If you’re currently in London and looking for something Halloween-ish to pass the time, consider passing by the newly opened Jack the Ripper Museum in Whitechapel. Open every day from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, the controversial and interactive museum gives visitors the perspective of the victims, inviting you to solve the mysterious and chilling … More Jack the Ripper Museum, London
Confession: I love to travel. It isn’t surprising. I was born from travel. It’s in my blood—if my father hadn’t left Spain for America in the 1970s, he wouldn’t have met my mother. If my mother hadn’t spent the previous year studying abroad, they wouldn’t have been able to communicate (her Spanish was far better than … More The Truth About Suffering from Fernweh
Only have a few days in London? There are so many sights to see that it can be an overwhelming task to take on The Big Smoke. The other day, a lady at church asked me what I would recommend she see if she ever got the chance to visit London, and this was the … More London at a Glance
In addition to learning spelling differences between British and American English, there are some other things that are helpful if you’re a first time pond-hopper. There are some obvious pronunciation differences between these two version of English that most people are already aware of, such as “aluminium” instead of “aluminum,” “herb” with an “h,” or the … More How to Pronounce British Place Names (without sounding like a git)
November 11 is an interesting day to experience in London. While in the United States it is Veteran’s Day, in the UK and Commonwealth it is both Armistice Day and Remembrance Day. These holidays are observed to remember those who fought in England’s wars, primarily the Great War (WWI). Everyone wears a red poppy to commemorate … More The Tower of London
An American Astray 