Nassau stands as the capital and commercial center of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. About seventy percent of the Bahamian population resides here. Nassau, formerly known as Charles Town, was founded in 1670 by British settlers. At one time, the colony became a pirate haven and this history is well documented in the Pirate Museum in downtown.
Read MoreIt's the middle of January and part of my grad school's abroad program itinerary is to visit Perouges. A medieval walled town just north of Lyon. The oblong town traces its roots back to 8th century, according to locals, and was home to artisans, bakers, weavers, farmers, and the nobility. It was a stop along the way for nobles getting to Paris, the heart of the nation.
Read MoreThe Kennedy Space Center in Port Canaveral, Florida is an educational theme park geared towards rocket enthusiasts. The rocket garden near the entrance pays homage to their functional brothers who launch into space from Port Canaveral. The Space Center is the tourist arm of a working launch facility.
Read MoreCamden Town in London, most famous for the Camden Lock Market is a very eccentric place. Vendors line up inside and outside the market. There are goods, food, and just about everything you can imagine that is handcrafted or an antique. T
Read MoreWells Cathedral is known for its Gothic style (the first cathedral to adopt such style in England) and has been standing since 1175. Besides its history, the church likes to boast that it is perhaps the most beautiful cathedral in England, and I cannot disagree. The hidden gardens and sprawling grounds are magnificent.
Read MoreFollow the Thames to the west, away from London and you'll stumble upon Windsor. Hosting one of the official residences of the British Royal Family at Windsor Castle, the would be small city is a major tourist attraction.
Read MoreWindsor Castle is an official residence for the Royal Family nestled away in Windsor, England, about 23 miles away from London. A portion of the castle is open for visitors to see and experience the living spaces of royalty. No touching anything of course, but the rooms are gilded with gold and silks.
Read MoreLongleat is an English home in Warminster, home to the Marquesses of Bath. It served primarily as a residence and today has been renovated to be a family destination, with tours of certain parts of the house, a theme park, a safari park, gardens and a cafe.
Read MoreThe Victoria and Albert Museum or "V&A" is a staple in London, England. They claim to be the world's "leading museum of art and design" and I won't argue with that. The walls are adorned with pieces, modern and antiquated. My first brush with this place came as a school assignment back when I was studying abroad in London. I returned with friends recently as we made a pit stop in London.
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