England
I’m the Worst Food Blogger
I started the morning on the hunt for a new book and a good lunch spot. And in my opinion, those are the best kinds of priorities. For Whitby only being a town of 135,000 people, they somehow impressively manage to have six book stores. After browsing about three used...
It’s Just Me and Neil Young
I really need to stop feeling guilty about lazy days. Back home, I would often go full force in many aspects of my life. I would bike/bus to work, work 9 hours, bike/bus back home, head to the gym, and finally crash into bed. On the weekends, I was very intentional...
Taking a Breather in Whitby
I woke up early this morning ready to seize the day. But to be honest, I didn't really know what Whitby had to offer as far as "seizing" opportunities went. I knew it had a lighthouse and an Abbey. Both sounded pretty cool, so I figured I would start there. What I...
“Why Are You Going to Whitby…??”
When my English friends heard that I was headed to Whitby next (a small coastal town in England), I often got the same response: "Why are you going to Whitby??" I was constantly defending my decision. But the truth was, I didn't really know exactly why I was going...
You Can’t Leave London Without Having Afternoon Tea
Always - always - make friends with the locals. They know what's up. It all started with my English friend saying, "You can't leave London without having afternoon tea!" And before I knew it, I had a tour guide for the day. Our grand adventure began taking an elevator...
My Hostel Was Evacuated For a Bomb Threat
Sometimes traveling is the most rewarding thing you'll do. Sometimes it's the scariest. This morning I decided to go on an adventure. Before I left to travel the world, I worked for a consulting firm that has offices around the world. I was curious to see the London...
Charged Extra For More Tortilla Chips
Ever since traveling abroad, I’ve been skeptical of “Tex-Mex” joints. I don’t trust them. At one point I thought maybe I was being ridiculous, but then I saw this on a menu: And then I remembered I was being completely rational in my thinking. Mexican bean salad and...
A Banksy Scavenger Hunt
Remember when Banksy was like super cool and cutting edge? You know, like 8 years ago? Yeah, I never got the memo that he phased out ... *whispers* I still think he’s super cool. When I started making my to-do list for London, I knew that I wanted to see his graffiti....
Brixton Village Is a Cooler Deep Ellum
Back in Dallas, there's a neighborhood called Deep Ellum. It's a grungy scene that's absolute perfection. With solid food, music, and street art, it's hard to find fault with it. It's my favorite spot in all of Dallas. Brixton is better. Way better. To get a little...
A Very Expensive Hug
Preface: never let a drunk guy give you a hug. Such intrigue, right? Ok, here's the story: A couple of days ago, my friend Jo (the Aussie) and I were invited to a super posh night out with our local friends. Except that we hated every minute of it. Don't get me wrong,...
Camden Market, Take All of My Money
I'm not even sure how I should explain Camden Market. It's like a mix of tourist knick knacks, ballin' clothes, and steam punk meets rave stores. Like, what the heck. I did find a pair of shoes that I was super tempted to buy. Maybe it's a good thing that I'm...
London Walking Tour of Movie Sets and Protests
If you say free walking tour, I'll come running. It's so convenient to get the highlights in an organized format. Otherwise, I would be bouncing around like a bunny across London. And I'm not sure if you're aware, but London is huge. The tour started at 10am, and our...
Ferries, Trains, and Tubes – oh my!
*this post is brought to you by a double shot of espresso* Early this morning, I headed to the Dublin Port to catch a ferry to Holyhead. There I would take a train to Euston Station, and from there, I would take the tube to my hostel near London Bridge. About 9 hours...