English Charm And Hospitality At The Kennard Hotel
The Kennard Hotel is much more than any ordinary hotel to stay at between days of gallivanting the streets of Bath; it is a gem not to be missed while you emerse yourself in this quaint little town in England. Owners Giovanni and Mary Baiano take the upmost pride in keeping the Georgian Townhouse in prime [...]
Historical Highlights Of Bath, England
Like all European cities, Bath is steeped in history. Entire books have been written about the great city, so it should come as no surprise that this post will hardly scrape the surface. However, these are my top five (fun!) takeaways that I learned about Bath’s history during my visit: The Pigs I’m sure you’re [...]
One Lump Or Two?: Our Guide To Tea Time In Bath
Back in the 1800’s, British Prime Minister William Gladstone said, “If you are cold, tea will warm you. If you are too heated, it will cool you. If you are depressed, it will cheer you. If you are excited, it will calm you.” In a country that is famous for drinking their way through 165 [...]
All Austen, All The Time: Exploring Jane Austen’s Bath
Jane Austen is a literary icon. She’s funny, witty, well-mannered, well-read, and the epitome of moral goodness. In tough situations, modern women around the world have often paused and asked themselves: WWJD? And by this I mean: What would Jane do? It’s easy to see why she’s perhaps the best known and certainly the best [...]
Bath Boutique Stays: A New Yorker’s Dream Destination
During my visit to Bath, I heard the epitome of the perfect travel story. A darling couple shared with me that they had recently gone to one of the big travel websites to find their “dream destination” to vacation to. Upon filling in their preferences in the boxes…(a place steeped in history, filled with architectural [...]
48 Hours In Bristol, England
When I told people I was traveling to England, their first response was, “Oh, have fun in London, hi to the Queen!” Upon explaining I would be visiting Bristol, not London, I was greeted with cocked heads, scrunched up noses, and the question, “What’s in Bristol?” Truth be told, I wasn’t quite sure myself…I was [...]
5 Things You Should Know About Bristol, England
One of the first things I like to do when visiting a new place is to take a guided tour to acclimate myself with the city, its history, and a local’s view on all the good spots to eat. Being in England, it seemed only appropriate to take one of the red double-decker bus tours. [...]
Tastes Of Bristol
Like every other American, I had the preconceived notion that the Brits are as bad at food as the French are at making niceties. Thus, you can imagine my delight in discovering that not only was the food edible, it was actually a delicious highlight of the trip. These are a few of the local [...]
Fashion Forward Bristol
The British are masters of many things: brewing up a perfect cup of tea, battering an exquisite batch of fish and chips, and charming us Americans with those delicious little accents. During my first day in Bristol, I was pleased to discover something else that the Brits quite excel at: fashion. At the M Shed [...]
7 Super Shots From Around The World
You know those dinner parties that often lead to thought provoking (albeit wine induced) ponderings such as: “If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?” My response is always a simple: ”Well, I already live there! New York City, of course!” But when the conversation turns to travel: “You’re given an [...]
