Despite having moved back to California in 2015, the traditions of a British Christmas have stuck with me since my year living in London. Holiday customs vary all over the world, and the UK is no exception. Here are five of my favorite traditions I picked up while abroad that I love incorporating into my … More 5 British Christmas traditions you need in your life
I first read The Last Telegram by Liz Trenow when I was preparing to attend City University London last year. Trenow penned the story during her time studying the Novel MA at that same university. Fast forward to half way through my courses, when we were encouraged to find guest tutors. Trenow was the first person who came … More “The Last Telegram” by Liz Trenow
One of the first things I did after moving back to California from London was make a list of my favourite places to eat. I love a good meal, and many of my happiest vacation memories revolve around food. Without further ado, here are some of the places I enjoyed the most while living in … More My Favourite Eats in London
Bath is the sort of place I dreamed of visiting thanks to literature. Anyone who has read Jane Austen or Georgette Heyer knows about Bath and its vital role in 18th and 19th century British life. Although I was only in Bath for two days, I was able to see the four things at the … More Bath
Last week, we left London for a two day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon. Although the trip was marred by three cancelled trains and some housing issues, my Aunt Jill, cousin Kendra, and I still managed to do some lovely sightseeing. I had always pictured Stratford-upon-Avon to be a town that was rife with tourists, and didn’t … More Stratford-upon-Avon
An American Astray 