[ Watford ] The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour

I love watching the special features included in the DVDs of films because I get to learn and see so much of what goes behind the scenes. Filmmakers are able to make their film “real” because of all the attention devoted to “smaller” things (eg. the design of a door, furniture, costume, scenery, etc.). At this Warner Brothers studio, you get to explore and see the details of the sets, props and conceptual/design drawings that were…

[ London ] Leaden Hall Market & Twining Museum

Among the many fascinating markets to explore in London, we decided to explore the Leaden Hall Market on a free afternoon. The Leaden Hall Market is one of those that draw some crowds (but not too much of it either). It’s located in the City of London and it was the “Diagon Valley” in Harry Potter’s..