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10 Interesting Facts About the London Eye (England).
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10 Interesting Facts About the London Eye

May 5, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Located on the South Bank of River Thames, the London eye was opened in 2000. Since then, it has served as a tourism landmark for the tourists as well as the UK locals. Its design is similar to that of a normal bicycle wheel but that doesn’t remotely mean it
11 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Tower of London (England).
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11 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Tower of London

April 5, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Approximately 952 years ago, the Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror to keep any hostile intruder at bay. Now, as we see it, it still stands tall and proud. As a matter of fact, there are hordes of reasons why you need to visit it as soon
My Top 5 Galleries / Museums in London (British Museum).
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My Top Five Galleries / Museums in London

April 4, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Paying nothing to enter almost all galleries / museums in London is one of the best things about living in the city. They’re yours to see, admire and love. After visiting these 5 museums / galleries, I must say that nothing can be better than treading the floors of these
Big Ben London Photo
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5 Must-See Landmarks in London

August 4, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
London is a cosmopolitan city that connects you to its past, present, and future. Look around, and you’ll find that the city is filled with amazing architectural wonders from the Georgian, Baroque, Gothic, Romanesque, art deco, Victorian, and contemporary eras. They blend beautifully into the city’s skyline, giving visitors the
I'll Meet You at the Statue of Eros at Piccadilly (London)
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I’ll Meet You at the Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus

March 24, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus in London has been a rendezvous for lovers, friends, drug dealers and paramours for a very long time. But make no mistake, Piccadilly’s famous lights has been existing for more than a century. It is London’s version of New York Times – or
National Gallery London is in front of Trafalgar Square.
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National Gallery London Has The World’s Art Masterpieces

January 10, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
First of all, National Gallery London is a grand place to see grand art. There’s no excuse you’d skip this attraction that is visited by thousands of art lovers around the world. Inside, you’ll find the world’s art masterpieces. Name the world’s most famous artists in their own discipline and
Tate Modern London - Boring Outside But Fabulous Inside
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Tate Modern London – Boring Outside But Fabulous Inside

January 9, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Tate Modern London is your place to go if you wanna see contemporary art. I must admit that the building’s facade itself is not of a contemporary design but a boring concrete that doesn’t scream modern. And the reason is that – it used to be a power plant and
10 Interesting Facts About the Houses of Parliament in London.
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10 Interesting Facts About the Houses of Parliament

January 6, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Behind the iconic Big Ben is the Houses of Parliament. This is where the House of Commons and the House of Lords sit down together to make laws. Yes, it’s here where laws are introduced and debated for the greater good of the British people. Visitors are actually allowed to
London Skyline from the Monument to the Great Fire.
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London Skyline from The Monument

January 4, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
London skyline from the Monument to the Great Fire is breathtakingly wondrous. From up here, you can see River Thames, the endless construction going on and the glass-covered architecture standing next to century-old classical buildings. In 1966, London had a fire that devastated a huge chunk of the city. To
Photos: The Stunning Tower Bridge at Night (London, England).
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Photos: The Stunning Tower Bridge at Night

January 1, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
I told you in my previous post that you’d fall in love with the Tower Bridge at night time. The views will definitely hold your breath and you can’t help but think of someone – especially when you’re traveling alone. It’s in a view like this when solo travel becomes
The Photogenic Millennium Bridge (London, England).
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The Photogenic Millennium Bridge

December 30, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Millennium Bridge is right in front of Tate Modern. Yes, it’s a just bridge. But if you’re into photographing gorgeous places in London at night,  don’t skip this. Millennium Bridge is a photogenic place to be – even if you only have a point and shoot camera. It’s all
The Millennium Wheel is London's most-visited tourist attraction.
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London Eye at Night is on Fire

December 29, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
London Eye is the giant wheel by the River Thames. You can’t really miss it even if you’re so busy taking selfies at the Parliament Hall where Big Ben is. During the day, I wasn’t really impressed, especially when London is gloomy and cloudy. There’s nothing to be awed at, really.
This is the Largest Vine in the World at Hampton Court Palace in London.
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This is the Largest Vine in the World

December 27, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Inside the gardens of Hampton Court Palace, there you’ll find the largest vine in the world. The Guinness Book of Records certified it without doubt in January 2005. The vine is in an enclosed garden where visitors are not allowed to go inside. If you’re lucky, you can talk to
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