And Traveling the World
I can’t get enough of the Cotswolds. If there’s one part of England I love for weekend getaways from London, it’s here. Golden stone houses, storybook villages, and sheep-filled pastures are my perfect fairy tale. So I’m excited to return to the area to spend 36 hours in Cirencester.
Winter is here. London’s frosts are growing thicker every morning, and the sun is setting earlier each day. If you’re traveling to Britain this season and want a local’s advice for what to carry in your bag, here’s my essential winter packing list for London. These 6 items will help you pack efficiently and hit the ground looking like a local.
You know that viral video? The one that shows people getting the results of their DNA tests? And getting emotional when they realize their prejudices against other people are actually against themselves? Yeah, that one. Well today I received the result of my own DNA test in London, and there are some equally surprising lessons in it.
Happy Thanksgiving! As an expat, one of the most common questions I get asked on Thanksgiving is about the history of the holiday. I haven’t studied the subject in-depth since I was 7, so I’ve often struggled to articulate the story of Thanksgiving. But I’m going to remedy that with this post.
