Stonehenge to this day remains a mystery, not only is it impressive to see the enormous stones in the middle of nowhere but it is fun to ponder how they got there and why. Driving down the highway you pass by the site and can see it from the road, but since it was on... Continue Reading →
When I pictured what Bath would be like in my head, I imagined Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice or other English 18th century characters enjoying the homogeneously colored grey city. The city really is like that with the only difference being the 21st century tourists and cars. It was easy to see and feel... Continue Reading →
How many times can I say The Beatles? This city lives and breathes everything Beatles related. So if you are a fan, Liverpool is a must. I took the Magical Mystery Bus tour which took you to the childhood homes of Paul McCartney and John Lennon as well as Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane. If... Continue Reading →
When I told my friend I had visited both Manchester and Liverpool and favored Liverpool, she replied “It’s quite grim up North!” Manchester was not my favorite stop but I had to visit the city to satisfy my curiosity. I felt ready to conquer the world after visiting the Chester Beatty library and sitting at... Continue Reading →
Dean Village: Don’t you mean The Forest of Dean from Harry Potter? Nestled beside the bustling and busy city of Edinburgh is the quaint hamlet of Dean Village. A river runs through and cobblestone streets and mid century homes are abutted by a graveyard which also has a Harry Potter-esque feel to it. If you... Continue Reading →