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Highlights from London’s Open Garden Squares Weekend

Every year, London Parks & Gardens Trust hosts a special event called the Open Garden Squares Weekend. During this weekend, you can buy a ticket and explore private gardens throughout the city. These gardens range from beautiful squares to office buildings and a few historic landmarks. As someone who loves parks and gardens, I could not resist the opportunity to peek into some of London’s hidden gardens. Here are the highlights from my day, plus tips on how to make the most of your Open Garden Squares Weekend!

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LONDON, NIGHTLIFE, RESTAURANTS, TRAVEL

New On My London Guide: 108 Marylebone, Fucina, Daphne’s, Mazi, The Bluebird

As someone who loves catching up with friends over a good meal or an innovative cocktail, London has no shortage of wonderful places to visit (and re-visit)! If you’re new to The SavvyBostonian Blog, I keep a massive London Guide which links to allllll of my recommended places in London. From restaurants to places to excellent cocktails, things to do and more, I’ve got you covered. For my latest additions to my London Guide, I’m adding my favorite Marylebone anytime spot, two fabulous Italian restaurants with very different vibes, an incredible Greek restaurant and a trendy Chelsea spot made famous by a certain reality TV show. Read on – but be warned, the food photos will make you hungry!

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Top Travels of 2018

2018 was another incredible travel year for me. In addition to going back to Boston and Connecticut three times to see family, my passion for travel and my career took me to some pretty amazing places. Here is a recap of my top trips from 2018.

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First Time Visiting Bangalore, India

When a work opportunity to travel to Bangalore, India, presented itself, I was so excited. I had never been to India before! Then, the questions started. What will Bangalore be like? Do I need a visa to travel there? And, of course, what do I pack!? Read on for my tips, advice and favorite moments from my trip.

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