Trending: London Travel Planner
Do you know what’s hidden inside The Ship Tavern in Holborn, London? Grab a pint and sit down, Sunny friends. Here is the story of the best pub meal Mr. Sunny and I have had in Central London. That’s right. If you’re looking for an exquisite experience that will have you cheering ‘O Captain, My…
Aside from ‘What’s the weather and food like in London?’, questions about the steps for getting a UK visa are the most popular ones I receive on my Contact page as an American expat blogger living in London. While everyone’s situation is certainly different, I know that when I was doing research on the process…
Want to journey back to Victorian London via a horse-drawn omnibus? This unique opportunity in London is available through Stanfords, the world’s largest map and travel bookshop since 1901. Located in Covent Garden, Stanfords is a travel blogger’s dream! I had never been inside the bookshop until I was invited to take the Horse-drawn Omnibus…
Can you name five life conveniences that don’t exist when you compare life in the USA vs UK? There are a few every day hardships that Americans in London experience while living abroad that you would never guess occur! These aren’t fun things like certain American foods (Skittles, Mexican cuisine, peanut butter) or cool shops…
Would you skip the chance to Tour the Tower of London? I sure wouldn’t if I were you, especially if you travelled from a great distance just to go to the attraction. Years ago when I first lived in London, my mom came to visit me. Our trip together to the Tower of London was one…
All right Stop. Collaborate and Listen. Scarlets Covent Garden is here with a brand new invention. Ice! Ice, Baby! Oh yeahhhhh, Sunny friends, today I have just the place for you to cool off in this London heat wave- Scarlets Covent Garden restaurant and bar. You’ll never believe what’s sizzlin’ on their menu for summer….
Do you love your husband or boyfriend’s sense of humor? If you read this blog often, you’ve had a chance to see that Mr. Sunny is certainly funny. I adore his sense of humor, except for when he’s in charge of the Sunny blog pictures. What? You didn’t know this? That’s because it’s a well kept…
Welcome to the Guide to London! Planning your first trip to London? Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or new to exploring abroad, this guide to London is designed to help you get the most out of your visit. Drawing on years of experience living in London as an American, I’ve put together practical advice and…
What could be better on a Friday in London than popping in a burger joint to throw back thickly stacked juicy meat between two soft buns? If you ask Mr. Sunny and I, the answer is having the opportunity to test out the Burger of the Month on the day it launches! On May Day,…
‘What are the differences between British vs American schools?’ is a question I receive often because I have written several advice posts on American expat life in London. For this reason, I thought it might be fun to highlight some of the biggest differences here on the blog. While you might think a school is…
If you were invited to try a Japanese afternoon tea, who would you take? Because I’m a sucker for Hollywood drama and sentiment, I chose to invite Selena to afternoon tea at Tombo Japanese Cafe and Deli. Let me tell you why… Before I had even moved to London in the beginning of 2014, I…
The wait is finally over! The next LDNBloggersTea is now in place and is set for March 1st at one of London’s most prestigious addresses! The theme of this afternoon tea for London Bloggers is ‘Hyde and Seek.’ I’m so excited to show you all the reasons why we have chosen this exciting opportunity for…
Are you looking for great suggestions to make getting a Valentine’s Day gift for your girl fast and easy? Hopefully this ‘Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her’ guide will help. You see, I realize we have just crossed the finish line of the biggest gift buying season. Now… just when you thought all that stress was…
Just how delicious is the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych Hotel in London? Well… Hold your breath. Make a wish. Count to three… Come with me… and you’ll be in a world of imagination. When I walked in to One Aldwych Hotel, I had no idea what to expect. I…
Byron Burger has been hot on my ‘must try list’ ever since I hit Shake Shack in Covent Garden earlier this year. It seems American burger joints have ignited all over London. Queues often stretch around buildings for hot new places in high traffic areas. Once I blogged and raved about Shake Shack, I hit Five…
Did you know one of the things to do in Covent Garden during Christmas is petting a real, live reindeer? Yes, Sunny friends, it’s true. Seeing the reindeer has been on my list of one of my top things to do in Covent Garden for the past few years, and I finally had the chance…
Are you a passionate blogger who needs all the right tools to make sure you can devote more time to content? Or maybe there’s a blogger or two on your gift list this season? Before we start off our list, you need to think about your blogging recipient and think about what they actually need…
It’s been about 10 days since our most recent LDNBloggersTea, and I think I’ve just finally recovered! If you’ve been reading all the blog posts about it, you know we had a really fabulous afternoon tea. I think the best headline to capture our day is, “Chef Big Ben does it again!’ The bloggers who attended are…
Sunny friends, just when you thought my £150 afternoon tea giveaway was a golden opportunity for you, another one has hit the blog for December! It’s a chance so golden it could make you a superstar… Ok, ok, before everybody gets too drunk on possibilities, let’s drop the hype and get to the facts. Here’s…
Where should you go if you’re looking to have a sugary holiday feast set in one of London’s most luxurious hotels? The Corinthia London Afternoon Tea! I spent a few hours enjoying this decadent event, and I’m so excited to share the details with my Sunny friends. This 5-star hotel has been located on Whitehall Place for over a…
L’eto Caffe really crushed me with their launch party a few weeks ago. To celebrate the opening of their Brompton Road location, they hosted a champagne and cake filled evening that was simply fabulous. Except I couldn’t eat anything. Yes, Sunny friends, it was really poor planning on my part. You see, that afternoon I hit…