This summer the Mister and I took our first international trip sans babies to London and while there were some tears (solely on my end) leaving the boys with their grandparents it was an absolutely fabulous and much needed getaway. Don’t get me wrong, I love my stars and stripes through and through, but in my head I think I am some sort of French/British/New Englander hybrid, so visiting London felt a bit like visiting the motherland of my dreams (this dream will be completed when I make it to Paris.) The history, the culture, the parks, the tea! It was too much. If it wasn’t so hot I might have returned to America covered in tartan wool and vintage fur coats compliments of Notting Hill. Unfortunately, I didn’t nonchalantly run into and take tea with Pippa Middleton, so that just means I need to go back and try again :). On a more realistic note, as I’m still reminiscing on our visit and already imagining up plans for our next trip to England, I wanted to share some travel tips and highlights on London. And if you do find yourself there, lucky you! Read More