Tag: Europe
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Peterhouse College
Peterhouse College is the oldest college at the University of Cambridge; it was founded in 1284 (yes, TWELVE), and it certainly looks the part. Candlelight, spiral staircases, hidden studies, torches, even a dark bell tower. I felt like Harry Potter, feasting in the Great Hall. “Magical” really is the only word to describe it. (Excuse the quality…
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Tower of London
My best friend was in town on business for a few days; it wasn’t the first time he had traveled to London, but still, neither of us had yet visited the Tower of London. It was a bit tricky meeting up at first without being able to use cellphones to communicate (his is American), but…
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Fitzwilliam
It was a dreary day in Cambridge, aka, the perfect day to get lost in the Fitzwilliam Museum. The best way that I can describe it is as a “miniature British Museum” – full of ancient artifacts, art, curiosities. My favorite was the stunning red portrait room that we visited at the end; there were…
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London
Hello from England, our new home. This isn’t the first time I’ve ever been to London, but it IS Vince’s first – so naturally we had to do ALL of the most touristy things. I’ll be in the city nearly every day for class and for work, but for him, London will be much more…
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Florence, Again
“Now really, go back and get some more gelato. I’m not kidding – you are in Florence, and in a few short days, you won’t be anymore. You would hate to live a life of regret knowing you didn’t live life to the fullest.” Florence was magical. Within a day, it felt like home. The…
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Roma
Wandering the streets of Rome, without a plan. Spontaneously ordering cappuccinos & cannolis in the square with the live music. History. Wine. Thousands of years in one weekend.
exploring & escapades 