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St Dunstan in the East: Exploring the Beauty of London’s Historic Ruins
London offers an overwhelming amount of cultural heritage, with historic landmarks around almost every corner. While popular sites like the Tower of London and Big Ben command attention, many lesser-known treasures are easily missed. Off the beaten path and hidden away by the numerous modern-day office blocks surrounding it, lies the beautiful Grade I-listed ruins…
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An Aesthetic Girl’s Trip to the East Sussex Coast
Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Tavernier’s Travels A trip down to the seaside in East Sussex on the south coast of England couldn’t have come at a better time, as I was itching for a break from the hustle and bustle of London’s chaotic city life. The original plan was to make a short trip…
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How to Spend One Day in Antibes, France
Last Updated on January 19, 2026 by Tavernier’s Travels Antibes, in the South of France, is decidedly more rustic in feel than its French Riviera neighbours Cannes and Nice. But for it, the town holds a unique and timeless allure that brings visitors back again and again. ©2024 Karis Tavernier-Nicholas On a recent pit-stop tour…
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The Best Spots to See the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Last Updated on February 24, 2026 by Tavernier’s Travels On a recent trip to Paris, I spent time enjoying some of the things the city has to offer; the architecture, the shops, and, of course, the food! But we (my mum and I) also spent a lot of our time there routinely hunting for the…
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St Dunstan in the East: Exploring the Beauty of London’s Historic Ruins
London offers an overwhelming amount of cultural heritage, with historic landmarks around almost every corner. While popular sites like the Tower of London and Big Ben command attention, many lesser-known treasures are easily missed. Off the beaten path and hidden away by the numerous modern-day office blocks surrounding it, lies the beautiful Grade I-listed ruins…
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Stirling: Celebrating Hogmanay in Scotland & Exploring the Historic City
Last Updated on May 20, 2026 by Tavernier’s Travels We ended 2025 and started 2026 as we had dreamed: properly celebrating Hogmanay in Scotland. Following a brief pause in Scotland’s capital, Mum and I arrived in Stirling in the evening, after the sun had set and night had fully set in. First impressions consisted of…
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The Royal Mile: Experiencing Edinburgh’s Rich Culture
Last Updated on April 30, 2026 by Tavernier’s Travels From the moment my feet had touched Edinburgh’s soil all those years ago, I’d felt a soul-deep connection with that small plot of earth. It had been many years since I had found myself wandering over the seemingly permanently damp paving stones of Princes Street, and…
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Victoria Street Edinburgh Guide: Diagon Alley Lore, History and Highlights
Last Updated on April 23, 2026 by Tavernier’s Travels Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage city that is famous for many things, not least its beautiful architecture. Rich in cultural heritage, the city offers much to the intrepid explorer with their camera lens ready. From Circus Lane to Dean’s Village, one area in particular that…
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A Guide To Visiting Westminster Cathedral, London
Last Updated on April 3, 2026 by Tavernier’s Travels In the middle of London’s Victoria, and just a few minutes walk from Victoria station, sits Westminster Cathedral. The cathedral (officially named The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood) looms over Victoria Street, with its red brick and white Portland Stone stripe facade and tower,…
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Roupell Street: A Historical Gem in London
Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Tavernier’s Travels I love 1940s aesthetics, particularly during the years of the Second World War. Since a school trip to the Imperial War Museum as a child, I have loved watching TV shows and films set in that era, as well as hearing stories about what life was…
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Welcome to Tavernier’s Travels, a travel and culture blog. Here you’ll find travel guides, travel tips and advice, and cultural and historical travel posts.
Flaneurs at heart will appreciate our emphasis on turning towards slow travel where possible and experiencing life as locals do, wherever we are.
