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20 UNIQUE THINGS TO DO IN LONDON

Becky van Dijk — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:47:16 +0000

Living in a big city has many advantages but the sheer volume of unique things to do is one of the major bonuses. London is Europe’s fourth-largest city with a population of nearly nine million. As a major travel hub,...

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THE BEST DAY TRIPS FROM LONDON

Abi Prowse — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:00:40 +0000

This summer, the landscape of travel is set to look very different, with staycations and day trips the adventure of choice. Over the past few months, people everywhere have begun to fall in love with their local area, exploring familiar...

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HOW TO SPEND A DAY IN SPITALFIELDS, LONDON

Abi Prowse — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:00:50 +0000

London is a celebration of culture; a mash-up of crisp, sharp businessmen and creative, laid-back artists. Perfectly embodying this diversity is the area of Spitalfields, which marks the point where the boundaries of edgy East London begin to merge with...

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LONDON EVENT AT MR.FOGG’S HOUSE OF BOTANICALS

Becky van Dijk — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 20:04:08 +0000

This weekend we hosted our We Are Travel Girls New Decade meet up at Mr. Fogg’s House of Botanicals in Fitzrovia, London to celebrate the start of 2020 with a group of travel-loving women from our community. The event was...

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WHERE TO STAY IN LONDON: THE BEST NEIGHBOURHOODS & HOTELS

Becky van Dijk — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:00:19 +0000

London is one of the most visited cities in the world – for good reason! Food markets, history and its incredible metropolitan feel make it a great city to explore. With so many different neighbourhoods and hotels to choose from,...

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WE ARE TRAVEL GIRLS LONDON MEET UP AT THE BOLTON

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 07:42:08 +0000

This week WATG Co-Founder Vanessa Rivers hosted our fifth We Are Travel Girls London Meet Up at The Bolton Pub in Kensington. We were humbled by the amazing group of inspirational women that came out for this event – thank...

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GARDEN PICNIC IN LONDON WITH LIGHT & FREE

Vanessa Rivers — Tue, 29 May 2018 10:35:36 +0000

This week I celebrated the beautiful spring weather with a picnic in London with my daughter Sadie, and Light & Free. One of my goals for this year is to have a better work life balance so when this lovely day came along...

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LONDON AS A LOCAL: THE BEST NON-TOURISTY THINGS TO DO

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:50:35 +0000

London is an incredible city. It’s cosmopolitan, entrepreneurial, and a lot of fun. But if you’re visiting for a few days, it can be a bit overwhelming. London is big and the list of things you can find on Google...

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A GUIDE TO ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES IN CORNWALL

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:12:00 +0000

Surfing, cliff jumping and endless coastal views? Sounds like the stuff of tropical holidays I hear you say. Well, you might be surprised to hear that this adventure is just a few short hours outside of bustling London. As an Australian...

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THE SEVEN SISTERS COASTAL DAY-ESCAPE FROM LONDON YOU NEED TO DO

We Are Travel Girls — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:40:53 +0000

In 1944 Lord Balfour Burleigh said, “London is a splendid place to live in for those who can get out of it.” If you look just an hour or two further afield from London, you’ll find an abundance of activities...

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5 HIDDEN GEMS TO SEE IN LONDON

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:14:13 +0000

London is an extremely eclectic city. It is a contrast of odd skyscrapers and medieval architecture, a juxtaposition of polished parks and grungy street art. During my time studying abroad in London, I wanted to see more than just the...

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WE ARE TRAVEL GIRLS LONDON MEET UP AT DUKE OF CLARENCE

Becky van Dijk — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:41:41 +0000

Last weekend WATG Founders Becky van Dijk and Vanessa Rivers hosted the fourth We Are Travel Girls London Meet Up, at Duke Of Clarence Pub in South Kensington. We had a great turnout despite the fact that the venue had...

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WE ARE TRAVEL GIRLS LONDON MEET UP AT RESTAURANT OURS

Becky van Dijk — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:35:46 +0000

This week I hosted the third We Are Travel Girls London Meet Up, at Restaurant Ours, in Knightsbridge. We had a fabulous turn out with twenty-six girls attending, so thank you to all of you who took a couple hours...

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A GUIDE TO THE BEST AFTERNOON TEAS IN LONDON

We Are Travel Girls — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:39:54 +0000

Afternoon Tea is a must, a rite of passage, a quintessential “London” experience. And knowing that you cannot possibly live, visit, or pass through London without it, every cafe, hotel, and restaurant has their own take on the afternoon affair....

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WE ARE TRAVEL GIRLS OFFICIAL LAUNCH EVENT

Becky van Dijk — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:11:48 +0000

This week myself, Becky van Dijk and Vanessa Rivers hosted the official We Are Travel Girls launch event at Yashin Ocean House in South Kensington. I started the @WeAreTravelGirls Instagram page last year, initially with the goal of simply creating a place to meet...

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22 PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT DAYLESFORD FARM

Vanessa Rivers — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:22:08 +0000

Daylesford is a 2,350-acre organic farm set in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside in England. Last weekend I took my family to lunch at Daylesford for my second visit and fell in love with this idyllic farm all over again. Just an...

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WATG MEET-UP AT THE GORING SUMMER GIN GARDEN

Becky van Dijk — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:14:52 +0000

On Saturday we had our first We Are Travel Girls meet-up at The Goring Hotel Summer Gin Garden in London. This was a last minute idea, as WATG Co-Founder Vanessa had visited this spot a few days previous and thought...

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3 DAY LONDON TRAVEL ITINERARY AND GUIDE

Vanessa Rivers — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:46:06 +0000

London is a beautiful city and there is so much to do and see! After living in South Kensington the last four years, exploring the city and eating out 2-3 times per week, I have been able to create the...

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WHAT TO DO IN A DAY IN NOTTING HILL, LONDON

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 05 May 2016 20:28:21 +0000

A visit to London is not complete without a little wandering through one of the most colorful boroughs in the capital, Notting Hill. Of course, there is the classic Portobello Road Market and searching for the infamous blue door from...

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20 PHOTOS TO INSPIRE YOU TO VISIT LONDON

We Are Travel Girls — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:35:31 +0000

Since moving to London a year ago, I have been continually falling in love with this capital city and with good reason, it has so much to love! Here are some of my favourite photos from the last year to...

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