I don’t know what it is about it, but I absolutely love London. And I say that as someone who hates big cities. I struggled so much more in Edinburgh, Scotland than I ever have in London, despite London being bigger and more populated. Basically, London is one of my two favorite destinations (so far, at least), with Oman being […]
Loving Life in London, Even if You’re Broke
What are you even saying?
Okay, I’ll be honest. I kinda keep forgetting I have a blog. I haven’t been keeping up with writing anything, and the few ideas I’ve had so far have flopped. Not to mention that I haven’t been able to travel much lately, so I don’t have new places to write about. So, to get me back into the swing of […]
Crazy People in Cardiff
Oftentimes, the best places to visit are in your own backyard. Don’t get me wrong, traveling abroad is amazing, and if you have the option, then you should definitely do that. But when you’re looking for a shorter trip, lower budget, and/or shorter commute, sometimes national travel is your best bet. This was the case for me over my Easter […]
Beauty by the Sea: How to Spend a Trip to Aberystwyth, Wales
While I admit I haven’t been to many parts of the world yet, I don’t imagine how many places could be more beautiful than Aberystwyth, Wales. I know, big, scary Welsh word. It’s pronounced (Ah–burr–rist–with), and it means ‘Mouth of the River Ystwyth’, one of the rivers in town. Aberystwyth is a town in mid-Wales, along the coast. It’s absolutely […]
An American Student’s Guide to UCAS
If, as an American student, you decide to study in the UK, you will almost undoubtedly encounter the UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) application. It’s essentially the British version of the Common App. It’s pretty straightforward, but it’s not written for international students. Differences in terminology and some parts of the application can make the UCAS difficult and confusing […]