If there's one thing we can agree on, it's that cats are superior in basically every way, right? I'm a cat person – and I'm guessing you're the same since you're reading this – and I love meeting cats, petting cats, snuggling with cats, you name it. They don't have to be my own kitties to receive my love; as such, I've been to several cat cafes in various cities around the world, and know the heart-warming feeling they provide – as well as the good work they do to support cat populations...

While everyone assumes it rains all the time in London, spoilers: it doesn't! In fact, London has some great weather during certain seasons, especially late spring, summer, and early autumn. Similarly, everyone assumes London is all urban – but there are huge swaths of green space, thanks to wise city planners and the formerly extensive lands held by the Royal family...

Is there anything more relaxing than lavender? Especially on a hot summer day, as it sways in the gentle breeze and the aroma wafts on the wind. Just imagine taking a deep breath, knowing you've found a moment of peacefulness in one of the best places on earth: London...

The smell of fresh-cut flowers mixes with the aroma of delicious food as you browse the wares of a local London artisan. Can you picture it in your mind? This is exactly what it's like to visit one of the many London markets dotted across the city. London's markets aren't unique in that many cities around the globe have markets; London does have a huge number of markets, in basically every neighborhood...

Teens are such a joy, aren't they? Maybe you're lucky and have raised teenage humans who are social, interested, and fun to travel with... or maybe you're the other 99.99% of parents who – despite their best efforts – have now encountered the phase of raising children where it's like pulling teeth to get them to look up from their phones and engage with the world around them. Either way, no judgment: just think back on your own time as a teen and it's easy to see why it's tough to be that age in today's world...

London is a city that can be explored in many ways; one of the most popular options is on foot. Though London's public transit – the Underground and red double-decker buses – are great for covering longer distances, they often fly past the smaller details and secret gems that you can only discover when walking around. That's why I love setting out on long walks in London – I always discover something new. One such thing is the extensive canal system that crisscrosses the city...

Traveling with kids is always an adventure – even more so when you go to a big, bustling city like London. Bright red busses rushing by, people walking in every direction, and so many sights to see with little eyes and inquisitive young minds. London is a great city to visit with kids – especially as a first international trip – and there are some delightful things to do with kids in London, too...

For some people, vacation is a chance to relax and unwind; their ideal day includes sleeping in, a spa visit, and maybe a strenuous walk to a nearby great restaurant for dinner. Other travelers love to be active while visiting – after all, some activities are a great way to explore a new place and see it from a perspective that most travelers miss. Paddleboarding is one of those activities, since it's both active and requires you to navigate waterways; paddleboarding in London is a perfect activity to add to your itinerary...

Love drinking? Love learning new things? How about mixing the two together – pun intended – at a mixology class! London is known for having incredible cocktail bars, and some of them have begun to open up for intrepid cocktail fans to try their hand at making a few of the house specialties – or at least standard cocktails – themselves...