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Tag: London

  • The Ups and Downs of Travel During a Special Event

    The Ups and Downs of Travel During a Special Event

    “Are you going to England on your trip? You might be there for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee!”

    Diamon-Jubilee_sign_LondonThe 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…

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  • Rainbow

    I witnessed the most magnificent rainbow of my life. It stretched all across London.

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  • Fish and Chips at Tower Bridge

    I couldn’t leave London without having this traditional meal:

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  • Hogwarts, I’m coming!!

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    I don’t understand! I went all the way to King’s Cross, ran into the wall with the trolley, and nothing happened. So disappointing. I was hoping to start my masters at Hogwarts. I think the platform must’ve been out of service for all the jubilee events… Bugger!!