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London in Pictures

The Cranky Camper and Co take a sort-of self-guided walking tour of London before heading to continental Europe. On the itinerary are Westminster, St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, along with other points of interest.

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The British Museum revisited

On our summer 2025 trip to London, we once again visited the British Museum. Spanning nearly the breadth of human history, the museum houses over 2 million artifacts- including some that involve controversy. This post contains updated photos, along with a brief synopsis of the controversy associated with the Parthenon sculptures.

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Paris versus London: Shopping Edition

Happy birthday to me! In honor of this occasion, I present a comparison of some of our shopping trips in Paris and London. Featured prominently here are the JellyCat worldwide exclusives, along with a few shopping tips.

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Keukenhof

Hailed as the world’s 'most beautiful spring garden,' Keukenhof celebrates the short blooming season of bulbed spring flowers. From daffodils and hyacinths to the Netherlands’ famous tulips, Keukenhof explodes with vibrant colors and one-of-a-kind varieties of flowers throughout the month of April.

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Kelso Dunes

Located in the Mojave National Preserve along I-40 in Southern California, Kelso Dunes offers fun recreational opportunities for camping, hiking, and sliding on the 'singing' sand dunes.