“Are you going to England on your trip? You might be there for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee!”
The what?! I had no idea what the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee was as I initially planned my European Backpacking Adventure. Research explained this was a significant moment in British royal history – a celebration to honor Queen Elizabeth II’s 60-year reign on the throne. To date, Queen Elizabeth II is only the second monarch to ever reach the Diamond Jubilee milestone. A little bit of pomp & circumstance and little bit of party & celebration? Sign me up! I strategically arranged my backpacking trip to include a stay in London for this historic event. But as I quickly learned, there are ups and downs to travel during a special event…
Let’s begin with our best foot forward…