England

  • England,  Europe,  London,  Travel

    The Harry Potter Tour at Warner Bros Studio

    The Harry Potter Tour at Warner Bros Studio is a must for any Harry Potter fan visiting the UK. In fact you don’t even have to be a die hard Potter fan to enjoy the tour. When we (myself and my two teenaged kids) visited London last winter, right on top of the bucket list was to do the Harry Potter Studio Tour. My kids grew up with the Harry Potter books and they eagerly awaited when each movie was to be released. I was pretty much the same! Ever since Hagrid uttered those words “you’re a wizard Harry” in the first movie we all became obsessed Potter fans. Here…

  • Dining,  England,  Europe,  London,  Reviews

    High Tea at the Ritz Hotel London

    Afternoon tea or high tea at the Ritz Hotel is a fine affair and this quintessential British experience is one that should not be missed. From the moment you enter this grand, old world hotel you will most certainly feel like royalty, a king or queen for the day. Built in 1906 the hotel was the place to be “seen” for high society’s most glamorous and famous. Even the 1929 hit “Putting on the Ritz” was inspired by the clientele who frequented the Ritz Hotel. The Palm Court is an elegantly decorated room of grand proportions and is meticulously maintained. With marble columns, high gilded ceilings, beautiful birdcage chandeliers and…