(Original article from Liberty Travel, where Megan wrote a four-part series about London neighborhoods) West London is the main area where tourists flock to during their vacation. While there are many fascinating attractions in these neighborhoods, it’s definitely worth your time to explore some areas nearby that are just as culturally rich, but less crowded. [...]
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Foodie Guide to Cambridge
For statesiders not in the know, Cambridge is the quintessential picturesque college town. Think Princeton with more British accents, and fewer Jersey drawls. (No GTL’ing here, kids.) When I think of college, I think of food—whether it be the over-the-top dining hall brunch every Sunday, the Chinese take-out that was inevitably ordered on dreary days, [...]
Ski Holidays in Austria
As the cold weather approaches, it’s time to start planning a winter getaway. While a beach escape is always a top option for travelers, it might be worth your while to visit a country that is known for its winters. This is one way to really experience local life first hand while avoiding crowded tourist [...]
Five Underrated European Cities
(original article from Megan’s Travel Column on Life2PointOh, The Boho Life) I’ve decided to look back and feature five European cities that are underrated in my opinion and definitely worth a visit. Ghent, Belgium: During my semester studying in London, I made it to Belgium for two quick trips. On our free day, many of [...]
To the Tower I Go
I once heard an Englishman describe The Tower of London as epitomising the past and present of his country. He said that only the English could take an icon with an infamous history of blood, imprisonment and torture – and turn it into a guided tourist attraction which houses the Crown Jewels and has posh [...]
Five Underrated European Views
(original article is from Megan’s Travel Column, entitled Weekly Wanders on Life2PointOh) It’s hard to pick just one city to visit in Europe, which is why few people actually do. Luckily for the savvy and sophisticated 20-something traveler, getting around Europe is pretty simple, especially when you think about how accessible it is to go [...]
Neighborhood Guide to South London
(Previous entry from Liberty Travel, where Megan wrote a 4-part series on her favorite London neighborhoods) When people think of London the first things that pop into their minds are major tourist attractions like Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster. They probably aren’t thinking about the less obvious places around London that are well worth checking [...]
Neighborhood Guide to East London
(Previous entry from Liberty Travel, where Megan wrote a 4-part series on her favorite London neighborhoods) The East End of London continues to intrigue me. While abroad in London one of the courses I enrolled in was British Broadcasting. It seemed a dream come true when our Welsh professor, who happened to have an impressive [...]
Neighborhood Guide to North London
(original article from Liberty Travel, where Megan covered London in a 4-part London series.) It’s been nearly four years since I first stepped foot in London, yet the city still feels like an old friend. Upon landing at Heathrow Airport after a sleepless red-eye from DC, I couldn’t wait to hop on the Tube and [...]
Paris Underground Music Guide
There is no doubt that Paris is a city rich in culture, beauty, and art. It was the home to Voltaire, Molière, Hemingway and countless other artists, writers, and politicians that helped shape the country’s landscape and heritage. While these influences are still visible in French education and even heard in daily conversation, Paris has [...]
Top Five Romantic European Cities
It’s hard not to think about romance when you are in Europe. Cobble stoned streets, ice cream at every corner and more flower vendors than you probably care to count, European cities almost seem like they were specifically designed for fairy tales. Now, despite the fact that I’ve never flown across the globe for the [...]
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