Tag Archives: London

Repatriation

Posted on October 23, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth">ShannonElizabeth ShannonElizabeth

Back in California and finding my place once again.Continue reading «Repatriation» Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Belsize Park, British Columbia, California, Family, Fitting In, London, Northern California, Repatriation, Road trip, Shit My Dad Says | Leave a comment

A New Chapter for the Traveling Scholar

Posted on October 13, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth">ShannonElizabeth ShannonElizabeth

The Traveling Scholar is ready to move on to the next chapter — get ready for another year (or two!) of incredible adventures in a whole new world.Continue reading «A New Chapter for the Traveling Scholar» Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Packing & Moving, Travel | Tagged Adventures, California, London, Moving, Packing, planning, Surprises, The Traveling Scholar, Travel | Leave a comment

Spotlight on London: Hackney

Posted on October 9, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth">ShannonElizabeth ShannonElizabeth

Spent the morning exploring Hackney — definitely an interest change from the streets of Belsize Park.
Review: Broadway Market, Hackney City FarmContinue reading «Spotlight on London: Hackney» Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Broadway Market, East London, England, Hackney, Hackney Broadway Market, Hackney City Farm, London, London Markets, Portobello Road, Sightseeing, Street Markets | Leave a comment

Borough & Billy Elliot

Posted on October 8, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth">ShannonElizabeth ShannonElizabeth

A delicious day with a sprinkling of Billy Elliot.Continue reading «Borough & Billy Elliot» Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged Billy Elliot, Borough Market, Camden, Camden Town, England, Friends, Lebanese Food, London, Mezza Express, Musicals, Restaurants, The Lion King, United Kingdom, Victoria Palace Theatre, Wicked | Leave a comment

Welcoming the New SPDers!

Posted on October 4, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth">ShannonElizabeth ShannonElizabeth

Goodbye SPD c/o 2010; Hello SPD c/o 2011!Continue reading «Welcoming the New SPDers!» Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels | Tagged Experiences, Grad School, Life, London, London School of Economics, LSE, Social Policy, Social Policy and Development, SPD, The Traveling Scholar, UK | Leave a comment

Saying Goodbye to London…

Posted on October 3, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth">ShannonElizabeth ShannonElizabeth

Saying goodbye to London in a few weeks… getting ready to start a new chapter of my life. Continue reading «Saying Goodbye to London…» Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Morsels, Planning, Packing & Moving, Random Thoughts | Tagged England, Friends, Goodbyes, London, London School of Economics, Moving, Packing, planning, Sightseeing, The Traveling Scholar, Traveling, UK, United Kingdom | Leave a comment

Free Wifi in London

Posted on September 24, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth">ShannonElizabeth ShannonElizabeth

Gotta love free wifi — here are some places to get hooked up!Continue reading «Free Wifi in London» Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged Central London, England, Free Wifi, London, UK, Wifi in London | 3 Comments

London: Public Transportation

Posted on September 23, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth">ShannonElizabeth ShannonElizabeth

Note to self: be grateful for public transportation… even if it CAN be inefficient sometimes.Continue reading «London: Public Transportation» Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged Bus 168, European Transport, Late Buses, London, London Buses, Metro System, Public Transportation, Tube, UK, US, US Public Transport | Leave a comment

Greenwich: East Meets West

Posted on September 21, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth">ShannonElizabeth ShannonElizabeth

A visit to Greenwich, home to the Royal Observatory (+ the Prime Meridian!) and the National Maritime Museum.Continue reading «Greenwich: East Meets West» Continue reading →

Posted in Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Bus 188, Bus to Greenwich, England, Exploring, Greenwich, Greenwich Market, London, London Day Trips, London for Free, London Markets, Museums, National Maritime Museum, Prime Meridian, Royal Observatory, Sightseeing, Travel, UK | Leave a comment

A Trip to Tower Hill

Posted on September 20, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth">ShannonElizabeth ShannonElizabeth

Did some work near the Tower of London — not a bad place to spend some time.Continue reading «A Trip to Tower Hill» Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | Tagged England, Exploring London, Hampstead, London, London Buses, London Neighborhoods, Sightseeing, Starbucks, TFL, Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Experience, Tower of London, Traveling, Tube, UK | 1 Comment