Many travelers coming to England have Stonehenge firmly in their itineraries, and it bewildered me that I had still not been there – it is one of the most iconic, mysterious and historical sites in my home country. Located in the south of England, in Wiltshire, Stonehenge is actually quite far for me to get … More Adventures at Home: Stonehenge
Waking up at 8am, I looked out the window to heavy rain – total wash-out, not what I was hoping for a day out with some friends. Undeterred we decided to go to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, after sitting on the living room sofa for half an hour trying to come to a decision about … More Adventures at Home: Yorkshire Wildlife Park, England
All has been quiet on the blogging front over the last few months since my break to Amsterdam and Brussels, but reality has been far from it. This is just a short post to let you know what’s been happening, and for what to expect in the upcoming posts! In the last few months, I: … More Summer Update
Earlier last month, Kam and I went on a day trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakesphere. This was my first visit to the historic town, and although the weather was bleak, the rain kept off long enough for us to enjoy the outdoors. Quaint, extremely touristic but worth the visit, Stratford is essential … More Sunday Snapshot: Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK
As part of my commitment to seeing a bit more of the UK since my Year Abroad (which now feels like a distant memory), I visited Alnwick Castle in October. Home to the Duke of Northumberland whose family have resided there for an incredible 900 years, it is a stately home better known as Hogswart’s School of … More A Magical Visit to Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
I can’t believe we are already in October, the last month has completely whizzed by. It’s crazy to think that three weeks ago I was still in Iceland, when so much has happened since then! I moved back to Sheffield two and a half weeks ago, it’s my second home so it’s great to be … More Surviving Week One of Final Year
Despite calling Yorkshire ‘home’ for more than two years already since studying at The University of Sheffield, I was quite embarrassed when I came to the realisation that I hadn’t seen much of the region at all, or even in more general terms, the UK. This is something I am working on though now. During … More A Day Trip to York, England
The infamous ‘Snake Pass,’ is a twisting road in the Derbyshire region of the Peak District, between Glossop and the Ladybower Reservoir and is a drive to love and hate; notorious for its frequent icy conditions in winter, it is often closed! Its many blind bends make it challenging enough at times to drive when the conditions are good. Yet … More Purple Heather carpets the landscape: Snake Pass, Derbyshire
This was the main event of the weekend – Afternoon Tea at The Ritz. Afternoon Tea that we had had to reserve a whole six months in advance for, all the way back in February! We have been looking forward to this for all that time. Afternoon Tea was served at 15:30, and as we … More Afternoon Tea at The Ritz, London
After spending the earlier part of the day at the British Museum, which I wrote about in Part One about my 21st Celebrations in London this weekend, the rest of the day was spent in Regent’s Park, where we watched Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the Open Air Theater. James had brought his parents’ … More An Evening at Regent’s Park Open Air Theater: Part Two
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