Leslie Livingston 
Wondering how many days to spend in Florence? I have some tips for you in this Florence trip planning guide! Florence is a beautiful and sophisticated city. Along with the greatest hits of the Renaissance, the city has some of Europe’s most photogenic cityscapes. You’ll be swathed in iconic landmarks, beautiful churches, glamorous palazzi, and … Read more
Wondering how many days to spend in Rome? I have some tips for you in this ultimate Rome trip planning guide. I first went to Rome as a college student. That trip sparked a longstanding fascination with all things Rome. And no matter how much I think I know about the Eternal City, there’s always … Read more
Wondering how many days to spend in Venice? I have some tips for you in this Venice trip planner! Venice is a unique floating city that’s like nowhere else in the world. It’s chock full of iconic landmarks, beautiful churches, tiny canals, and world class museums. It has some of Europe’s most photogenic cityscapes. I … Read more
Tiny Faversham is known as the “Medieval Gem of Kent,” and one couldn’t possibly disagree with that moniker. Here’s my guide to spending one day in Faversham, which covers all the best things to see and do in the ancient port town. Faversham isn’t known for its grand monuments. It doesn’t have either a castle … Read more
Wondering how many days to spend in London? I have some tips for you in this ultimate London trip planning guide. I first went to London as a college student on a semester abroad at the London School of Economics. That visit sparked a longstanding fascination with all things London and I’ve been back many … Read more
This is the ultimate guide to immersing yourself in the many attractions of Roman London. The history of London is one of invasion and conquering. Apart form prehistoric tribes, the Romans were the first to takeover. Indeed, the Romans named the country “Britainia” and its capital city “Londinium.” History of Roman London: What Was Londinium? … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting Nero’s Domus Aurea, or Golden House, in Rome. If you’re a history or archaeology buff like me, you’ll be smitten with this secret underground palace. I think it’s a must visit attraction in Rome. But, because it’s only been reopen on a limited basis since 2007, the Golden House is … Read more
This is the ultimate guide to immersing yourself in the many attractions of Medieval London. Ah, this time period is one of the most romantic and exciting in English history. It’s full of stories about dynastic battles and fascinating casts of characters. The Middle Ages conjure images of knights on horseback, courtly love, and royal … Read more
Need a break from the big city? Just east of Greater London, the county of Kent is a fantastic place to spend a week. Kent is so beautiful that it’s been dubbed the “Garden of England.” And it’s not just the greenery that seduces. There are so many things to do and see in Kent. … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting Southwark Cathedral in London. The church is a little Gothic gem that dates back to 606 A.D. and is London’s oldest Gothic structure. Although it’s overshadowed by the glamorous St. Paul’s Cathedral, Southwark is an important London landmark that’s well worth visiting. It’s been a place of Christian worship for over … Read more