From Meh to Magic: My Benjamin Button Glow-Up

I’ll be honest, when I first read The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, I didn’t connect with or really like it. The concept was interesting to me because it was about a man who ages backward and how society sees that. But the story felt distant and almost made me mad about some of the …

Crowns, Ghosts, and a Queen’s Last Breath: The Tower of London

As I walked into the Tower of London, it felt like I was walking back in time. I was so excited to read, see, and learn about all the coronations, executions, betrayals, and secrets that unfolded within the tower’s walls. My absolute favorite part of everything I saw was the Crown Jewels exhibit. Obviously, I …

Through Jet Lag and Tube Lines: My First Days in London

Hello, everyone! After a 38-hour journey, we finally made it to London. My first thought as we stepped off the plane was a huge sigh of relief; I was so excited. The whole bus ride to our hotel, The Royal National Hotel, I was staring out the window, wanting to take it all in. I …