36 Hours in Oxford: Punting, Wandering, Friending
I have finally travelled outside of London, but within England! I've already visited Edinburgh & Cardiff — which are in the UK, but in Scotland and Wales respectively — so our weekend trip to Oxford…
Friday Funday Cycling in London — Embankment to Notting Hill
Gigi and I are getting to know the city a bit, and are starting to meet new contacts within the London bike world. I attended an event at Look Mum No Hands…
Four Kindergarten Rules Every Road User Should Follow
I bought a bike! Everyone, meet Gigi! She's a sweetheart. We're about the same age, have similar interests, and both love the colo(u)r green. She's a Gumtree find (which is…
The Quintessential Sunday in London
After a long, grueling, and gray winter, Spring has arrived in London! And suddenly, I understand why people say London is their favorite. These bright, sunny, warm(ish) days are full of flowering…
Photo Essay: Chess Valley Walk
Today's weather was blergh-worthy, which means it was blog-worthy because on Sunday I had a treat of a beautifully, perfectly sunny day walking the Chess Valley Trail from Chesham to…
Cycling the Taff Trail from Cardiff to Castle Coch
Let me tell you about some of the easiest 16 miles I've ever ridden. Just outside Cardiff sits the Castle Coch, a small castle with impressive interior design. Running directly from Cardiff…
Today I cycled to the first place I remember feeling something familiar: the Animals in War Memorial. Weird, right? Except that this is one of a handful of places I remember vividly from my trip to London with the Missouri State Marching Band in college — ten years ago.
Why I Cycled to the Animals in War Memorial
Being an expat in an enormous, new city was understandably overwhelming at first, especially because I rarely knew where I was, or how to get anywhere, or what direction I…
Kensington pigeons unlucky in love
It's spring! And the pigeons are horny! Pigeons are a part of daily life in London. They're everywhere, hovering, waiting for you to drop any scrap of food. I'm also…
How the Oxford/Cambridge Women’s Boat Race Won the Day
I participated in a London tradition last week: The Oxford/Cambridge Boat Races. Just to be clear, my role in this situation was to drink Prosecco and take photos from the…
Four Bars in Edinburgh that are Too Perfect for Words (Almost)
If you can’t tell by now how smitten I was by Edinburgh, then this must be the first thing you’re reading on my blog. Welcome! I loved Edinburgh. Three nights…