Bridges and Balloons | London Travel Tips and Stories
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Travel-lifestyle blog by a writer and filmmaker couple. Travel advice, stories, and photos to inspire your next trip. We find places and special stays worth sharing. Check out London travel tips and stories from Bridges and Balloons, specialists in special places to stay and handpicked itineraries for creative people.
Bridges and Balloons | London Travel Tips and Stories
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Our guide to the best afternoon teas in London… As you know, tea and cake are two of my favourite things, so can you imagine how excited I was when tasked with finding the best afternoon teas in London? It has to go down as one of the best jobs I’ve ever had, and trying ..read more
Bridges and Balloons | London Travel Tips and Stories
2y ago
When I told people I was going to stay at London Zoo for the night in its new lodge next to the lions, the most common reaction was “Oh my, aren’t you scared?”. And while fear hadn’t crossed my mind, I did have another doubt. I have mixed feelings about zoos. A huge part of ..read more
Bridges and Balloons | London Travel Tips and Stories
2y ago
I’ve known the joys of London since I moved there at 19, but going there with Otis and Arlo woke me up to a whole different side of the city. It turns out London for toddlers is a wonderland. From seeing the sights though a child’s eyes to discovering some of London’s best playgrounds and ..read more
Bridges and Balloons | London Travel Tips and Stories
2y ago
The Science Museum was a big highlight of Otis’ first proper trip to London – he was hyped about it for weeks in advance has been asking to go back ever since. If you have a similarly space and science obsessed toddler – the kind who watches Maddie’s Do you know? on repeat – then ..read more
Bridges and Balloons | London Travel Tips and Stories
3y ago
London is a proper treasure trove of incredible places to stay, from pretty little cottages in Notting Hill to sleek high-rise apartments in the city. Here we’ve curated our pick of the best London Airbnb alternatives. You can find them all on Plum Guide London, which is kind of like the Rolls Royce of Airbnb ..read more
Bridges and Balloons | London Travel Tips and Stories
3y ago
Oh my, I’m excited to finally share the video project we’ve been working on for the past few months. It’s a series for Expedia called Victoria’s Insider Guide to London, and is essentially what it says on the tin. Each month we’ll release a new episode with tips around a specific theme, starting with ‘How ..read more
Bridges and Balloons | London Travel Tips and Stories
3y ago
London is the city I’ve called home for the past 13 years, and before that I only lived a 30-minute train ride away. Over the next few months, I’ll be sharing lots of insider advice for the city, but to start my London tips, I thought I’d begin with the classics, all the top attractions ..read more
Bridges and Balloons | London Travel Tips and Stories
3y ago
From castles to cottages to cabins, the UK has an abundance of amazing Airbnbs. I’ve been creating my ultimate UK Airbnb wish list for years, finding all the best places to stay from Scotland down to the South. There are different things that make each of these UK Airbnbs special, be it hot tubs beneath ..read more
Bridges and Balloons | London Travel Tips and Stories
3y ago
Since writing my How to plan your travels in 2021 post, I feel as though the prospect of international travel has inched even further away. The tips in that post still stand – you just can’t get too attached to the idea of things happening soon (or even this year). So, continuing with my wishful ..read more
Bridges and Balloons | London Travel Tips and Stories
3y ago
One of the most beautiful things about London is its diversity. It’s home to people from all over the world who have brought little pockets of culture to corners throughout the city. One of the best things about this is the food: the capital is home to some of the best international cuisine in the ..read more