Beyond Bath: From Stone Circles to Cotswold Villages
August 22, 2019The English countryside is a mystical place waiting to be explored. From its picturesque villages to its famous landmarks, including Stonehenge, there was a lot for me to discover in this rural area. After wandering through the city of Bath and admiring its architectural beauty, I decided to venture further and explore the alluring region…
Bath: A Classical Architect’s Dream
August 19, 2019The United Kingdom is a beautiful place! Although London normally takes the spotlight, the island of Great Britain has many other lovely cities that are worth a stop for anyone visiting. I had time for one side adventure before heading to the next country on my trip. I had my eye set on Bath: one…
Venturing Through London’s Diverse Neighborhoods
August 15, 2019It was my final full day in London! Although my time in this wonderful city was coming to an end, I already felt like I saw most of the highlights. I discovered amazing pieces of architecture like Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral and also learned about British history and culture. Despite all this, there were…
London Pass Part 2: Tower of London and St. Paul’s
August 13, 2019It was day two of my 2-day London Pass and I was ready to see more of the city’s best attractions. The previous day, I visited Westminster Abbey, the Churchill War Rooms, and The Shard, as well as some other sites along the way. Today, I had my eye on the Tower of London and…
London Pass Part 1: Visiting Westminster and The Shard
August 7, 2019London is a big city, with many attractions, historic sites, and diverse neighborhoods. I only had four days to explore this sprawling capital and wanted to make the most of this time. In addition, I went in knowing I’d be paying hefty entrance fees at many of the top attractions on my list. In order…
I Finally Made It to London
August 6, 2019The United Kingdom has always been on my bucket list of places to visit! From British classics like Harry Potter, Big Ben, and red phone boxes, the country has forever intrigued me with its royal charm and elegant culture. At the end of 2017, I embarked on my first successful solo trip to Copenhagen and…
Beyond Amsterdam: Windmills, Clogs, and Dutch Cheese
July 30, 2019When I first pictured visiting the Netherlands, I imagined windmills, clogs, and delicate Dutch cheese. Just 45 minutes outside of Amsterdam is Zaanse Schans, where one can find it all! I knew that my trip would not be complete without getting a taste of classic Dutch culture beyond the city. Portuguese Synagogue Before hopping on…
The Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam’s Waterfront
July 19, 2019My first impression of Amsterdam could not have been better! This is a city full of beautiful architecture, rich culture, and amazing historical sites. I woke up on my second full day excited to explore more of the Dutch capital and its many attractions. I started the day with another lovely morning stroll through the…
Amsterdam: The City of Canal Homes
July 16, 2019Ever since I read the chapter on Dutch houses from Home, by Witold Rybczynski during my freshman year theory class, I knew I wanted to visit Amsterdam at some point in my life! The book’s description of these cute little homes lined along sweeping canals was hard to resist. As a result, Amsterdam became one of…
Exploring Rosenborg Castle and Christianshavn
June 28, 2019It was my last day in Copenhagen! I had already seen many of the city’s diverse neighborhoods and major sites. However, there were still a few attractions I had yet to visit. One of those was Rosenborg Castle. That morning, I set off to an area north of the city center where the castle is…