I went into 2023 with a huge appetite for travel but very few plans to do so. Little did I know London was on the horizon, and while my annual anniversary trip was much tamer than usual in  humble Huntsville AL, I was so glad to do a solo Disney World trip (again), take my girls on the road for the first time to Louisiana, and have lots of Tennessee day trips in between. Enjoy this travel journal of 379 (!!!) places, including:
🖼️ 64 Museums, Gardens, and Attractions
☕️ 53 Coffee Shops
🍽️ 82 Restaurants, Bakeries, Bars, and Food Trucks
🛏️ 29 Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Airbnbs
✨ and a whole bunch more!
Scroll to the bottom for my favorites of the year!

London, UK

Huntsville, AL, USA

Guntersville, AL, USA

Louisiana, USA

Boston, MA, USA

Louisville, KY, USA

Windsor, England, UK

Lafayette, LA, USA

Birmingham, AL, USA

Alabama, USA

Nashville, TN, USA

England, UK

Tennessee, USA

Memphis, TN, USA

Jackson, TN, USA

Walt Disney World® Resort, Florida, USA

Paducah, KY, USA

2023 Travel Journal

This guide, curated by a culinary expert, contains 150 perfect spots for every occasion - from power breakfasts to romantic dinners.

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Navigate with ease! My interactive map seamlessly categorizes restaurants by cuisine:

- European
- British
- Asian & International
- Breakfasts & cafes
- Coffee, tea, & pastries
- Food courts & markets
- Vegetarian
- Bars
- Second choice but still good
- Fine dining

Find your perfect plate and embark on a delicious London adventure!

The ultimate food & drink guide in London

7 Days in London Itinerary

Here's an itinerary for three days in London! Perfect for a long weekend. London is a massive city, and there is so much to see but this itinerary covers the city's most famous attractions as well as a few more local ones. 

3 Day in London Itinerary

This guide aims to provide a detailed list of the best spots in London! With over 170 places listed, it provides an extensive list of places to visit! The outline of the guide is as follows: 
1. It lists about 75 Museums, which are organised by whether they are royal affiliated, art, history, or science.
    - The list has 10 royal-affiliated museums. 
    - The 25 art museums are divided into whether they contain art of all eras or exclusively modern art. 
    - The 30 history museums are subdivided into whether they focus on general, literary, Roman and pre-Roman, or war-related history. 
    - The list also provides 7 science museums that I recommend visiting.
    - I also provide details on how to save money on visiting museums. 
2. The guide lists 12 of London's must-visit parks
3. The guide lists 16 sights and other activities.
4. The guide lists six of London's best markets, including details on when to visit them. 
5. I provide a brief list of 15 of London's best restaurants broken into breakfast and lunch/dinner sub-sections. It's hard to go wrong with London's food scene, but this narrows it down since it is so expansive. 
6. Since every trip to London is complete with enjoying the pub scene, I've provided a list of 6 of my favourite pubs. 
7. This guide includes 9 of my favourite coffee shops throughout the city. 
8. Another must for any visit to London, I've included a list of 5 afternoon tea spots I particularly enjoyed. 
9. This guide includes 11 bars and nightlife spots throughout London for fabulous cocktails! 
10. London is world famous for its shopping. I've included 14 shops throughout the city, broken into the sub-sections of department stores (3), bookshops (7), and others (4). 
11. Enjoying London's theatre and entertainment options is a must-do in the city. I've included several suggestions for concert and theatre venues and a link to my comprehensive London's West End guide. 
12. England's train system offers many opportunities to take easy day trips, so I've also linked my guide to 25 easy day trips from London. 

This guide ends with information on day-by-day itineraries, how to get around London, and suggestions on where to stay. 

Insider's Guide to London

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of London! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things London for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

United Kingdom

London

London's West End neighbourhood is famous for its amazing and numerous shows. This guide will outline your options within the West End, how to take advantage of the area on a budget, the amazing restaurants and bars to visit before and after the shows, and where to stay. 

A Guide to London's West End

Planning a trip to London? We spend a night or two in London every couple of months or so as we just love being in the city (although not for too long). I thought I'd share some of the best places we've stayed over the years, along with some that we've been personally recommended by locals or friends that we've yet to try. 

The Best Hotels in London

Brown's Hotel

As London's first hotel, Brown's opened its doors in 1837 and has played host to many famous individuals since. Brown's offers a uniquely personal experience that is hard to match elsewhere. I highly recommend for individuals looking for a luxury experience. 

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I'm assuming only the wealthiest people alive stay here, but something to add to your vision board for sure...

Inspiration for Agatha Christie’s “At Bertham’s Hotel.” 5min walk from Fortnum & Mason.

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