For a great day trip out of Chicago, shop, play and eat at Bristol Renaissance Faire. It’s a little bit of a hike (53 miles from Chicago) – just north of the Wisconsin border – but it’s worth the hike if you’re interested in a really cool atmosphere, fun shows, awesome costumes and unique art.
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THE LONDON EYE
The London Eye – This giant Ferris wheel on the bank of the Thames, was one of a handful of attractions built in commemoration of …
BIG RED PIZZA BUS
Big Red Pizza Bus; they’ve found a novel use for the old route master bus, turning it into a double decker restaurant! The freshly made …
THE CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS
Opened to the public in 1984, these are the original Cabinet War Rooms, where Churchill and his government hunkered down whilst London was being bombed …
SPEAKERS’ CORNER, HYDE PARK
Since 1872 people have been taking their place at Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park when they’ve had something to say. You can pretty much talk …
BOATING ON THE SERPENTINE
In the warmer months, London’s boating lakes open to the public, and in my humble opinion, Hyde Park’s Serpentine Lake is the best of them. …
HAMPSTEAD HEATH
Sunshine or Stargazing? This countryside in the city, Hampstead Heath is 320 acres of green space and London’s highest point. In the summer it’s an …
UBC MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
A hidden gem that often gets overlooked is the UBC Museum of Anthropology. The architecture of the building itself embodies the West Coast vibe but …
THE FLYING PIG
The Flying Pig located in Yaletown (or a second location in Gastown) is a favourite when you’re looking for gourmet food in a casual yet hip …
LUPO RESTAURANT AND VINOTECA
Lupo Restaurant and Vinoteca, also located in Yaletown, is a charming Italian restaurant held within a turn of the century heritage house, one of the …
LE CROCODILE
Le Crocodile French restaurant is like stepping back in time where the bar looks fit for 1920s Hemingway, and you expect the Fitzgeralds to come …
