Author: Julia
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Where to Find the Best Harry Potter Souvenirs
There are so many places to get Harry Potter souvenirs throughout the UK, that I wasn’t sure if I should buy something at the Harry Potter Studio Tour, or wait until I went to the gift shop at King’s Cross Station (where it might be cheaper, orrr they might not have it!), or wait until… Read more
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How to Find Platform 9 3/4 in King’s Cross Station (2026)
If you’re a Harry Potter fan and you’re visiting London, you probably want to see the actual Platform 9 3/4 in King’s Cross Station. This guide will tell you exactly how to find Platform 9 3/4, what to expect there, if it’s worth it, and other places you could visit instead. Year visited: 2026 Time… Read more
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Where to Stay for Shenandoah National Park: Cozy Cabins, Hot Tubs, and Mountain Views
I planned a last minute trip to Shenandoah National Park for our anniversary weekend recently. And I don’t typically do last minute… I typically do 3 (plus) years ahead of time… However, Jason really wanted to visit a Buc-ee’s gas station (bless his heart), and it turns out the nearest Buc-ee’s to us was a… Read more
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The Best Things to Do in Bath, England
Bath, England is full of so many unique experiences, filming locations, cozy coffee shops, and beautiful historic buildings. It’s pretty much my ideal vacation spot. Honestly, I would love to go back to visit Bath and just sit in the coffee shops enjoying afternoon tea all day long. I visited Bath as part of my… Read more
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Stunning Bridgerton Bath Locations to Visit in Real Life
As a Jane Austen fan, the city of Bath in England has long been on my bucket list. But after watching the latest season of Bridgerton and seeing my social media blow up with Bridgerton Bath locations, I knew I had to visit ASAP. Aaaand I had to buy a new dress. For promenading (I… Read more
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Real Life Bridgerton London Locations You Have to Visit
After watching Bridgerton season 4, and seeing all of the influencers posting their pictures in Bath (where much of the first seasons were filmed), I decided I had to visit England and go to Bath (aaand I had to buy a new “Bridgerton” dress to wear too, obvi)! But in my research I found there… Read more
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How to Visit Gengenbach, Germany: The Perfect Black Forest Town
Did you know that nestled in the quiet hills of Germany’s Black Forest is a town of 11,000 people that is also home to the world’s largest Advent calendar?!? I knew I wanted to visit somewhere in Germany that had a real-life Advent calendar–one of those buildings that opens a different window every night leading… Read more
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A Chocolate Lover’s Dream: ChocolART Festival in Tübingen, Germany
During the many (seven) years I spent planning our Christmas trip to Germany, I came across the beautifully preserved medieval town of Tübingen, Germany. Which is of course worth visiting in its own right. But…! I also discovered that the town hosts a chocolate festival every December, known as ChocolART!!! So obviously I added it… Read more
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8 Magical Day Trips from Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart, Germany is a “small” big city in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. It is easy to get to from Munich, and a perfect place to base yourself for exploring castles, small towns and gorgeous countryside in south central Germany and the Black Forest. I personally really enjoyed the city of Stuttgart, plus there are… Read more
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The Best Things to Do in Stuttgart, Germany
I have to be honest, the only reason I heard of Stuttgart, Germany is because I found a nearby castle (Hohenzollern Castle) that I wanted to visit, and Stuttgart was the closest big city. I was even kind of nervous about visiting, because I wondered how many tourists ever actually visited Stuttgart. But I am… Read more