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We Flew to London With No Plans—and Less Than 24 Hours' Notice | Spin the Globe | Afar

2025-09-25 46 Dailymotion

Would you take a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice—and no idea where you’re going? Afar’s Spin the Globe series gives travelers less than a day to pack for a surprise trip. In our debut episode, we sent interior designer Genevieve Gorder and her husband Christian Dunbar on a last-minute adventure across the pond with their Chase Aeroplan® Cards—and zero plans. Join them as they venture off the beaten path in London, visiting the city’s oldest umbrella shop; a Michelin-starred restaurant, where every dish is a work of art; and a legendary street with deep roots in music history.

Learn more about the Chase Aeroplan Card, which earns cardmembers 3X points at grocery stores and on dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery services: Chase.com/AeroplanCard/Afar

Locations visited:
1:23 - Treehouse Hotel
2:02 - Leadenhall Market
3:05 - Kew Gardens
4:52 - Kona Afternoon Tea
7:38 - Richmond Park
9:11 - Ikoyi
1:01 - James Smith & Sons
13:12 - Hanks Guitars
14:54 - The Design Museum
16:31 - The Cheese Barge

Get our full guide to London here: https://www.afar.com/travel-guides/united-kingdom/london/guide

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