Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’

Whether it be on holiday, business or fancy theatre breaks, choosing what to do during your stay in London can be a challenge. During the winter, London comes alive with a whole host of festivals and events to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. These range from the traditional to the quirky, from the old to the very new, and offer something for everyone. Though it is an expensive city, in addition to the cheap hotels in London, there are also plenty of events that can be enjoyed for very little money – or absolutely free! Winter Wonderland The Hyde Park Winter Wonderland festival (above) is perhaps the highlight of the winter events in London. Every year Londoners and visitors from all over the world enjoy an exciting, festive experience in one of the capital’s most beautiful parks. The event boasts London’s largest outdoor ice rink, giving visitors the chance to go …

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When you have the best friends and family in the world it’s tough not seeing them for such a long time. I’ve been doing well with work and travel and about being gone… until today. I didn’t have an x-mas stocking at the end of my bed this morning or a sister to wake up or Grandparents to have breakfast with. I didn’t have a turkey dinner or watch “A Christmas Story” with the fam in a packed living room. Today, I miss that and I miss them. I miss my friends as well, as they count down the days to New Years and celebrate together. This will be the first time in 5 years that I haven’t thrown a New Years Eve party with everyone. While I’m having the time of my life living in Buenos Aires and experiencing new things everyday, I can’t help but to appreciate my friends …

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