We got lost. As Sami, Sophie and I hurried past museums, ships and theaters, searching for any sign of a theater called The Scoop and imploring locals for directions, we realized just how extensive London’s Southbank really is. Before that night, our group visited...
When I came to London, I expected everyone to drink tea. It’s certainly a stereotype, complete with raised pinkies and gossiping over crumpets, but I was surprised at how little tea percolated into everyday English culture. Regardless, one quiet afternoon, five of us...
In order to pay for fish and chips, British flag swag and excessive amounts of English breakfast tea in London, I took a temporary food service job earlier this summer. As I trained, all of the veteran servers gave me plenty of advice. I was told to smile and...
Despite all of the rattling, screeching, and beeping that composes the soundscape of London’s subway, all of its passengers are relatively silent. Most Londoners generally are, I’ve noticed, and really only speak to people they know. Perhaps it’s for safety reasons....
I didn’t want to say anything. Our professor told the group that the musical “Once,” based on a movie I’d seen years before, was simply a love story between two people that met at an Irish pub. As we strolled into the theater, and as we were all swept away by the...
