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**NEW BLOG POST** I was just in London to see the Christmas decorations and had the chance to check out the new Lift 109 at the Battersea Power Station. It's London's newest observation deck, but it's definitely a bit different than the rest. Read my review here:

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Any fans of "The Office" out there? For the first time, you could pull an all-nighter in the world of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company at The Office Experience in Washington D.C. Booking.com and Original X Productions (OGX) are giving two lucky pairs of fans the chance to book an all-nighter experience at the largest-ever official fan experience based on the beloved television show, The Office. Read more about it here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6776&awinaffid=260139&campaign=theofficearticle&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.booking.com%2Fen-us%2Fthe-office-experience-in-washington-dc-partners-with-bookingcom-to-give-fans-the-opportunity-to-pull-an-all-nighter-at-the-iconic--dunder-mifflin-paper-company%2F #affiliatelink

It's Veteran's Day/Remembrance Day/Armistice Day, so perfect timing for #flashbackfriday to the poppy installation at the Tower of London. One of the most moving art installations I have ever seen. Learn more about it here:

Now that the official royal mourning period has ended, Windsor Castle is open to visitors again. It will be the first chance for the public to see Queen Elizabeth's grave inside St. George's Chapel. Read more about our visit to get an idea of what to expect:

It's afternoon tea week, so time to talk about scones, clotted cream, and more. One of most memorable afternoon tea experiences was actually at Bletchley Park. To be able to enjoy afternoon tea in such a historic location was quite special. Read more about it here:

Want to go inside Buckingham Palace? Now is your chance, it's time for the annual summer opening. Learn more about it here -

During our trip to Aisne, France, we also got the chance to stay at a chateau. We spent one night at the Chateau de la Marjolaine and it was fabulous. Read the full review: https://twotravelingtexans.com/review-chateau-de-la-marjolaine/ #jaimelaisne

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If you enjoy afternoon tea and picnicking, why not combine the two? We loved our afternoon tea picnic from The Little Picnic Shop in Castle Combe. Read all about our experience here: https://twotravelingtexans.com/afternoon-tea-picnic-in-the-cotswolds/

We only had one night at the Hotel du Golf de l'Ailette during our trip to Aisne, but wish we could have stayed longer. This hotel has so much to offer - balconies in every room, fantastic restaurant, lakeside location, outdoor pool, and more.... Read the full review here: https://twotravelingtexans.com/review-hotel-du-golf-de-lailette/ #jaimelaisne

Painswick is known as the 'Queen of the Cotswolds' in England, but what is there to see and do in (and around) this charming village? You can visit a historic church, unique art gallery, a distinctive garden, and more. Get all the details here: https://twotravelingtexans.com/things-to-do-in-painswick/

Want to learn more about champagne? During our trip to Aisne, we did a tour and tasting at Champagne Pannier which was both fun and educational. We got to go inside their medieval cellars and taste some of the champagne. Read more about it here: https://twotravelingtexans.com/visit-champange-pannier-for-tour-and-tasting/ #jaimelaisne Champagne PANNIER

Another place we visited during our trip to Aisne, France was Fort de Condé. It was built between 1877 and 1883 to defend the area between the towns of Soissons and Laon. By the time World War I started the fort was no longer in use, but because of its prominent location it was a coveted objective throughout the war. It changed hands between the French and German several times. We enjoyed exploring the rooms, courtyards, and tunnels of the fort. Visually it is beautiful with the greenery taking over the ruins in some places. From the top, you have views over the countryside. There are signs in English so you can learn more about the fort. The information about what happened here during World War I is minimal, but there is a lot about the fort's defenses and architecture, which seemed advanced for its time. Read more here:https://twotravelingtexans.com/world-war-i-sites-to-visit-in-aisne-france/ #jaimelaisne

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