When you’re in London, chances are really high that you’ll walk by the Ferris wheel at some point. You’ll find the popular attraction on the South Bank by the Thames, diagonally opposite the Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, in the middle of the city center. If you want to enjoy the fabulous views from this Ferris wheel, don’t …
Most people give a rather vague answer to this question. “Isn’t Stonehenge that pile of strange rocks somewhere in England?” Technically, they are right, but this historic monument is so much more than just a bunch of strange stones. A ‘henge’ refers to a round or rough oval ditch with an external bank. Stonehenge is different in that …
Stratford-Upon-Avon is a super-cozy town in central England, not too far from Birmingham. There are of course more picturesque places in this country, but this village is so special because the famous William Shakespeare was born here and eventually also died here. Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon is characterized by beautiful wooden half-timbered houses, the façades of which have been largely preserved. If …
A visit to London isn’t complete without having sat in one of the egg-shaped cabins of the London Eye. This giant ferris wheel turns around in half an hour and gives you a spectacular view over the city. In the cabin you can roam freely or take a seat to take in the scenery. With children, it’s nice to see …