Rainy day on Brighton Pier (March 2023) Brighton is a city in the south of England, located right on the coast. It's a popular seaside resort with its history dating back to the reign of King George IV in the 1820s and 1830s, who used Brighton as his retreat. Since then, it's become a tourist … Continue reading Destination: Brighton, England
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Bath Cathedral and Roman Baths (March 2023) Bath is located in southwest England, about 115 miles/185 km from London. It is an elegant city which gained fame during the Georgian and Regency eras of the 1710s-1830s, due to its spas (hence its full name, "Bath Spa"). I'd been meaning to visit Bath for quite some … Continue reading Destination: Bath, England
Tower Bridge (March 2023) Although I would be in London for an additional four nights, it was my last full day of sightseeing in town before I would be using the rest of the time to take day trips from the capital. It was also my last day of staying with my friend "E," as … Continue reading Destination: London, England (St. Paul’s Cathedral, Mews Hunting, and Cheeky Nando’s– DAY 4)
House of Parliament and Big Ben (March 2023) My third day in London was a shorter and more-chill day: I was still battling jetlag and trying to catch up with rest, especially after two full days of non-stop sightseeing. Don't get me wrong: I love being busy on my travels, but I've come to realize … Continue reading Destination: London, England (Borough Market, Strolling the Thames, and Miscellaneous– DAY 3)
Chinatown London (March 2023) I woke up unbearably jetlagged after my first full day in London-- it was almost impossible to shake off sleep, as my body was fighting to adjust to the eight-hour time difference. My friend, "E," was very kind in letting me sleep in and even whipped up a delicious breakfast of … Continue reading Destination: London, England (Fighting Jetlag, Marylebone High Street, and Chinatown Eats– DAY 2)