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Stratford upon Avon: Birthplace of Shakespeare
Having recently attended the critically acclaimed show of Richard III at the Old Vic Theatre featuring Kevin Spacey, we thought it would be most appropriate to pay homage to the birthplace of William…
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Guide Through the District of the Lakes
This past Bank Holiday weekend Kenz and I had to the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful corners of England – the Lake District. Located in the modern county of Cumbria…
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Robin Hood and His Merry Men: Stag Weekend in Nottingham
The Great British Stag Party, a time honored and cherished pre-wedding tradition to celebrate what we in the US would refer to as the bachelor party. After having witnessed dozens of these all…
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A Day Out in Cambridge
Last weekend Kenz and I, along with a friend, took a day trip to explore Cambridge. I hate to admit after living in the U.K. for over two years now, none of us…
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Day at Dover Castle
Last week Kenz’s Dad was in town from California for a 6 day visit. His Dad originally booked tickets to visit London with Kenz’s Mum back in April, but his plans foiled as…
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On the Cornish Seaside…
We couldn’t pick a better weekend for an escape to the Cornish coast given how hectic work has been the last few weeks. For those who need a lesson in geography, Cornwall is…
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In Liverpool…
This week I found myself in the northern English city of Liverpool on a work assignment. I am ashamed to admit that I haven’t explored much of England beyond Bath, Birmingham, and Oxford,…
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Brighton Redux
We’ve been having amazing spring weather the past two weekends! Londoners have come out of their winter hibernation, shedding layers, sporting new macintosh jackets (no, not the computers, but the classic trench coat),…
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Edinburgh (pronounced ED-in-bra)
Kenz and I went up to Edinburgh for a ’36 hour city-break trip’ and it was fantastic. The Scottish capital encapsulates everything that Scotland has to offer: stunning architecture, amazing topography, excellent seafood…
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Day Trip to Bath
The last time I flew out of LHR T5 was over spring break on my way back to Berkeley in April. British Airways kindly upgraded me to business class! Yes, please — thank…
