Life, Places Brenda McIntosh Life, Places Brenda McIntosh

A One Day London Staycation

A staycation is a bit of an indulgence, but it's always exciting to be in a new neighborhood, if only for twenty-four hours. We had such an amazing time, so I thought I'd share our itinerary for a perfect central London staycation.

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Beach Day in Brighton

The big draw is Brighton Pier, but I found the beach, which is dotted with the most charming striped deck chairs, more to my taste and we admired their stripes them through our lenses.

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W11 Walls

Encompassing most areas of the Holland Park and Notting Hill neighborhoods, W11 is home to some of the prettiest streets (and walls!) in all of London, so naturally it's fun to pose in front of a few favorites.

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My Favorite London Eats

I suppose it's no secret that I'm a foodie at heart. I've only lived in London for a couple of months I've already developed a short list of my favorite places to grab a bite or a drink. Here are my favorites.

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How to Shop the Prada Outlet in Florence

During our trip to Florence, I ventured out to the Prada outlet. Since information on the store is scarce, I thought I'd share my experience as well as tips for how to get there, shop it, and why you should!

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A Stroll Though Boboli Gardens

The Boboli gardens in the late afternoon are magical. The sun seems to make everything glow and we spent hours strolling around, stopping occasionally to rest in the shade or do our best statue pose impressions. 

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A Few Days in Florence

Florence is one of my very favorite cities, so I've put together a perfect itinerary for a few days in Firenze - including some great gelato spots, of course.

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