As of today I’ve been living in London for exactly one year. I thought it’d be fun to record some of the things I’ve learned since arriving. GENERAL THINGS: Living abroad… is not always fun and exciting. There are times when little tasks become more frustrating and difficult when you’re out of your comfort zone in […]
January 21, 2013
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Craft Beer Co. in London
My husband Jim and I spent a large portion of our afternoon at Craft Beer Co. yesterday – a great place to hang out to avoid the snowy cold day in London! Where: In Central London in the Clerkenwell neighborhood. The location I’ve linked to is the original location, which is what my review this […]
January 18, 2013
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Italian Brew Pub – Il Birrificio di Como
Where: Como, Italy. A few minutes off the Como Sud exit on the A9 highway. See map. Why you should visit: In a description I read online, they call themselves the “beer kingdom” (Il Birrificio di Como) and I can understand why after visiting the brewery and restaurant. The massive space inside could fit every […]
January 18, 2013
Skiing in the Italian Alps
Tunnels, Tolls & Easy Driving Milan Malpensa airport to Courmayeur was a 130 mile drive. Our GPS didn’t work but we decided to venture on anyway using only the directions we printed out online. In a foreign country with no knowledge of the roads, I would usually not recommend this strategy! But, surprisingly, it was […]
January 8, 2013
Wassailing at Weston’s Cider Mill, England
My husband Jim discovered “wassailing” in a regular beer publication he reads. We are always looking for opportunities to see something new, and especially to check out local activities in and around England. When we spotted an event at Westons Cider Mill, we embraced it as a chance to see more of the English countryside and […]
January 4, 2013
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Finding Writing Inspiration at London Pubs
January 4th, 2013. I needed writing inspiration, as well as a break from the coffee shop chains of Costa, Caffe Nero, and Starbucks that I usually spend time at these days while imagining I’m going to my office to get some serious work done. I’ve been reading a book entitled A Readers Guide to Writers London. […]
January 3, 2013
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My Favorite Cities for Seeing Architecture
Disclaimer – I know absolutely nothing about architects or styles of architecture! My own personal opinion of memorable architecture that I see and love is represented below based on my recollection when visiting each of the cities. Open to change at any time… 1.) VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Check out the Vienna sightseeing site for architecture for all […]
January 3, 2013
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Cycling Favorites
List open to change at any time as I travel to new cities!! – But so far, here are my favorite places for cycling throughout Europe. 1.) COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – known as one of the most “bicycle-friendly” cities in the world. See my Copenhagen Experience post on this. 2.) BARCELONA, SPAIN – we rented bicycles while […]
January 21, 2013
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