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My Euro Work Trip – Part One, London and Krakow

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I’m in Budapest right now, grappling with my emotions. Wait…Let me back up a few days. In my previous post, I mentioned that I was going on a work trip, but I was going to sneak some fun into it as well. I started in London, which despite the rainy, cold weather, I still freaking love. This time I stayed… Read more »

Home from My Thanksgiving Abroad

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I’m back in Austin. Actually, I got home late Monday night but as soon as I got up on Tuesday morning, I’ve been running with work, a follow-up visit with the doctor, and a suddenly active social life… Since I like to relive my travels, y’all are going to have to listen to me recount my week in London before… Read more »

My U.K. Adventure – Part Seven, London Pomp and Wanderings

My final day in London dawned somewhat sunny, which was a surprise to me since the Weather.com app claimed it was going to be full-on raining all day (I also learned on this trip that the app is less than reliable in England). I scrambled out of bed so I wouldn’t waste a minute more of the day. I jumped… Read more »

My U.K. Adventure – Part Six, London History

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Tower of London

I woke up the next morning after “the best concert ever” experience a little later than anticipated. The sun streaming through my window finally motivated me to get up and get going while the nice weather lasted. Moving through the Tube station like an old hand, I hopped on the train I needed to take me towards the Thames, Tower… Read more »

My U.K. Adventure – Part Five, London Culture in All Forms

Adam Ant in London

I woke up the next morning and believe it or not, was happy to see the steady rain. It sounds ridiculous, right? But if I was planning on spending the entire day in a museum, I was glad not to have beautiful weather outside. My hotel was selected in part because of its proximity to the British Museum, just over… Read more »