Every city has the up-and-coming neighborhood that has quickly gentrified and is popular with the young and hip. You might have a graffitied wall next to a boutique coffee shop. For New York, it's Bushwick. For San Francisco, it's the Mission. For Melbourne, it's Brunswick. For Atlanta, it's … [Read more...] about Wandering Around London’s Shoreditch
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Oxford, England: The Original College Town
My school, College of Charleston, was founded in 1770 and was one of the first in America. While it doesn't predate Harvard, Yale, or Princeton, all of these schools were adapted from the models of those in Europe, including Oxford University. So you could say that Oxford, England is the … [Read more...] about Oxford, England: The Original College Town
What I’m Packing for London
Packing light is becoming more and more essential for my lifestyle. So when putting together my packing list for my week in England, I had to be very thoughtful. I knew I'd be hopping on trains, so it was important to be mobile. I recently got a nice carry-on suitcase for my birthday (more on … [Read more...] about What I’m Packing for London
Losing My Grandmother In London
I've had some pretty bad luck throughout my year of travels, but I'm not the only one. On my first trip to London, I went with my mom, sister and grandmother. It was a gift for my sixteenth birthday. My Meme is an intrepid traveler herself, having seen every continent, so she makes it a point to … [Read more...] about Losing My Grandmother In London
The Art of the Day Trip
There's not always enough time to devote a full stay at a given destination, which is where the day trip comes into play. Throughout my travels, if I've found myself with an extra day, I'll take the train to another city to wander around. It allows me to see something new without having to deviate … [Read more...] about The Art of the Day Trip