wonderful cakes!!! Can pls. give me the address darling?

  2. Elena says

    October 23, 2013 at 8:33 am

    I deeply adore London as you and finally I’m planning my new trip to the magic UK capital! I found a good flight on London Stansted airport and a good bus transfer to Victoria Station (http://www.terravision.eu/london.html) but I would like to include a stop at the restaurant where you ate those wonderful cakes!!! Can pls. give me the address darling?

  3. Beatrice Crivelli says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Wow, London is amazing! I just started blogging, feel free to visit my blog http://www.modeogamy.blogspot.com 🙂

  4. Angela says

    February 21, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    Amazing pictures!!!!!!! I love London too xx

  5. Rachel says

    February 21, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    I love London so much! I wish I could go again.

  6. Just Another Shopaholic says

    February 21, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    I have always wanted to go to London and now this post makes me want to go even more.

  7. The Picture of Mary ♥ says

    February 21, 2013 at 6:23 am

    I would love ti go to London again soon! Love that city!

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  8. My-cliffnotes says

    February 21, 2013 at 5:09 am

    I love London I was there for New Years on 2010!!

  9. Milex says

    February 20, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    You hypnotized me

  10. Sofia Donatelli says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    I love London! It is absolutely breathtaking. It is so great to see these photos and remember my trip to London. Glad you had a great time! Wonderful post, as always.

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  11. Diana Marks says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    These photos make me feel so nostalgic. I spend 2 years in London and I really miss it

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  12. Kacie Cone says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    So jealous! I’m dying to go to London 🙂

  13. Sabrina Musco says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    gorgeous pics!!!
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  14. acornmanphotography says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    I have never been to London before. And the only reason it is a place I would like to travel to is because of Platform 3/4 and the now tour of the Harry Potter set. Seriously. 🙂

  15. LaraBeTheOne says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    seems fun 🙂

  16. Olimpka says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    amazing pics .! I envy you in a good way :):) Follow?

  17. TaraMixandMatch says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    A place I would like to visit, so gorgeous!

  18. Elmedina Tiric says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    beautiful photos!<3

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  19. Marika says

    February 20, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    Amazing pics! I really love London!
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  20. Eleonora Manzi says

    February 20, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    Beautiful!

    Xoxo

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  21. Sheila says

    February 20, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Awww great photos!! One day I would love to go to London to experience it. 🙂

    xo – Sheila
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  22. Levi (tlnique) says

    February 20, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Nice pictures, i love london tooo! I’m going back this summer, can’t wait! 🙂

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  23. Dina Karivalis says

    February 20, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    This trip loks absolutely amazing! I am dying to go to London. So glad you had fun.
    xo Dina
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  24. Amber says

    February 20, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    You lucky girl! This looks like a blast. I’ve always wanted to visit London.

  25. jackie jade says

    February 20, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    i loooove london too! i did study abroad there in college and also worked there for about 9 months after college too. it’s such a great city and there is just so much to see! tower of london was one of my fave places and i have a very similar platform 9 3/4 photo too haha.
    — jackiejade.blogspot.com

  26. Jeeda says

    February 20, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    lovely photos…glad you had a great time in london

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  27. Jill J @ Classy with a Kick says

    February 20, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Yay…you finally went somewhere I have been. London is definitely fun and there is so much to do there! I haven’t been in years and would love to go back sometime soon!

    Jill
    Classy with a Kick

  28. Sweetmona says

    February 20, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    LOVELY PICS!!!
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  29. TwoLeaf Clover says

    February 20, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    These look incredible! I’ve always wanted to go to London!

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  30. Always Maylee says

    February 20, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    I’ve never been to London and I’ve always wanted to go. Love these photos, looks like you had so much fun!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  31. Elisabeth @ Bella says

    February 20, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    thats so neat that you got to do london with friends! i’ve only done it with family but loved it all the same – tower of london, winchester palace (outside of london), and the british museum were some of my absolute favorites!

  32. Sara {Social Sara} says

    February 20, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Great photos! Now you have me dreaming of London! Hope your Wednesday is great!
    Cheers,
    Sara

  33. Alyssa Longobucco says

    February 20, 2013 at 11:34 am

    London is one city I wish I got to spend more time in….I didn’t get to do a lot of the stuff you did here! Although, I DID get to walk across Abbey Road….as a massive Beatles nerd, that pretty much made the trip!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

  34. Sophia M says

    February 20, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Great photos!!!
    xoxo Sophia

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  35. Mélo l'imparfaite says

    February 20, 2013 at 11:03 am

    I love the red crowns ! I want one 😉

  36. ♥ vendy ♥ says

    February 20, 2013 at 10:22 am

    great pics dear…
    love london…
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  37. TheTinyHeart says

    February 20, 2013 at 10:01 am

    London is definitely on my list of places to visit!

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  38. Claudia says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:50 am

    Lovely Pictures.

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    Claudia. XX

  39. Fabrizia says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:39 am

    You’re so lucky, I adore London!!!
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  40. being erica says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:28 am

    this is why i love living in london! look how cool it is!

  41. Lucy-Pussy says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:03 am

    OMG! great pics;)
    you look amazing;)

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