Single women traveling with two teens girls, was something that needed some amount of planning regarding security in a new country. I wanted a guide to show us around, so we could do the trip in leisure. It was an absolute blessing from the moment we contacted our guide Stephen Liddell before we left. He had planned our trip for us in detail, with plenty of flexibility and options, as I was not sure how much or little the girls would want to do each day.
Stephen, waited us at the airport and took great interest and care, including helping us carry our suitcase. Which was not something I would have expected from a guide. We took the underground for most of our trip. As well planned as the underground rail is, people do tend to get confused or lost. Stephen took time to help others as we went along. From the past experiences of people visiting London and not having the locals stop to help others, he proved my notions wrong.
We had a ten day stay in London. First five days at Canary Wharf and the next half on the Plaza on the river, Embankment drive. Stephen would arrive by the time we got ready and with great enthusiasm, take us around, wherever the girls wanted to go for the day. The rail was convenient to go to most places but there was endless walking each day. On days that we wanted to visit the country side and Cambridge University, he drove us in his car. With plenty of knowledge and experiences to share about all the places we visited, everyday was new and entertaining. He has a double major in history and has authored the number one best seller on travel, on amazon. He had plenty of information on each of the sights we visited. Walking encyclopedia, with fun facts for all ages! You could clearly see his passion towards people.
Importantly he was the most reasonable we found in London. Soon after I got back, I contacted my family and friends letting them know, he is the only way to travel. Wish we be so lucky, to find others like him, on our travels. Thank you Steven Liddell for the best time you showed us in and around. Wishing you great success on your future books. And hope you share your wealth of knowledge with other travelers. You are a Five Star experience! Thank you so very much.