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Harry Potter Travel in London: Platform 9 3/4

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I don’t really geek out over anything, but Harry Potter…if there’s anything over which to geek out, it’s Harry! So when Chris asked me if I had anything I wanted to see in London, from museums to beautiful parks to famous London hotels, I somewhat sheepishly asked, “Can we go to King’s Cross station and go to Platform 9 3/4?” If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you know that Platform 9 3/4 leads you to the Hogwarts Express, which will take you straight to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. So we got to King’s Cross Station…but after searching, we couldn’t find the platform.  We resigned ourselves to asking the information desk. “Excuse me,” I said apologetically to the stern-looking man behind the counter.  “Could you tell me how to get to…Platform 9 3/4?” “Well, that depends,” he said, and a hint of a smile flickered through his eyes.  “Are you a witch or are ...

Iconic and Authentic Things to do in London

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London, as a metropolis, is incredible; a maze of iconic buildings, landmarks, culture, history and culture. It is a kaleidoscope of old and new crashing together, with each little pocket boasting its own personality. You could live in London for twenty years and still have your breath taken away by a hundred things a day. There is so much to see in the city but what are the truly authentic things to do in London? Well, to help you out, I’ve put together a list of London’s must-see bits and bobs to make any future visit an adventure you won’t ever forget. Some of my most outrageous and memorable moments have been in London and I hope you have the same experience. Iconic Things to See and do in London There are so many iconic things to see in London. 1 – Stay in Aldgate Where you stay is about as important as it comes, which is why we recommend you stay in Aldgate, in one of the amazing City of London hotels . The Motel One in Tower Hill is a firm second on the list too....