Christmas is my favourite time of year! The decorations, the lights, the trees, the music, the mulled wine...I just can't get enough. One of my favourite things to do each holiday season is to visit London's iconic department stores to check out their yearly Christmas shops. Even if I don't intend on buying anything, I […]
Regent Street is a popular destination in London both for people who love to shop, and also for people who love to just look - all year round! But Christmas is when Regent Street truly (and literally!) shines, and we should know because we lead regular walking tours here for the holidays. And, in the […]
This post covers the May weather in Lisbon, including average temperatures and precipitation. As your tour guide and retired meteorologist, I bring extensive knowledge of both fields to provide accurate weather forecasts for this month. This helps you anticipate and prepare for the weather we might encounter on our journey. Spring has arrived in Lisbon […]
This is a list of our favorite things to do in February in Washington, DC, updated for 2025. We include free, nighttime, as well as family-friendly events and things to do. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN FEBRUARY Be sure to read our post covering the weather in DC in February. For more ideas on […]
President John F. Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. In this post, we will explain why he is buried here, and how you can visit his gravesite, and explain the design of this memorial to the 35th President of the USA. Additionally, you can all visit the gravesites of his wife, […]
London is known throughout the world for the incredible variety of luxury shopping on offer, and one of the most famous destinations in the capital is Fortnum & Mason! Although worth visiting throughout the year, the store really shines (literally!) at Christmas. To find out what's on for the 2025 holiday season, look no further! […]
This post covers the weather in the month of May in Dubai, including average temperatures and precipitation. In my dual role as your tour guide and a retired meteorologist, I leverage my deep understanding of weather patterns to provide you with reliable and detailed weather forecasts for this month. This ensures that you are well-equipped […]
This post is about the weather in Charleston during the month of May. As both your tour guide and a retired meteorologist, I provide detailed weather forecasts for this month. May in Charleston features warm afternoons with comfortable nights, but humidity levels increase with about half of the days considered muggy. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures […]
One of the most treasured holiday activities in New York City is visiting the famous department stores. That's where you will see gorgeous, whimsical, and festive Christmas window displays. Bergdorf's (as it's known locally) is one of NYC's most luxurious department stores and its windows are always gorgeous. But for the Christmas holidays, the window […]
Christmas 2025 has almost arrived here in London! Our city is known throughout the world as one of the best places to view some incredible Christmas lights - and, honestly, I don't think they ever disappoint. I've lived in London for 20 years and have been a tour guide for 13 years and I would […]
This post is a survey of Windsor Castle Tours from London as well as a walk through Windsor Castle that points out the most notable sites and attractions. Things to See at Windsor This section will serve as a self-guided tour of Windsor Castle. The route will be partly based on our video tour of […]
May in Philadelphia features cool nights, comfortable afternoons, with 2-3 humid days near the end of the month. In my dual role as your tour guide and a retired meteorologist, I leverage my deep understanding of weather patterns to provide you with reliable and detailed weather forecasts for this month, ensuring that you are well-equipped […]
There is never a bad time to visit London. Even when the weather is cold and the days are overcast, there are endless things to do in the city. WHY VISIT LONDON IN THE WINTER Due to the colder weather, wintertime in London is the off-season for travel. There are fewer visitors so prices tend to […]
This post provides tips on where to stay in Las Vegas. We include information about the best hotels with pools, luxury locations, and of course the most affordable options. Overview If you’re looking for a nice place to stay while visiting Las Vegas, there are a lot of different hotels to choose from. Most of […]
April in Lisbon still has chilly nights but increasingly comfortable afternoons. I am not just a tour guide, I'm also a retired meteorologist, putting my experience to good use to help you figure out what kind of weather to expect this month. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to be around 18-19 C (64-66 F) early […]
Parking in any city is difficult but with rush hour restrictions, security enforcement and traffic, it is especially hard in DC. This post will help you figure out the best places to park on the National Mall, Capitol Hill, Georgetown and more. We always suggest using the Metro over parking to get to any of […]
