If you want to dive into ancient history in England, Stonehenge is certainly a place to start.  I think it can be argued that it is Europe’s most famous prehistoric monument.

You’ve seen the pictures… of a “mysterious” circle of upright stones in Southern England on the Salisbury Plain… pictures of modern day Druids holding ceremonies as the sun come up during the Summer Solstice.

Maybe you’ve read accounts of Merlin moving the stones by magic.  Whether it’s fact or fiction you’ve been reading… doesn’t it make you want to go?

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London is expensive, so how can you save money?  Look for things to enjoy in London for free!  Those ticket prices add up in a hurry when you have to pay admission.

Remember whenever it costs you 10 Pounds, that’s really about 14.00 US Dollars and 11 Euros — give or take — with today’s exchange rate…. And you’ll find plenty of admissions that are 10 or 15 Pounds and more.

You will want to see the Tower of London… and you should, but the admission fee is 17 Pounds… that’s $25.00 or 20 Euros!

So what can you see in London for free?  Lots of things.  First of all think museums.  Almost all of the museums in London are free. (more…)

Many Americans choose London as one of their first destinations abroad.  While the majority of Americans no longer claim English ancestry, there is no doubt that the history of the United States is closely tied to England.  Combine that with the fact that you don’t have to deal with a foreign language, and it’s an appealing destination.

If you’re not an American or a native English speaker, this grand old city still is a great place to visit.  So if you want to go to London what can you expect to see?  What should you do?

One of the most iconic things to see is Big Ben…. but you won’t really SEE Big Ben.  That is the nickname for the Great Bell, as it’s officially known.  The smaller bells chime “Westminster Quarters” on the quarter hours… a little tune you’re probably familiar with.  Big Ben chimes the hour. (more…)