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11 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Tower of London (England).
England

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).
England

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
England

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
National Gallery London is in front of Trafalgar Square.
England

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
England

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.
England

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.
England

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).
England

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).
England

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
This is the Largest Vine in the World at Hampton Court Palace in London.
England

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
Buckingham Palace in London is the official residence of the Monarchy.
England

Visiting Buckingham Palace Without the Queen

December 25, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Queen was nowhere when I visited her residence, The Buckingham Palace in London. It’s either she was busy or just didn’t want to meet a fellow queen – that’s me. Or probably she was babysitting the adorable Prince George playing with her adorable corgis. But, whatever her reasons are,
The facade of the British Museum in London.
England

10 Things to See at the British Museum

December 22, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The British Museum is huge. It can be overwhelming for tourists who have no idea on what to see and where to start. With 8 million objects as collections, you can’t see them all in a day. But if you could, you’d be extremely exhausted at the end of your
London's BigBen at Night Shines Bright (England).
England

Photos: London’s Big Ben at Night Shines Bright

December 20, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
We all have seen the Big Ben immortalized in Hollywood movies. Or in postcards and other souvenirs. In fact, Big Ben is synonymous to London or England or the UK. Every tourist in London never misses it because it’s what everyone will ask when he goes back home. People will
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