2. Parliament House<\/strong><\/p>\nI have yet to go inside, but from the looks of Bridget Jones’ The Edge of Reason (when Mr Darcy was at work), the inside would be just as nice. There are tours that take you inside, but it’s a bit pricy, so, let’s just re-watch Bridget Jones’ Diary again.<\/p>\n
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3. Big Ben<\/strong><\/p>\nAlthough technically attached to the Parliament House, this bell tower deserves its own spot. An icon that is all too common, yet when you see it face to face, you’ll be like ohhh, damn. It’s worth the hype! Check out how ornate the design is!<\/p>\n
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4. Westminster Abbey<\/strong><\/p>\nAaah, the sight I still have yet to go inside too!! I’ve been wanting to go but both times, there wasn’t enough time. Lesson learned, do this in the earlier part of the trip and the earlier part of the day. It sucks arriving there only to find out it’s minutes to closing and you still have to pay full admission. I really would like to pay my respects to greats such as Darwin and Newton and Shakespeare and Dickens.<\/p>\n
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Let’s take a moment to admire the details:-<\/p>\n
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Closer still:-<\/p>\n
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5. London Eye<\/strong><\/p>\nPeople say it’s overrated but I actually like looking at it, haha! I’ve never rode it, but guyssss, two words:\u00a0IF ONLY<\/strong>. As in the tearjerker of a movie (that you can actually watch on Youtube, haha!).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
6. Piccadilly Circus<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you want to see the world’s most exclusive and expensive advertising site, do visit Piccadilly Circus. I don’t advise you going all the way here just to see this, but if you’re in the area – as we were – then why not?<\/p>\n
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7. Changing of the Guards<\/strong><\/p>\nNo event screams England more than the changing of guards. With their bright uniforms and synchronized movements, whether it’s at Buckingham Palace or at the Royal Stables as below, it really is a scene to watch.<\/p>\n
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8. Winston Churchill<\/strong><\/p>\nThis guy. Next to the monarchs, there’s no one more influential (The Beatles are close, haha). I am interested in\u00a0history and the great wars, so I really wanted to visit the Churchill War Rooms (spoiler alert: I didn’t, but at least there was this monument!). What makes him an even more fascinating person is his arsenal of powerful speeches and quotable quotes.<\/p>\n
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9. Harrods<\/strong><\/p>\nThe iconic Harrods building looking so bright and pretty. Honestly, I didn’t even bother going inside. I’d much rather shop at Primark and my new found favorite – TK MAXX! Oh my God, I LOOOOVE TK MAXX.<\/p>\n
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10. Covent Garden<\/strong><\/p>\nCovent Garden is a bustling neighbourhood for shopping, culture, and food. I repeat, FOOD. It was here that I introduced Luke to my favorite London import –\u00a0SHAKE SHACK<\/strong>!!!! Okay, it’s not entirely a London icon, but it was one of the highlights of my trip. (Always is, haha!) Best part? Salted caramel hot chocolate on a cold night, mmmm<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Bonus:<\/strong><\/em> this huge ass dog we saw<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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