I’ve already talked about my top experiences of 2018. But I think it’s important to take these good kind of posts with a grain of salt—because travel is never as glamorous as it might seem. Which is why I like to share my worst travel moments every year! In 2017, I got really sick in… Read More My Worst Travel Moments of 2018
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2026! One of my favorite things about living in York is the plethora of independent businesses around town. About 65% of York’s businesses are independent (according to Indie York), and the city is a great location for foodies – there’s seriously something for everyone here! The city really sets itself apart with its… Read More The Best Restaurants in York, England
This fall was my five-year “study-abroad-aversary” from my year living in Nottingham! While I spent a lot of my study abroad traveling outside Nottingham in both the UK and Europe in general, I’ve been lucky to have lots of opportunities to return to my former study abroad stomping grounds. I spent several months with Notts… Read More The Best Daytrips From Nottingham
I’ve made no secret of the fact that the Lake District is one of my favorite places in the whole country. A lot of people don’t think about mountains when they think of England. They think of rolling green fields, small rural villages, and London. But the Lake District (or just the Lakes) has to… Read More Hiking Scafell Pike: England’s Highest Mountain
Today marks two years since I moved to England. It has been a huge journey, with a lot of ups and downs. Last year, I wrote an honest and very difficult post about most of the downs. You can go ahead and read about my 15 Harsh Truths About Living In England. But this year,… Read More What I’ve Learned About British Culture After 2 Years Living In England
Since moving to England almost two years ago, one of my favorite new hobbies is hiking. Living in York, I’m absolutely spoiled for choice with all the walking opportunities nearby! The North York Moors are less than an hour’s drive away, same with the Yorkshire Dales. Both of these national parks are stunning and with… Read More Flamborough Head: Hiking Along The Yorkshire Coast
UPDATED AUGUST 2020! York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe and one of the most-visited cathedrals in England. It is also the most iconic symbol of the city of York. The Minster towers over the city and dominates the skyline of this historic city. Having lived in York for nearly two four… Read More Where to Take the Best Photos of York Minster in York
Five years ago to the day, I packed up a suitcase and a backpack, went to the airport, boarded a plane, and officially moved to England for my year-long study abroad. September 9th, 2013. I woke up (even though I barely slept) the next day in England. My year living in Nottingham was by far… Read More 5 Years Since Nottingham: Reflections On My Study Abroad
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2026! York is arguably best-known for its history, but the food and drink scene in the city is exceptional. There are tons of amazing restaurants in York, and a lot of fantastic cafes and coffee shops. But York is definitely an excellent city for drinking and going out. Rumor has it that there… Read More The Best Bars and Pubs in York, England
The Lake District National Park, in Northwest England, is one of my favorite places in the entire country. I only visited this place for the first time in April 2017, but I have fallen in love fast. This is one of the most spectacular places in the UK, and also one of the highlights for… Read More The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to England’s Lake District
UPDATED MARCH 2022! As one of the most popular destinations in the North of England, York sees huge crowds of tourists every year. Having lived in York for a year and a half 3.5 years over 5 years now (!!), I love living here and having so much to explore in my own backyard! Being… Read More 20 Things to Do in York That Are Absolutely FREE!
London is the most visited city in Europe, and almost the most visited city in the world! If you’re traveling to the UK, chances are you’ll be hitting up London. While there are so many things to do in London (like these 25 places!), there is so much more to England and the UK than… Read More The 12 Best Daytrips From London
One of York’s many charming features is its collection of small, winding streets! These are called snickelways (sometimes spelled snickleways), and the city is absolutely full of them. If you visit, exploring them is one thing you must do in York! The word snickelway was coined by Mark W. Jones, a local author who wrote… Read More The Best Snickelways in York
One of the things I love most about living in Yorkshire are the outdoor opportunities everywhere you look. It is so easy to find beautiful hiking trails! I’m trying to make an effort to share more of my hiking adventures on the blog, as it has become such a passion of mine. Starting the Hike… Read More Walking From Whitby to Robin Hood’s Bay: One of My Favorite Walks in Yorkshire
London is one of the most-visited cities in the world, and with good reason. There is so much to see in just one city—like these 25 places! I visited London for a weekend in December (just before Christmas) both this year and last year. There are a lot of special places you should visit to… Read More 10 Places You Must See In London At Christmas
For my third year of college, I participated in a study abroad program for an academic year in Nottingham, England. Despite it being the most formative and decisive years of my life, I realized I’ve barely written about my experience on the blog! My study abroad experience changed me. My year living in England and… Read More 10 Reasons To Study Abroad
For any long-time readers of the blog, I don’t think it’ll come as any surprise that Peterborough Cathedral is one of my favorite places in all of England. I know I’m a huge fan of the Katherine of Aragon Festival that takes place in the beautiful Norman cathedral every year. But there are lots of… Read More 9 Reasons To Visit Peterborough Cathedral
One of my goals since moving to England in 2016 was to explore the area I live in—Yorkshire. And the Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the places I’ve really enjoyed visiting this last October! I loved my day hiking in Malham in February last year. Ingleton is a small village in the Yorkshire… Read More Waterfalls, Caves, and More: Exploring Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales
I can’t believe it’s been nearly 5 months since my last trip to the Lake District! The Lake District National Park is one of my favorite places in all of England. And I realized I still haven’t written about one of my favorite hikes—up to the top of Helvellyn! Helvellyn is one of the most… Read More Hiking Up Helvellyn In The Lake District
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2021! Having lived in York for over a year four years now (!), I really know this city – every nook and cranny, every snickelway, every street and every stone. York may be a small city geographically, but it is absolutely full of things to see and do. So much of York’s charm… Read More 18 Hidden Gems to See in York