Discovering Southampton: Must-See Attractions and Activities Before Your Cruise

How do I get from London to Southampton cruise port? The Southampton cruise port is 80 miles southwest of London. Traveling by car, taxi or direct coach will take about 2 hours, depending on traffic. Heavy traffic at rush hour around London can increase your travel time.Most cruise lines offer direct transfers which you canContinueContinue reading “Discovering Southampton: Must-See Attractions and Activities Before Your Cruise”

Top Things to do in Bath – Roman Baths, Georgian Architecture, and Culinary Delights

Bath is a stunning and historic city in England. Steeped in history dating back over two-thousand years, you will be spoiled with options for things to do. Less than a 1.5 hour train journey from London Paddington Station, it is a very easy day trip. We recently did this at the end of our visit toContinueContinue reading “Top Things to do in Bath – Roman Baths, Georgian Architecture, and Culinary Delights”

Must have souvenirs!

When we travel, I love to bring home mementos of our journey….both for me and for friends and family.  But this can be challenging.  What do I get?  How do I get it home?  It needs to be small, unbreakable (most of the time!), useful and fun. When going to Alaska, I love to buyContinueContinue reading “Must have souvenirs!”