Stratford-upon-Avon has to be one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. This quaint town is full of so many friendly people and so many wonderful things to do! This is also the home of THE William Shakespeare! Exploring the places where one of the greatest writers in the history of literature was …
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The Victoria and Albert Museum: My Fair Princess
The Victoria and Albert museum is one of the best museums I have ever been to. I know, I have said that about every museum we have gone to, but they just keep getting better! Our assignment for this post was to find an object in the museum and relate it to a play we …
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Tomato on my pancake?!
As far as food goes, London has so many options it will make your head spin. Out of all of my food adventures in London, the weirdest and most interesting would have to be a savory pancake from My Old Dutch. When my friend Ben told me we had to go eat there, I was …
Fringe Theatre: Girl on an Alter
Greek tragedies aren’t really my thing. The shows are usually hard to sit through and the endings are always so sad that I want to jump off a bridge after watching them. Kidding. But seriously, Greek tragedies are hard to produce and even harder to watch if done badly. Thankfully, Kiln Theatre’s production of Girl …
The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams is a memory play that centers on family and the complicated relationships associated with the word. Tennessee Williams is one of America’s most famous playwrights, so seeing a production in London was an interesting experience. Amy Adams stared as Amanda Wingfield, a mother of two adult children. Amy being …
Westminster Abbey: Cool Dead People Everywhere!
Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous cathedrals in all of Europe. Its where every royal coronation takes place and is the resting place of many important historical figures! The architecture is much more gothic in style than that of St. Paul’s Cathedral that we visited earlier in the trip. While touring Westminster Abbey, …
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Bath Time for the Study Abroad Kids!
Today was our first day trip and I could not have been more impressed! The morning started with a train ride to Bath, England. First of all, the train system is so convenient, and America really needs to take notes. Why we are all obsessed with cars and not an incredibly convenient form of travel …
Bending and Snapping at Regent’s Park
My day started with incredible excitement. It is time for LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL. Getting ready for the outing, I knew I had to think pink. Elle Woods would expect nothing short of excellence. The only and obvious choice for an outfit was my pink corduroy pants. Dressed in pink and ready to scream until …
Blog #4: Eyes of Revenge
The National Gallery in London is one of the most captivating art museums I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. The gallery plays host to countless accomplished artists such as Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh. Its halls are vast and towering with enough beautiful architecture to be considered even greater than the art …
Blog #3: The Tate Modern Exhibition
The Tate Modern Exhibition is one of the best art museums I have visited. The museum currently resides in an old power station that was restored and opened in the year 2000 as the new home of The Tate. Inside the incredible space, patrons can explore four floors of art exhibits, each with their own …
Theatre in London U of A 