Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived. If you’ve been to the Tower of London before, odds are you’ve heard a young child skipping around and singing that song to themselves, or maybe a Beefeater (Yeoman Warder) has shown the gathering crowds the ditty. The song itself is reflective of the six wives of King Henry the VIII, one of ~arguably~…
London, England
View Post My great-grandmother used to tell many stories about it. Never to me - as she passed a few days before I was born - but these stories are always synonymous with her love of exploration. She loved it there. As do I.
Windermere, Lakes District, UK
View Post Many people have heard the tales of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men - all of which also originated in this area too. But it's not just the tales of heroism and the moody grey skies that fill the streets with fog that capture the attention of locals and visitors alike.
Stamford, Lincolnshire
View Post I love to travel. I’m just not willing to spend my entire savings account on a plane ticket. A budget traveler’s best kept secret? Layover flights. Think about it like this – the money saved could be another international plane ticket on an off-peak travel date. Crazy, right?
Minneapolis, MN
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