After my tragic holiday from hell in Indonesia, I could not wait to arrive back in London. Mostly for the sake of my skin, but also because it has so quickly become a home to me. Continue Reading
Category: United Kingdom
MANCHESTER
This past weekend I took the train up to Manchester to visit some friends and do some exploring. The last time I had been in the city of Manchester was about 10 years ago and I only remember snap shots of my visit. I stayed with our family friends of many years, all thanks to my mother’s love of England and her extended time living abroad {I wonder where I get it from}. Continue Reading
LOST IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
This past weekend I took a trip to Windsor to visit the famous Windsor Castle. I’m actually quite surprised it’s taken me this long to see my first castle in the United Kingdom, but it happened nonetheless. It was another gorgeous afternoon. The sun was shining and the contrast of the bright castle walls against the sparkling blue sky was enough to make me want to purchase the full entrance into the castle with audio tour included. So that is just what I did. Continue Reading
PICCADILLY CIRCUS
Today I took a quick ride into town to exchange {and purchase more} clothing items for Bali next month. The countdown is on, three weeks to go!
A couple of wonderful things happened today. Continue Reading
SUNDAY MARKETS
Firstly,
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!
I am proud of the opportunities I have seized in my life and the outcomes to which they have lead. I encourage all women to take advantage of every opportunity they come across and venture through every open door to find where it leads. Even if it isn’t what you had expected. Continue Reading
JULIA ROBERTS FOR A DAY
We’ve all dreamed of being Julia Roberts in Notting Hill {we’ve all seen Notting Hill correct?}, and the other day I was able to live out this fantasy.
I made my way down to Notting Hill from the Notting Hill Gate Underground Station. The walk to the Portobello Road Market is very accessible and easy to follow. Before I even stepped foot in the market, I was already snap happy. I don’t think I put my camera away once. Continue Reading
CAMDEN MARKET & REGENT’S PARK
We were blessed with another sunny day today here in London. Although Winter seems pretty content with kicking her feet up and staying a while, I can tell Spring is quietly approaching. The streets were packed on my way to the Camden Market. The high street was a spectacle in itself. A combination of mainstream shops, vintage/flea market shops, souvenir only shops, and {weirdly enough} tattoo parlors lined each side of the road. Incredible, gigantic 3D artwork was displayed on almost every other building. Continue Reading
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
En route to witness the famous Broadway performance ‘Wicked’, I couldn’t help but take a stroll to the grand palace itself to say ‘Hi’ to Liz. Just a short walk from Victoria station, Buckingham Palace was absolutely stunning on this sunny, London afternoon.
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CARNABY STREET
After almost two weeks in London, I figured it was about time I started exploring. I have been settling in just fine, after battling jet lag and a new routine, and I am ready for the fun stuff now. Continue Reading