The waterways of London – strolling along the canals

London has, besides the river Thames, a lot of waterways. Life next to it feels unique, especially in non-touristy areas. Worth to take a stroll!

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A visit to Leighton House

Leighton House is a historical building near Holland Park. After strolling through Kensington and enjoying a cream tea in the…

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In search of wisteria – walking around Kensington

It was admittedly a little too late in the season to see any wisteria in London. This did not deter…

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Strolling through London – around Covent Garden

Covent Garden is another area in London which feels like a small neighborhood place despite being in a very large…

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Strolling through London – around Westminster

After an unsuccessful first attempt to get into Westminster Abbey, I at least managed to see Big Ben and the…

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Road trip USA – 48 hours in New York City itinerary

After five days on the road, we were more than ready to hit New York City and return the car.…

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More stuff to see in the historical center of Poitiers

The historical center of Poitiers was indeed a treasure trove and we spent a whole day walking around and exploring…

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The historic sites of Poitiers

On the first morning in Poitiers we started with our sightseeing tour of the historic sites of the city at…

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First impressions of Poitiers

After a long day in Chinon, which involved a lot of walking, we arrived in Poitiers. Unfortunately we missed the…

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The Chinon Castle aka The Royal Fortress of Chinon

The Royal Fortress of Chinon was founded already in the 10th century by Theobald I., Count of Blois. Two centuries…

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