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If you go on the Harry Potter London Bus Tour you can be chauffeured around London to see some of the best locations featured in the films! I recently had the chance to do this with Brit Movie Tours. Since ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ opened at Palace Theatre, which was just near where I…
If you’re planning to visit London, you probably are keen to see all the top attractions. Unfortunately, you might not have much time to do it. For this reason, I’ve put together a two-day itinerary for you that includes at least nine iconic places to see. It is organised by attractions that are in proximity of…
Planning a visit and need to know the best places to take a selfie in London? With that in mind, it could be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out all the best #londonselfie places on your own. That’s why I put together this list to help you. Places to Take a Selfie in London:…
What’s so amazing about WC2? It’s the postcode for Covent Garden, London and has the best restaurants, pubs and things to do in the town. Well, obviously I am a biased because it’s where I first lived when I moved to London as an American expat. However, this neighborhood represents an amazing selection of food,…
When you’re preparing for an international move, it’s difficult to assess what household items you should ship overseas. Luckily, when I prepared for my last move from the US to London, I had the advantage of having lived in London once before. If you’re planning on moving to London, perhaps my shipping experience and suggestions…
Have you ever eaten alligator? At the Ocean Deck in Daytona Beach, Florida you can have Gator Bites. Yep, you British readers are probably staring at your screen in awe right now. But, it’s true. Oddly enough, even though I lived in Florida most of my life, I had never eaten gator until this past…
Are you planning to move overseas? If so, there’s no doubt you want to find the best international shipping company possible. Would you believe the shipping overseas process from the US to UK took me over three years? Here is a summary of my saga and what you need to know for your move. (Oh,…
Why was my first Virgin Atlantic Heathrow London to the US flight an unpleasant experience? Oh… let me count the ways! After years of only flying Delta Airlines roundtrip London to the US, I was forced to fly Virgin Atlantic (their partner airline) over the Christmas holidays due to ginormous price differences. I wish I could…
Do you find a duty free price tempting when you’re travelling internationally? Have your eye on Chanel perfume or a handbag and waiting to see if it’s cheaper at the airport? Need a last minute gift for your holiday host and think chocolate from duty free could be an easy answer? On a roundtrip flight…
Do you have any idea how many American beers exist now? This question really intrigued my British husband, Mr. Sunny, on our recent trip to Florida. While we were there visiting from London, he was on a mission to try as many American beers as possible. I’ve never fancied the taste of beer. So, during…
Did you notice some sneaky stories from this London blogger in 2015? 2015 was a very special year for me. It marks my twenty year celebration of falling in love in London. My About Me page tells the story of when I moved to London from Florida for the first time in 1995. It was…
As the end of 2015 approaches, we’re all thinking about what we accomplished during the year and the goals we have for 2016. Rather than publish a list of what’s coming up, I think it’s a great time to say thank you to readers and Sunny friends, and once again if you’re wanting help creating…
Do you have any idea how many uses there are for Dr Bronner’s Castile Soap? It’s shocking actually. The amount of pins on Pinterest addressing the ‘Magic Uses of Dr Bronner’s Castile Soap’, ‘Best Cleaning Tips’ or ‘How to Use Castile Soap’ is mind-blowing. It’s a really popular brand. A representative for Dr Bronner’s Castile…
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Winter Wonderland cocktails under your nose! Ok, ok, that’s not how the song goes. But, when you’ve had a few festive drinks at One Aldwych Lobby Bar this holiday season, you’ll probably start making up your own Christmas lyrics too to suit you. It’s no secret that Mr….
Would you be excited about celebrating your wedding anniversary with burgers? If you have ever been to Kua Aina on Goodge Street, you absolutely would think this is a fabulous idea. Their party for their first birthday at this location was on a night I couldn’t attend. However, because Mr. Sunny and I had been struggling…
Whether it’s your first full year as a blogger, or you’ve been blogging for nearly a decade, there are blogger gadgets you must have for 2016. The direction of 2015 was all about what you could do and show people yourself in real time. While Snapchat isn’t a new phenomenon, it gained even more popularity…
As an expat living in London, sometimes it is tough celebrating the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ when you’re in a foreign place. That’s why I have written a list of strategies for how to survive the holidays as an expat. You’re not going to find all the answers to every problem expats encounter…
Have you seen Hogwarts in the Snow? If you love Christmas and you’re a true Harry Potter fan, then you must get to the Warner Bros Studio Tour outside of London during the holiday season! It officially opened on November 13th. Luckily, I had the chance to visit the very next morning. Since I have…
Are you one of the thousands of people who plan on visiting Winter Wonderland in London this year? It’s certainly on the top of many people’s list of Things to Do in London at Christmas, including me. This year it opens at 5pm on Friday, November 20th. Hours after that are 10am-10pm daily (except Christmas…
Did you know that Star Wars Gifts will be the hottest items on Christmas shopping lists for men this year? Mr. Sunny (my husband) is a lifelong, passionate Star Wars fan. Every year I try to find the best gives for him, something that I know he will love. A friend of mine even suggested…
Why is the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden one of the best places to learn about the people and history of London? I have walked by this building in Covent Garden countless times, always curious about what’s inside the museum. To end my curiosity, I spent a few hours exploring it on a sunny…