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Coming to London In The Summer? Here’s My 7-Day Travel Itinerary

As an expat in London, one of the top questions I get from friends and family (and their friends and family many times removed) is what to see and do when coming to London. And, let’s be fair – I don’t blame them! Recommendations from people you trust are a huge advantage when traveling. With my family coming to London for 7 days, there was no better time to put my curated list of restaurants, hotels and attractions to the test. Check out my curated 7-day itinerary and let your travel planning begin!

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My London Guide

Whether you’re a local or a tourist, I’ve created my ultimate London guide to share my favorite London travel guides, hotels, restaurants and other must-see attractions. I have lived in London since January 2015 and this guide will be updated periodically as I explore and review new places in London. The ‘London Guide’ lives on the top header bar of my blog, but can also be found here: https://thesavvybostonian.com/london-guide/.

Check it out and as always, I appreciate your recommendations for good places to try!

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London: Sunday Strolls At Kensington Palace Gardens

While London has no shortage of wonderful parks and gardens, Kensington Palace Gardens stands out for its uniqueness. From the Shrunken Garden, which was planted in 1908 to resemble a similar garden at Hampton Court Palace, to the whimsical Cradle Walk with its ivy covered arches, Kensington Palace Gardens makes for a great place to explore. Here are a few photos from my visit.


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May 2016 In Photos

Time flies when you’re having fun! With longer days and warmer weather in London, I spent lots of time outside. I also traveled more than usual with a weekend jaunt to Bruges in Belgium, followed by a week in Boston, Connecticut and NYC, all before coming back to London for the Bank Holiday weekend. Here are my photo highlights!

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London: Weekend Strolls in Regent’s Park

Ah, Regent’s Park. My absolute favorite park in London! With 395 acres to explore, including the Queen Mary’s Gardens which features more than 12,000 roses, there is so much to love about this amazing park. Here are a few photo highlights from my recent stroll there.

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