Going British
You can’t live in a different country for half a year and not assimilate into its culture somehow. This is how an American went British… sort of.… Read More Going British
Tag: Europe
Cheerio
For six months, I have lived and worked in a daydream. In a fairy tale of a place in the English midlands. In a mansion filled with unique souls, coming and going as they experience what the world has to offer. And with them, I have tasted a sweet piece of the world as well.… Read More Cheerio
Four Hands
When I accepted my position with Harlaxton over a year ago, one of my friends skipped the congratulations and immediately said he was coming to see me while I worked here. A couple of months later, two more from the same friend group said they were following suit. At the time, I really didn’t believe… Read More Four Hands
My Life at Harlaxton
I am living and working in a storybook of a place, but what is my life really like at Harlaxton Manor? This is it.… Read More My Life at Harlaxton
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Beast From the East
A rare snowstorm blew in from the east as Europe became white, but the castle I currently get to call home became Narnia. … Read More The Chronicles of Narnia: The Beast From the East
An Ode to Wales
Inspired by a life-fulfilling stroll, courtesy of Llandudno, Wales.… Read More An Ode to Wales
King of the Castle
OK, so it’s actually not a castle. In fact, people sometimes get a little offended if you call it a castle. It’s a manor house. Manor, castle, palace, mansion, dream, house. Whatever you want to call it… it is the most magnificent place I’ve ever seen, and for the next six months, I get to… Read More King of the Castle
When in Rome
October 18, 2014 Friends. Romans. Countrymen. Lend me your ear. They say all roads lead there. They say power was invented there. They say when you’re there, you should do as they do. I had a few hours to see this timeless place, but just as they say that Rome wasn’t built in a day,… Read More When in Rome
Vat City… Vat Vat City
October 17, 2014 Day three of my Italian adventure included a different country to add to my list! Well, sort of. We went to Rome and spent the entire day exploring The Vatican City, which is technically its own country because The Pope rules it. It was a perfect day filled with indescribable paintings, statues,… Read More Vat City… Vat Vat City
Time Travel
October 16, 2014 After leaving the magnificent island of Capri this morning, we took a ferry to Sorrento and then a train ride – the most crowded train ride of my life where people were shoulder-to-shoulder and a lap dog took up residence on my feet – to do a little time traveling. Well, not… Read More Time Travel
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