I spent a lot of my summer at the British Library doing research. It’s not exactly fun, but it is interesting. For a literature and history nerd, to be able to see, touch and read original texts from, say, London, 1820 is kind of thrilling. I’ve been focusing on newspapers (the gossipier the better!), romance [...]
Comments (1) More from my lovely trip to Bath! The Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum: The assembly rooms were closed for a private party, so we were not able to stroll through (though we did get to peek). They are large, airy and beautiful—and just like in the movies. The fashion museum is located in the [...]
Comments (0) Obviously, one thing to do in Bath is….visit the baths. I probably would have skipped the Roman Baths if I hadn’t gotten free admission as part of the group I was with, but I’m glad I went as it was actually quite cool to see. They are built over a thermal spring (and the [...]
Comments (0) I recently took a short trip to Bath and loved it so much that I think I might have to move there one day. It’s beautiful (and all the buildings match!), very walkable, and has lots of great shops. And then there are the famous sights like the Assembly Rooms, the Roman Baths, and…..
The Royal [...]
Comments (1) I recently returned from a trip to my mecca—the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. I’ve been to more than my share of museums lately, and this one is certainly the most fun and not just because you get a free pint at the end (though that certainly does not hurt).
It takes about an hour to take [...]
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