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- Day 1
- Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 11:43 AM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 108 ft
EnglandLeicester Square51°30’43” N 0°7’51” W
Total London Tourist
June 18, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
As soon as we landed we hit the ground running. We started in Chinatown and to fuel up on bao buns and Chinese breads before heading out. We checked out all the big attractions Big Ben, BuckinghamRead more
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- Day 1
- Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 2:53 PM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 98 ft
- EnglandRoyal Academy51°30’29” N 0°8’18” W
Royal Afternoon
June 18, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
We spent our afternoon treating ourself to an authentic afternoon tea. We dined in Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee Tea Room. We nibbled on finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries. While we were inRead more
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- Day 2
- Monday, June 19, 2023 at 10:08 AM
- ⛅ 70 °F
- Altitude: 49 ft
- EnglandThe Tower of London51°30’33” N 0°4’40” W
Tower Hill
June 19, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
We spend the morning exploring along the Thames. We started the morning at Tower of London, where the royal jewels are and followed it by seeing the Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s cathedral, andRead more
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- Day 2
- Monday, June 19, 2023 at 3:13 PM
- ⛅ 75 °F
- Altitude: 82 ft
- EnglandShoreditch High Street Rail Station51°31’29” N 0°4’22” W
Shoreditch
June 19, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
We spent the afternoon in the neighborhood of Shoreditch. Shoreditch is a hip neighborhood in east London that is full of thrift stores, murals, and curry shops. A local artist has painted and hiddenRead more
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- Day 2
- Monday, June 19, 2023 at 4:39 PM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 167 ft
- EnglandSheldon Square51°31’17” N 0°10’58” W
Little Venice to Camden
June 19, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We took a 45 minute boat ride from our Airbnb neighborhood of Little Venice to Camden which is the birthplace of grunge. It was such a relaxing boat trip and our favorite part of the day.
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- Day 2
- Monday, June 19, 2023 at 6:40 PM
- ☀️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 115 ft
- EnglandLittle Venice51°31’24” N 0°11’12” W
When in London..
June 19, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Just because we found the cutest red phone booth by our flat.
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- Day 3
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 11:45 AM
- ☁️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 108 ft
- EnglandNotting Hill Gate51°30’33” N 0°11’47” W
Notting Hill
June 20, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
We spent the morning in the neighborhood of Notting Hill. We munched on yummy pastries and enjoyed the antique markets. Notting Hill is famous for its picturesque houses.
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- Day 3
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 11:51 AM
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 105 ft
- EnglandNotting Hill Gate51°30’25” N 0°11’41” W
Kensington
June 20, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
We spent the middle of the day exploring Kensington gardens and Kensington Palace. We walked through Hyde Park and saw the Victoria and Albert memorial. We also stopped for a pint at the beautifulRead more
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- Day 4
- Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10:35 AM
- ⛅ 72 °F
- Altitude: 105 ft
- EnglandBillingsgate51°30’40” N 0°5’1” W
Sky Garden
June 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
We spent the morning checking out Sky Garden. It’s a public garden on the 35th floor with panoramic views.
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- Day 4
- Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10:58 AM
- ⛅ 72 °F
- Altitude: 49 ft
- EnglandBorough Market51°30’20” N 0°5’25” W
Bourough Market
June 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
For lunch we ate our way through the Borough Market. We nibbled on fresh chocolate covered strawberries and traditional English sausage rolls.
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- Day 4
- Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11:53 AM
- ⛅ 73 °F
- Altitude: 30 ft
- EnglandTower Pier51°30’26” N 0°4’46” W
Greenwich
June 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
We took the ferry to Greenwich. We got to see the London Bridge from the water and enjoyed an amazing cruise down the Thames River. In Greenwich we explored the Royal Naval College, Cutty Sark, andRead more
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- Day 4
- Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 4:54 PM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 141 ft
- EnglandMiddlesex Hospital51°31’8” N 0°8’13” W
Early Birthday Celebration
June 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We celebrated my birthday early at a floral themed cocktail bar. After we relaxed on our patio with take out Indian. All of my favorite things!
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- Day 5
- Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 12:18 PM
- ☀️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 59 ft
- EnglandYork53°57’31” N 1°4’49” W
The Shambles
June 22, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
After a two hour train ride we walked into York and headed straight to the Shambles. The Shambles is a historic street preserved for the 14th century medieval times. We nibbled on local favorites ofRead more
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- Day 5
- Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 1:28 PM
- ☀️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 79 ft
- EnglandPurey Cust Nuffield Hospital53°57’47” N 1°5’4” W
Historic York
June 22, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We spent the afternoon admiring York Minster. The inside was closed for a ceremony where three bishops were coordinated. We were able to see them exit. After we walked the city walls and admired theRead more
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- Day 6
- Friday, June 23, 2023 at 12:02 PM
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 85 ft
- EnglandRoman Baths51°22’50” N 2°21’30” W
Sally Lun’s Buns
June 23, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
We ate lunch in the oldest house in Bath! It was built in 1462 and lived in until 1680 when it was turned into an eating house. They are famous for their larger fluffy buns. We sipped on tea and ate aRead more
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- Day 6
- Friday, June 23, 2023 at 12:54 PM
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 98 ft
- EnglandRoman Baths51°22’53” N 2°21’35” W
Roman Baths
June 23, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
We took a tour of the Roman Baths, which is the namesake for this city. They have a natural spring that the Ancient Romans built a bath from in the year 47. They have been preserved and still stand toRead more
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- Day 6
- Friday, June 23, 2023 at 1:57 PM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 98 ft
- EnglandRoman Baths51°22’53” N 2°21’35” W
Exploring Bath
June 23, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Bath is one of the most unique places we’ve ever been. The entire city is a world heritage site for its Georgian architecture. This town has been used for many films and TV shows includingRead more
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- Day 7
- Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 11:20 AM
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 190 ft
ScotlandMiddlebie Burn55°3’9” N 3°13’16” W
Scotland here we come!
June 24, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We were up bright and early to head to Scotland for the week. After a 4.5 train ride we will be in Edinburgh.
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- Day 7
- Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 3:15 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 282 ft
- ScotlandEdinburgh Waverley Railway Station55°57’0” N 3°11’18” W
Edinburgh Day 1
June 24, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
We got into Edinburgh today around lunch. Today is pride in Edinburgh so it was PACKED. We got out of the crowds by exploring the graveyards where JK Rowling was inspired for her names of many HarryRead more
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- Day 8
- Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 8:55 AM
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 249 ft
- ScotlandEdinburgh Waverley Railway Station55°57’2” N 3°11’18” W
Edinburgh Day 2
June 25, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
In our second day in Edinburgh we were finally greeted with some rain to end this heat wave. We did a lot of walking today. On top of going to the castle we also explored the gardens below and sawRead more
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- Day 8
- Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 9:34 AM
- ☁️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 335 ft
- ScotlandEdinburgh Castle55°56’55” N 3°11’54” W
Edinburgh Castle
June 25, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
We took a tour of the Edinburgh Castle early this morning. It was beautiful weather and nice to get there before the crowds. Justjn enjoyed all of the different war artifacts and prison cells.
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- Day 8
- Sunday, June 25, 2023
- 🌧 63 °F
- Altitude: 325 ft
- ScotlandPrinces Street Garden55°56’56” N 3°11’46” W
Scottish Whisky Experience
June 25, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
After the castle we did the Scottish Whisky Experience. We learned about the five different regions the whisky comes from, learned about the history, and got to do a tasting. They also have theRead more
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- Day 9
- Monday, June 26, 2023 at 10:18 AM
- ☀️ 61 °F
- Altitude: 226 ft
- ScotlandEdinburgh Waverley Railway Station55°57’2” N 3°11’16” W
Quiet Morning
June 26, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
We spent the morning soaking in the views and slowly drinking coffee. We will pick up our van and head the the highlands this afternoon.
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- Day 9
- Monday, June 26, 2023 at 2:57 PM
- 🌬 64 °F
- Altitude: 125 ft
- ScotlandNewbridge55°56’13” N 3°23’59” W
Off we go!
June 26, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 64 °F
We picked up our van and we are off to the Highlands. We are so excited to live out our camper van dreams.
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- Day 9
- Monday, June 26, 2023 at 6:35 PM
- ☀️ 61 °F
- Altitude: 292 ft
- ScotlandPitlochry56°42’24” N 3°45’9” W
Carnigorm National Park
June 26, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
We enjoyed the amazing views of Cairngorm National Park this evening. We are officially in the highlands! We even got to see our first distillery.