Category: Travel

So this was an especially fun, out-of-the-box activity. The O2 Arena is a well-known indoor arena in London, hosting sporting events and concerts. I’d visited the arena multiple times before, once on my way out to Greenwich and twice for concerts (5 Seconds of Summer and Demi Lovato). What you might NOT know about the… Continue reading “Up at the O2” in London

I’ve just returned home after spending 6 months in the UK, working for my university’s study abroad program. I wrote about becoming a Program Assistant back in February, and gave a brief description of what I’d be doing in London and why I’d applied for the position. Anyhow, I can’t believe my time is already… Continue reading 6 Months in London, England: My Top 3 Experiences

There are plenty of easy daytrips you can take from London, but Brighton is one of my favorites. This seaside town is absolutely beautiful. And sometimes it’s nice to escape the city for a day – I’ve found that spending time in Brighton is peaceful and refreshing. You can take a train to Brighton out… Continue reading Daytrip to Brighton: 5 “Can’t Miss” Things to See & Do

A few weekends ago, I attended Trooping the Colour, an annual ceremony to honor the Queen’s birthday. We made it a program-wide event, and I led a group of students to The Mall to watch the procession. Let me just say this… attending Trooping the Colour is one of the best things I’ve done in… Continue reading Trooping the Colour 2018