Tag Archives: Culture

Day at the Museum(s)

Posted on March 17, 2011 by ShannonElizabeth

In DC and checking out the museums: The Smithsonian’s American History and Natural History Museums + The Holocaust Museum. Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, East Coast Excursions, Steals & Deals, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged American History Museum, Culture, DC, History, Museums, National Holocaust Museum, Natural History Museum, Sightseeing, Smithsonian Museum, Travel, US | Leave a comment

A Day at the Museum

Posted on January 6, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Spent a few hours at the Natural History Museum — delightful! Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture | Tagged Culture, England, Imperial War Museum, London, London Museums, Museums, Natural History Museum, Photo, Review, Science Museum, Sightseeing, Snow, South Kensington, Tate, Tourism, UK, Victoria and Albert | 1 Comment

‘Wicked’ and Wine!

Posted on November 7, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Checked out Wicked at the Apollo Victoria theatre in London on Thursday, followed by a trip to Mildred’s and Gordon’s Wine Bar on Friday! Reviews: Gordon’s Wine Bar & Mildred’s. Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, Steals & Deals, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Apollo Victoria Theatre, Art, Bar, Culture, England, Gordon's Wine Bar, Leisure, London, Mildred's, Musical, Soho, Steals and Deals, Theatre, UK, Vegan, Vegetarian, Victoria Underground, Wicked, Wine | 2 Comments

Arsenal v. AZ Alkmaar!

Posted on November 5, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Hit up the Arsenal v. AZ Alkmaar game. Brilliant! Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Arsenal, Arsenal FC, AZ Alkmaar, Champions League, Culture, Emirates, EPL, Football, London, Stadium, UK | 3 Comments

Harry Potter plus the National Gallery & Buckingham Get a Visit!

Posted on October 4, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Saturday fun: National Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Platform 9 3/4… now I have been relegated to the library to handle my readings! Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, European Excursions | Tagged Art, Buckingham Palace, Culture, England, Harry Potter, King's Cross, Leisure, London, National Gallery, Platform 9 3/4, Pub, Sightseeing, Travel, UK, Van Gogh, Vegetarian | Leave a comment

Scotland's at the top!

Posted on August 20, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

The reason behind why Scotland is one my must-see destinations. Continue reading →

Posted in European Excursions, Random Thoughts, Scotland | Tagged Culture, Gerard Butler, Gerard Butler Photo, Scotland, Travel | 3 Comments

Festivals Galore: Mark Your Calendars

Posted on August 3, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Festivals in the UK and surrounding European countries that we should definitely put on our calendars! Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Culture, Drama, europe, Events, Festivals, France, Germany, History, Italy, London, Russia, Spain, Theatre, UK | 3 Comments

The Good, the Bad and the Bleh of Manchester

Posted on February 28, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Our fun in the northern part of England: Manchester. Reviews: The Thistle Hotel, The Manchester Cathedral, The Manchester Museum, Bella Italia Restaurant. Continue reading →