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Fact: In my entire life, I’ve only cried once at a tourist attraction. And judge me all you want, but this cryfest happened at a Harry Potter studio tour. … Allow me to explain myself. Like most children born in the 90s, much of my youth was spent daydreaming about the arrival of my Hogwart’s acceptance letter. As this dream dwindled with the hardships of adulting, I instead took comfort in carbs and magical movie marathons. But, it didn’t take much for these childhood dreams to resurface. A trip to London was all it took to re-open the floodgates (literally). Let me tell you: for a Harry Potter fan, there is no attraction on this Earth more overwhelming and amazing than the  Warner Bros Studio Tour London, (AKA London’s Harry Potter set tour), which brings you through the filming site for all 8 movies in the Harry Potter franchise. In addition to sets, you’re also shown countless props, the best gift shop in the wo...

  Interested? PIN NOW, read later! Bath is a quaint, charming town in the  rolling countryside of southwest England . Best known for its historic Roman and Georgian spa town, you can actually bathe in natural thermal hot springs here, hence the name “Bath.” Many tourists visit Bath on a day trip, but it’s definitely worth staying in Bath for a night or two. Not only does Bath offer a relaxing getaway, but it’s also a vibrant town that offers shopping, history, and lots of fun! Unsure of where to stay in Bath? We’ve covered the three best areas below and why you should stay in each. Whether you want to base yourself close to the spas and top attractions, trendy shops, or bar life, we’ll break where to stay in Bath!   Quick Tips – Where to Stay in Bath Where to stay in Bath on your first visit – City Centre Best area to stay in Bath for nightlife – Walcot Coolest place to stay in Bath – Walcot Best ne...

Due to airlines being weird and round-trip flights actually being cheaper than one-way ones, I headed back to London once again on my way to Hong Kong. I LOVE London; it's probably my favorite large city in the world. But loving London does not make it any cheaper. When it comes to finding accommodation in England's capital, it can be tricky to find something that is in a good location but won't totally drain your wallet. For me, normal hotels in London are pretty much always out of contention; there's no way that you will find me paying $200+ per night for a standard hotel room. So, after a couple years of trying out various places to rest my head in London, I've come up with a list of accommodation options in the city that DON'T include a pricey hotel stay: Stay with a friend The cheapest option, of course, is to make friends with someone who lives in London. I'm lucky to have a couple of good friends in the city who are usually gracious enough to of...

Seek out just about any list naming the “most expensive cities in the world,” and chances are that London, England, will be on it. London is a pricey city to live in. There's no arguing that fact. But this also means that London is a pricey city to visit, too — especially if you're coming from overseas and getting hit by tough exchange rates. So, as someone who both loves London and also loves saving money when in expensive cities, I've come up with some tried and true ways to save money in London. Tips for visiting London on a budget London budget accommodation Hotel prices in London are sky-high, and the city's hotels as a whole have been named some of the worst in the world. Ideally you would have friends or family in London to stay with (really the best way to experience any city), but, if you don't, there are still options beyond mediocre hotels. Hostels in London London has some really great hostels in various neighborhoods, and most of them do NOT off...