Monthly Archives: June 2010

Carcassonne vs. Montpellier

Posted on June 19, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Trying to decide between Montpellier and Carcassonne for a stop-off between Nice and Barcelona… decisions, decisions!Continue reading «Carcassonne vs. Montpellier» Continue reading →

Posted in European Excursions, France, Planning, Packing & Moving | Tagged Adventures, Barcelona, Carcassonne, Castle, Eurail, europe, France, Journey, Marseille, Medieval, Montpellier, South of France, Train Travel, Travels | Leave a comment

Farewell, SPD!

Posted on June 16, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Goodbye, SPD! Exam #2 of 4 completed :)Continue reading «Farewell, SPD!» Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels | Tagged c/o 2010, Education, Exams, Friends, Grad School, London, London School of Economics, LSE, Masters, Social Policy and Development, SPD, UK, University | Leave a comment

1 down, 3 to go!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Only a few weeks left in London and I have a million things to do. Oh Lord.Continue reading «1 down, 3 to go!» Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged Dissertation, Exams, Final Exams, Ghana, London, London School of Economics, LSE, NHS, Physicals, Stress, Travel, Vaccinations | 2 Comments

Team USA!

Posted on June 13, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Watched Team USA tie England during the World Cup. Interesting experience for me as an Anglophilic American living IN England cheering against them. Go USA!Continue reading «Team USA!» Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged England vs. USA, FIFA, Football, London, Soccer, South Africa, Sports, Team USA, World Cup, Ye Olde Cock Tavern | Leave a comment

Planning for the Amalfi Coast

Posted on June 11, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Getting excited about Amalfi and the walk of the gods!Continue reading «Planning for the Amalfi Coast» Continue reading →

Posted in European Excursions, Italy, Planning, Packing & Moving, Travel | Tagged Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Hikes, budget, Eurail, europe, European Excursions, Ferries vs. Flights, Flights, Italy, Naples, Positano, Senteiro Degli Dei, Sorrento, Travel, Walk of the gods | 1 Comment

Scotland in the Summer

Posted on June 10, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Visiting Edinburgh? Check out the differences from summer to winter! Continue reading «Scotland in the Summer» Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh in the summer, Edinburgh in the winter, Edinburgh Photos, europe, Highland Photos, Highlands, Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Travel, UK, Visit | 1 Comment

The Revised Adventures of S-Squared

Posted on June 9, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

The newly revised adventures of S-Squared! Our travel plans for July 2010 are finally coming together!Continue reading «The Revised Adventures of S-Squared» Continue reading →

Posted in European Excursions, Family, Planning, Packing & Moving, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Amalfi Coast, Athens, Barcelona, budget, Dublin, Eurail, europe, European Travel, Excursion, Ferries, Florence, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Journey, Malta, Marseille, Monaco, Nice, San Sebastian, Saronic Islands, Spain, Travel, Tuscany | 2 Comments

Expedia 72 Hour Sale!

Posted on June 8, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

10% off with Expedia for the next 72 hours! Get on it!Continue reading «Expedia 72 Hour Sale!» Continue reading →

Posted in Steals & Deals | Tagged 10% off hotels, Discount Codes, europe, Expedia, Expedia Coupon, Expedia Discount Code, Hotel Bookings, Summer Travel, Travel, Travel Discounts | Leave a comment

Italia: Viaggio Numero Due

Posted on June 7, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Thinking about Italy — the third leg of our European excursion! New cities to explore :)Continue reading «Italia: Viaggio Numero Due» Continue reading →

Posted in European Excursions, Family, Italy, Planning, Packing & Moving, Travel | Tagged Amalfi Coast, budget, europe, European Travel, Eurotrip, Family, Greece, Italy, Malta, Rome, Sightseeing, Summer Travel, Train Travel, Traveling, Tuscany | 1 Comment

Birthday Madness

Posted on June 5, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Birthday celebration in Shoreditch at Casa Blue — oh what fun! :)Continue reading «Birthday Madness» Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged birthday, Casa Blue, Celebration, Dining, dinner, East London, Friends, London, London Restaurants, Raw Food, Saf, Shoreditch, Vegan | Leave a comment