In between your adventures, or even while you're on them, it's exciting to dive into a place through its words. A good book can transport you to a different time and place and make you better understand the author's experiences. If I had to pick a favorite genre of book, it would almost always … [Read more...] about The Best Travel Memoirs
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Behind the Curtain: September 2015
I received some nice feedback from the Behind the Curtain series, so I'm excited to continue! As with last month, I'm sharing the things I'm obsessed with at the moment. I've added a section to include random objects I'm loving, in this case, jewelry, and didn't have anything new for "listening" or … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: September 2015
Caroline in the City Guide to London
This is a feature to Caroline in the City, the city guides to my favorite destinations in the world, featuring the best places to eat, stay and hang out. London, England is one of the oldest cities with the most history. It's where Shakespeare performed his plays, where Henry VIII … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to London
Harry Potter Landmarks in England
If you're a fan of the Harry Potter series like I am, you have to travel to the United Kingdom. I've been in London for two of the movie premieres and made special trips just to track down landmarks from the movies. And while there are even more filming locations throughout England and Scotland that … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Landmarks in England
Visiting Oxford University’s Colleges
Oxford University, arguably the most prestigious in the United Kingdom, is actually made up of over 30 distinct colleges with their own emphases and history. They're spread out all over town and are the spaces where the students learn, eat and live. Classes are held within each college, so it forms … [Read more...] about Visiting Oxford University’s Colleges