Category Europe
[day 8] View of the Golden Horn from our Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey
From the rooftop terrace of our hotel, we had an amazing view of houses and the Golden Horn, an inlet of the Bosphorus, creating a natural harbor. The Bosphorus is a strait that splits Istanbul between the continents of Europe and Asia, and connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. Across the Golden […]
[day 7] Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
We arrived in Turkey by plane late at night and woke up with a busy plan ahead of us. Istanbul is a huge city, and we chose to explore the closest sights to us that morning. The old city part of Istanbul is called Sultanahment. The building in this photo is the Hagia Sophia, now […]
[day 6] Liverpool Street Train Station, London, United Kingdom
Europe is known for their elaborate train stations and this one was no exception. I’ve always been impressed by the excellent rail system that connects most points throughout Europe. This was a station close by Wendy’s new flat that was a hub for both the Underground and the long distance trains. This Liverpool Street station […]
[day 5] London by Night, London, United Kingdon
No trip to London can be complete without a stroll through the city by night. The sights in London light up and create reflections in the River Thames, the second longest river in the United Kingdom. In this photo, you can see the London Eye, a huge ferris wheel, as well as the Houses of […]
[day 4] Michael Jackson Memorial, London, United Kingdom
In London, where Michael Jackson’s 50 concert tour dates was set to begin soon, news of his death rippled throughout the city. At the Lyric Theatre, the Thriller Live show was originally created and performed to celebrate the accomplishments and musical influence of Michael Jackson, and it has now become a tribute to his life. […]
[day 3] Henman Hill, Wimbledon Tennis Championships, London, United Kingdom
Since I’m back in the states now, I’m going to still chronicle my trip, day by day. Lots of catching up to do! We were lucky enough to be in the UK during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. We paid for admission to the tennis grounds which were […]
[day 2] Brighton Gardens, Brighton, United Kingdom
I haven’t had time to update – finally doing it now! On my second day in the UK, I took a train in the morning to visit Kristin and to visit the beach city of Brighton! I haven’t seen her in a long time so it was great catching up. It was a sunny day […]
[day 1] London School of Economics (LSE), London, United Kingdon
After a long flight and some delays, I finally arrived in London this morning. It’s 8 hours ahead of LA time over here. A ride on the tube to the Russell Park station and a short walk later, I met up with Wendy! It’s been a while since I’ve seen her! Anyway, we had a […]
Venetian Masks, Venice, Italy
Strolling along the streets of Venice and along the many waterfronts, vendors and stores were filled with elaborate masks in all kinds of colors, designs and personas. A Venetian mask can be used for a multitude of purposes; to disguise class or identity, whether it is to be able to act without social confinements, act […]
Fontana di Trevi, Rome, Italy
Since I recently watched Angels & Demons, I’ve been thinking of my time in Rome – probably my favorite city in Italy. This Trevi Fountain has been my favorite fountain in the world (I really enjoy fountains). Both day and night, the fountain is beautiful and crowded by people fascinated by its intricacies. Located at […]
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