Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Glasgow
Nothing excited me more for our trip to Scotland than our side trip to the Highlands. I had a lot to choose from, especially with numerous travel agencies offering day … Continue reading
Scotland: Edinburgh Eats
Apart from the magic of Edinburgh’s architecture, it was their food that charmed me. Quite frankly, I was not familiar with Scottish cuisine prior to our arrival in the UK. … Continue reading
Scotland: Edinburgh Castle
Having previously visited the Tower of London, I did not really expect much of our visit to Edinburgh Castle. After all, what could have set it apart from the other … Continue reading
Edinburgh: Walking around the Royal Mile
Upon exiting Edinburgh Waverley, we were greeted by rows of old stone buildings. All of us agreed that looking at that view reminded us that we were, in fact, in … Continue reading
Train Travel: From Cambridge to Edinburgh
As the weeks rolled by into our UK stay, we had the opportunities to see the country’s other major (and historical) cities. We were able to explore Edinburgh, to catch … Continue reading
London Day 8: Leaving the Capital
All good things must come to an end. I woke up and stared at the quiet traffic passing below the apartment building. This was our final day in London. The … Continue reading
London Day 7: Windsor Castle
Long before our visit to the UK, I knew in my heart that Windsor Castle would be one of the highlights of our trip. To me, its long-standing history seemed … Continue reading
London Day 6: Kew Gardens and Les Miserables
On this day we celebrated my father’s birthday, so we did not want to pack too many places or sights to see. We spent a fair chunk of the day … Continue reading
London Day 5: British Museum and Covent Garden
After exploring other portions of Great Britain, we were back in London in no time. On this occasion, we were fortunate to base ourselves at the edge of West End. … Continue reading
London Day 4: Buckingham Palace
Leaving our bags at King’s Cross delayed our arrival at our only destination for the day: the Buckingham Palace. Despite many warnings of a disappointing event, we all headed to … Continue reading
London Day 3: Borough Market
From the royal stones at the Tower of London, it was a short cab ride to the city’s culinary gem: Borough Market. Though some critics claim that the market had … Continue reading
London Day 3: Tower of London
The morning rush was still on when we left our dwellings the following morning. The bus we took was full of suit-cladded bodies, a striking contrast to our casual outfits … Continue reading
London Day 2: Westminster Abbey and National Gallery
From where we stayed, a bus change was needed to get to our morning destination, the Westminster Abbey. Trafalgar Square was eerily quiet at that early time of day. Pigeons … Continue reading
London Day 1: St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tate Modern
A mere hour’s train ride away from Cambridge, London could have been the perfect day trip, yet doing so would not give justice to this vibrant, historic city. We spent … Continue reading
Cambridge: A Charming University Town
Six hours from the time we first set foot in the UK, we reached Cambridge. It was almost a 3-hour bus ride from Heathrow, and it was already the middle … Continue reading
My First Time in Europe
I spent years daydreaming about my first trip to Europe. Will it be France or Italy, I kept asking myself. The answer? Neither. When my brother left for the UK … Continue reading
Eating My Way around Singapore
Experiencing Singapore’s culture was one of my biggest motivations in going. No unnecessary touristy activities — just immersing myself in the variety of cultures that molded what Singapore is today. … Continue reading
The Weird Yet Wonderful Buildings of Modern Singapore
I’m slowly realizing that my Singapore series has become a mini architecture series on Singapore with my posts on its traditional neighborhoods and the civic district. However, talking about Singapore … Continue reading
More on Singapore’s Civic District
The Armenian Church was a humble match to the previous church we visited, yet it was undeniably extra special. Our visit coincided with choral practice where the songs were sung … Continue reading
Walking around Singapore’s Civic District
On many occasions that I stare at Singapore’s modern skyline, I find it difficult to imagine its colonial past. The progress and success of Singapore’s economy made it a little … Continue reading
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