UK: Food, Goods and Autumn Leaves
It was time to say goodbye. Four weeks in the UK flew by too fast, but for most of the time during our final week, we spent our time idly … Continue reading
Oxford: Christ Church College
The Christ Church College was the exception in our hop-on, hop-off bus tour; it was the only college we explored. Though the gate was intricately designed, that view from the … Continue reading
Oxford: Hop-on, Hop-off Bus and Gloucester Green Market
Following our short stint in Scotland, we were ready for another trip outside Cambridge. This time, it was this town’s academic rival: Oxford. Even at Parker’s Piece, the beginning point … Continue reading
Edinburgh: Saying Goodbye
Following our day trip to the Scottish Highlands, we opted to take it easy the next day. Later that afternoon, we were well on our way back to Cambridge. Before … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Glen Coe
Leaving the relatively busy town of Oban, we were headed to the main event: the mountains of Scotland. Though we were able to glimpse a few mountains here and there … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Oban
Departing Loch Awe, we were finally on our way to Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland. Though still not a very big city, this was by far the largest town … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Inveraray and Loch Awe
As we departed the village of Luss, the gloomy weather turned for the worse. Raindrops had begun hitting our windows, obstructing the views of the lakes and the villages surrounding … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Luss
We left the waking city of Glasgow and entered into motorway before finally heading to our first destination of the day. Contrary to the schedule, our guide decided to do … 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 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
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