Heading "across the pond"? Check out everything you'll want to know before your first trip to England!

If you're like me, one of the best ways to prepare for a trip is to immerse yourself in novels set in the destination. When it comes to a visit to England, there's nothing like a cozy mystery novel.

Wondering what to get someone who loves, loves, loves England for Christmas? Check out these easy tips and you can cross your "favourite" Anglophile off the Christmas shopping list!

Looking for some great books about England to get you prepped for a trip "across the pond?" I've compiled a few of my "favourites!"

Curious about the best neighborhoods for tourists in London? Let this dedicated Anglophile give you the full tour!

Ever wondered where the Royal Family stays (and puts up its guests) in London? There's an easy answer - the luxurious, and discreet, The Goring Hotel, just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Buckingham Palace. The best part? You can stop by - for tea, or a week! You never know who you might run into.

The commercial history of London is fascinating - and what better way to learn about it, and certainly experience it, than by spending a day shopping and having tea?

London is such a large and varied city that it's easy to get lost, both in planning a trip and in the city itself.

​I have to recommend making your home base in London in Covent Garden - a gorgeous pocket in the center of the city that has everything you'll need during your stay! And even if you aren't staying in Covent Garden, let's discuss what you should see in the area when you visit!

If you're heading to London, don't forget to spend at least a day deep in the heart of the capital - The City of London!

Planning a trip to London and wondering what to pack? These helpful tips will keep you warm, dry, cozy and looking posh on a visit to England's capital city!