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
Where to Go After Graduation
Traveling after graduation from high school or college is a rite of passage. I started planning for my graduation trip long before my senior year of college. Dozens of destinations flitted around my brain until I finally landed on Croatia. I'd heard about the country on an episode of Rick Steves and … [Read more...] about Where to Go After Graduation
A City Girl’s Favorite Rural Experiences
I may have grown up in the suburbs, but I've always been more comfortable with the anonymity of cities over the wide open spaces. But my grandparents moved to the country when I was young and regular visits to see them started to make me comfortable with that environment. In my travels, I try to … [Read more...] about A City Girl’s Favorite Rural Experiences