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Keukenhof Travel Guide: Best Time to Go, How to Get There + Practical Tips

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Amsterdam Tulip Boat Tour Review: Is It Worth It?

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Amsterdam Solo Day Itinerary

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Solo Trip to Amsterdam: A Beautiful One-Day Itinerary

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Copenhagen Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Where to Stay & My 3-Day Itinerary

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Copenhagen Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Where to Stay & My 3-Day Itinerary

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The Best Capsule Hotels in Rome (2026) — from a Rome-Loving Travel Blogger

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Your Weekend Guide to Utrecht, Netherlands

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A Weekend in Utrecht, Netherlands: What to Do, See & Eat

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How to Spend the Perfect Day in Gouda, Netherlands (less than 1 hour from Amsterdam!)

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How to Spend the Perfect Day in Gouda, Netherlands (less than 1 hour from Amsterdam!)

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The BEST Afternoon Tea in Copenhagen in 2026 [TRIED & TESTED]

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Because the City of London isn’t just for financ

Because the City of London isn’t just for finance bros and weekday suits. This part of London is dripping in history, with Roman remains, hidden gardens, rooftop views, markets and centuries-old pubs all sit within a short walk of each other.

Here’s a few bits to do while you’re here:

🌿 Wander through St Dunstan-in-the-East

🏙️ Book a free slot at Sky Garden or The Garden at 120

🏛️ Step inside St Paul’s Cathedral

🏺 Explore the Guildhall museum and nearby Roman history

🏮 Have a bite and walk through Leadenhall Market

🍺 End in one of the area’s historic pubs like The Old Bank of England

Comment CITY and I’ll send you my full City of London neighbourhood guide—with more places to visit, where to eat, and hidden bits worth knowing.

Have you explored this bit of London before?

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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And we’re live 📺 Got the brilliant opportunit

And we’re live 📺 Got the brilliant opportunity to film a segment with @apnews, @skynews, Singapore’s @8worldnews and more on my favourite city in the world.

Speaking about the Londonmaxxing trend—alongside @mayorofldn Sadiq Khan—what it means to appreciate London to the fullest and lean into everything the city has to offer.

So grateful for my job, and for opportunities like this. The version of me who arrived here from the US at 18 would have found this very hard to believe. 💭 but here we are!

To my adopted home 🇬🇧

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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Keukenhof is one of the loveliest spring day trips

Keukenhof is one of the loveliest spring day trips to do from Amsterdam—filled with over seven (yes, seven) million tulips in bloom, acres of beautifully designed gardens, and one of Europe’s most iconic spring sights.

Comment TULIP and I’ll send you my full Keukenhof travel guide—with how to get there from Amsterdam, the best time to visit, what to see, bike hire tips, and practical things worth knowing before you go. 🌷🇳🇱

Is Keukenhof on your list? 📌

Happy travels,
Candace x

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The Netherlands is one of the best places in the w

The Netherlands is one of the best places in the world to be when it comes to tulip season, but it’s not all about Keukenhof..

In the bustling city centre of Amsterdam you can hop on a lovely tulip ride through the city for a taste of the spring season, and of course, get some delicious photos while you’re at it.

Comment ‘LINK’ and I’ll send you my full review of the tour and how to book it for yourself 🌷

Would you take this tulip tour through Amsterdam?

Happy travels,
Candace x

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Comment ‘SOLO’ for my one-day solo itinerary to Amsterdam, with where to stay, things to do, locations, safety tips and a tried and tested one-day itinerary for a beautiful day in the city 🌷

Amsterdam is one of those places people usually associate with a party scene and a bit of a crazy vibe, but if you go beyond the stereotypical tourist—it’s a gorgeous city for a simple day (and few days) of solo exploring, wandering canals, gobsmackingly beautiful photo taking and popping into some incredible boutique shops and cafés.

And yes, indulge in a Stroopwafel or two…

Would you travel Amsterdam solo?

Happy travels,
Candace x

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📌 🇬🇧 You have to visit this UK city Onl

📌 🇬🇧 You have to visit this UK city

Only two hours from London, this is one of England’s oldest cities, home to a beautiful cathedral, cobbled streets, independent shops, cosy pubs, and a lovely quayside that makes for a very good weekend away.

It’s one of those UK cities that quietly wins you over—it’s easy to explore, full of history, and a lovely shout if you’re looking for somewhere different for a weekend trip, and if you have longer, you can add on Dartmoor, Exmouth and the Jurassic Coast to your trip too.

Some bits to get up to:

🚆 Start with a scenic train journey with Great Western Railway

🛏 Check into the charming and central @exeter_rougemont

🍷 For dinner, make your way to the local @hourglassexeter

⛪️ Wake up and head to the breathtaking @exetercathedral

🛍 Wander down cobbled Gandy Street and pop into Royal Albert Memorial Museum for beautiful exhibits and free entry.

🍸 Have a weekend lunch at @crave_exeter for delicious cocktails, bold plates, oysters & waterside views

⛵️ Then stroll along the historic Exeter Quay—think antique cellars, riverside cafés, and a little maritime magic

If you’re planning a visit, COMMENT ‘Guide’, and I’ll send you my full Exeter guide — with where to stay, what to do, where to eat, more nearby day trips too ✨

Would you visit Exeter?

Happy travels,
Candace x

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Love London and want better local days out in the

Love London and want better local days out in the city? 🏡✨🇬🇧

Explore local London to the fullest with my London Explorer Itineraries 🌟 (COMMENT ‘Explorer Guide’ to get yours)

Over the past 10 years, I’ve lived in Central, North, East, South East, and South West London—and have personally explored and written about every neighbourhood in the city as a full-time London travel blogger and writer.

I’m obsessed with London neighbourhoods, what makes them unique, and how to discover the city past its tourist attractions.

These itineraries will truly change the way you see London, and I’m so excited for you to use them—whether you’ve just moved here, want fresh ideas for your weekends, are looking to rediscover new neighbourhoods, or simply want to reignite your love for the city.

Each guide includes 10 thoughtfully planned itineraries across Central, North, South, East or West London—with neighbourhood favourites, walks, cafés, pubs, hidden gems, live maps, and easy-to-follow routes.

Or get 40% off the full Explorer Bundle with all 50 itineraries ✨

Comment ‘Explorer Guide’ and I’ll send you the link to check it out (or head to my link in bio 🔗⬆️)

Happy Londoning 🇬🇧
Candace x

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Visiting London soon? Then my 3,5 & 7-day London I

Visiting London soon? Then my 3,5 & 7-day London Itineraries will help you have the trip of a lifetime ⭐️ (Updated for 2026)

COMMENT ‘London Guide’ to get yours 🎡🇬🇧

Hi, I’m Candace 🙋🏽‍♀️ I’ve lived in London for 10 years and am a full-time London travel blogger, which means I spend A LOT of time discovering and writing about the best things to do in the city. I’ve also spent the last 7+ years professionally writing, creating videos, and hosting TV segments about London, with my work featured by the BBC, Associated Press, USA Today, Recipe. TV and more.

From exploring and writing about every neighbourhood in London to visiting all its tourist attractions—I’ve compiled years of Londoning into what I truly believe is the absolute perfect guide for visiting the city.

These guides were years in the making and go far beyond a basic guidebook, generic blog list, or something you could ever find from AI—perfect for independent travellers looking to have a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London with a trip planned by someone who lives here.

The Tourist Itineraries Include:

✔ carefully curated itineraries with travel guides for a 3,5 or 7-day trip to London

✔ live locations, an interactive map, and directions via Google Maps (with video instructions) to enjoy your days in London seamlessly

✔ transport guidance, hotel recommendations, & unique tours

✔ detailed location information and costs for each itinerary recommendation

✔ bonus ‘Local’s Map to London’ including 500+ recommendations for hidden gems, pubs, cafes, restaurants, photo spots and all my favourite bits of the city you can’t find anywhere else

and lots more...

Comment ‘LONDON GUIDE’, and I’ll send you a link to check it out! (or visit my link in bio under ‘London Tourist Itineraries’🔗)

Happy Londoning 🇬🇧
Candace x

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London Walk No. 19 ✨📍 This time, a beautiful

London Walk No. 19 ✨📍 This time, a beautiful riverside walk from Putney through Fulham and across to Hammersmith—passing a lovely local bookshop, historic church grounds, riverside gardens, a peaceful stretch of the Thames, and one of London’s prettiest South West London walks (with a cheeky pub stop, too).

Use this video for the route, or comment MAP if you’d like my bonus custom walking tour map and to support my channel 🗺️ with live directions, more hidden gems on route and optional detours, café stops, restroom stops, and pub and restaurant recommendations for after the walk ✨

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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📌 SAVE these London wine bars for your list 🍷 It’s rare that I get to combine two of my favourite things at once. (Current list also includes a coffee and a good book, and potter and a podcast.) On that note…here are some fabulous London wine spots:

📍 Humble Grape, Islington (11–13 Theberton St, London N1 0QY)

For lovely small plates and a huge wine selection from independent vineyards.

📍 Bar Rioja, King’s Cross (3 Varnishers Yard, Regent Quarter, London N1 9FD)

A tucked-away courtyard bar entirely dedicated to Rioja, with excellent jamón and over 40 wines from the region.

📍 Vagabond Wines Paddington, (6A Sheldon Square, London W2 6DL) & across London

A laid-back self-pour wine bar, incredible for trying a little bit of everything (and great value too).

The only question is, are you red or white? (I’m orange 🍊)

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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Comment HALLO and I’ll send you my full Utrecht

Comment HALLO and I’ll send you my full Utrecht guide—with where to stay, what to do, what to eat, and how to spend a very lovely few days here. 🇳🇱

Planning a trip to the Netherlands? If you’re looking for an Amsterdam alternative, Utrecht is SUCH a good shout.

Just 25 minutes by direct train from Amsterdam, it has all the Dutch canal charm, but is smaller, calmer, and much easier to explore for a day or weekend trip.

From lunch by the Oudegracht, wandering around Domplein, vintage shopping on Voorstraat, and ending the evening with live music tucked inside an old canal cellar, it’s such a lovely city to enjoy.

Has Utrecht made your list?

Happy travels,
Candace x

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Comment GUIDE for my full Belgravia guide—with m

Comment GUIDE for my full Belgravia guide—with more places to stop, wander, eat, and enjoy in this part of London 🌷🏡

Belgravia is the crème de la crème of central London—with elegant terraces, beautiful streets, charming corners, and a neighbourhood that always feels especially lovely in spring. Here’s how to send a glorious day here:

🥐 Brunch at Tomtom Coffee House

🛍️ Wander Belgravia’s independent shops

☕️ Stroll down Motcomb Street with a coffee stop

🍺 Pub pause at The Thomas Cubitt

🌿 Finish in Eccleston Yards

🍷 Wine at Amie Wine Studio

Have you been to this London neighbourhood before?

#belgravia #belgravialondon #londonneighbourhoods #londonwalks

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Comment HARTWELL and I’ll send you my full guide

Comment HARTWELL and I’ll send you my full guide to staying at the property—including more bits on history of the house, what to enjoy during a stay, and practical tips for booking. 🏡🇬🇧

Hartwell House & Spa is one of those rare hotels where the house itself feels just as much the experience as the stay. A National Trust-owned stately home in Buckinghamshire with centuries of history, including its years as home to Louis XVIII of France and his exiled court in the early 1800s (and Queen Marie Joséphine of Savoy).

Today, that history sits alongside grand drawing rooms, a spa, afternoon tea served in the house itself, a beautiful bar, and more than 90 acres of grounds to explore.

Practicals:

📍 Hartwell House & Spa, Vale of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP17 8NR // @hartwellhouse

🏨 Rooms from £259 per night

Perfect for a countryside weekend from London. 🇬🇧

Would you stay here?

Happy travels,
Candace x
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In 2024, Chef Adejoké Bakare became the first Bla

In 2024, Chef Adejoké Bakare became the first Black woman in the UK to receive a Michelin star, but beyond that, she created one of London’s best and most elevated restaurants for West African cuisine.

What began as a Brixton pop-up has since moved to Fitzrovia, with a menu that leans bold and incredibly flavourful—layered with British ingredients and contemporary and traditional West African cooking rooted in Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa influences.

From bean cake with confit Irish brown trout and shitto, to rice pancakes layered with white crab and uda mayonnaise, guineafowl finished with smoked mussel sauce, dry-aged sirloin with yaji and onion sauce and Cornish monkfish with smoked eel and soko, it’s a divine and delicious night out in the city.

Practicals:

📍 3 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 8AX // @chishuru by @jokebakare

🍽️ Tasting menu from £105

A very special London reservation to add to your list.

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

Would you book this for a special dinner in London?

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How to Make Friends in London 🇬🇧🏡 London

How to Make Friends in London 🇬🇧🏡

London can be one of the loneliest and most transient cities in the world, but it doesn’t have to be.

From moving to the UK 10 years ago without knowing a single soul to building some of the closest relationships I’ve had in my life, London is a place that’s best with community ♥️ here’s how to find yours in the Big Smoke:

Join @the.circlelondon events 💛 it was started by my lovely friend Alex to connect people building a life in London 🏡 think creativity, cocktail and art nights, coworking days, and a supper club coming up. They’d love to have you along!

🧘🏽‍♀️ London Hobby Groups: I’m of a huge belief that it’s easiest to connect with people that share a love of things you’re already interested in, whether it’s running with clubs like @swiftymondays, @stayinitlondon (there’s so many!) or walking clubs like @katieemo’s Sunday Strolls, yoga at a @hotpodyoga studio (my favourite) or bookclubs like - @cosylondonbookclub, @londongirlsbookclub_ or @bookbaruk, chances are if you’re craving a certain community, it already exists!

🍴London Supper Clubs: If you love food and connecting with people through food (🙋🏽‍♀️), London supper clubs are an amazing shout and great for meeting new people in a very relaxed and delicious setting. Some lovely ones in London are @supperclub.community, @supperclub.tube and @eatwith

💻 London Coworking Spaces & Events: For remote workers, freelancers and entrepreneurs ‘at work’ is a great place to make new connections too, some great community-focused ones are @secondhome_io, @theministry.london, and @dropin.work

Are there any clubs, groups, communities etc., you’re a part of that you recommend? If so, share them in the comments for other Londoners to see 🇬🇧

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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Comment LOCAL, and I’ll send you my full guide to three local London hotels worth knowing—with more details on each stay, what to do in each neighbourhood, and how to book them. 🏨🇬🇧

From west to central and south London, the best bits of the city are usually found right in its local neighbourhoods, whether you’re a repeat visitor looking for a new way to experience the city or a Londoner in need of a getaway from your side of the river…these local London hotels are each a lovely shout:

📍 room2 Chiswick (10 Windmill Road, W4 1SD) for leafy west London, Chiswick High Road, local cafés and a slower pace in west London

📍 The Welbeck (57–59 Welbeck Street, W1G 9BL) Marylebone, bookshops, galleries, elegant streets and easy central walks

📍 The Windmill Clapham (Clapham Common South Side, SW4 9DE) for Clapham Common, a pub stay, and one of south London’s most lived-in neighbourhoods

Which local London hotel do you fancy most? Enjoy your London stay 🏡

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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One woman. 23 roles. And a show that left me speec

One woman. 23 roles. And a show that left me speechless.

Cynthia Erivo is currently taking on 23 roles in Dracula at Noël Coward Theatre—with live cameras, constant transformations, and one of the boldest things I’ve seen attempted on a London stage.

And yes… I left with thoughts.

Comment DRACULA and I’ll send you my full review 🎭

Is Dracula on your London theatre list?

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Planning a trip to Tokyo? Comment “SAKURA” and

Planning a trip to Tokyo? Comment “SAKURA” and I’ll DM you my full Tokyo guide—with neighbourhoods, practical tips, food spots, where to stay, the best local tours and a simple 3–5 day itinerary for your first visit. 🇯🇵

Tokyo is an INCREDIBLE city. It’s ancient and futuristic, divinely peaceful and endlessly bustling—and far too big to ever explore fully in one trip (similar to London). But here’s a few bits for a first introduction:

📍 Base yourself in Shibuya for immediate buzz, or Asakusa if you want a quieter stay and ryokan experience, paired with classic Tokyo sights like the National Museum, Yoyogi Park, Sensō-ji, Meiji Shrine and Nakamise-dori

📍 Explore Tsukiji Outer Market & eat at plenty of local Tokyo restaurants for udon, ramen, sushi, wagyu, mochi and more… then see the city from above at Tokyo Tower or Tokyo Skytree, with a teamLab adventure and chic rooftop views in Ginza or Shibuya

📍 For neighbourhoods with more character, I loved spending time in places like Shimokitazawa, Yanaka and Jimbocho, and I highly recommend finishing your time with a local women-owned tour in Tokyo like this kimono tour, shrine visit with photos

Comment “SAKURA” for my full Tokyo guide 🌸

Is Tokyo on your list?

Happy travels,
Candace x

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Comment WISLEY and I’ll send you my full day tri

Comment WISLEY and I’ll send you my full day trip guide with ticket tips, transport options, where to eat, and how to plan your visit for yourself. 🌷

RHS Garden Wisley is one of the loveliest places to visit in spring, and it’s just outside London—think gorgeous tulips, cherry blossoms, formal gardens, and a cheeky pub stop to end the day.

🌿 Would you do this spring day trip from London?

Happy travels,
Candace x

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London Walk No. 25 ✨📍 This time, a beautiful

London Walk No. 25 ✨📍

This time, a beautiful walk from Marylebone through Hyde Park and into Belgravia — passing one of London’s loveliest bookshops, a hidden museum, elegant squares, café stops, and exploring London’s prettiest streets.

A lovely route if you want a slow spring London day, a solo afternoon, or simply a beautiful part of the city already mapped out for you.

Use this video for the route, or comment MAP if you’d like my bonus custom walking tour map and to support my channel 🗺️ with live directions, café stops and extra points of interest ✨

Happy Londoning,
Candace x

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