Go See London, Go See France: Do Not Defer Your European Getaway Another Second!
My most memorable vacation that I ever went on was to London. Before I left, I spent a day adding additional U.S. passport pages, packing my power converters, and exchanging currency. I had always wanted to go to London. Filled to the brim with culture and history, I became engulfed in this ancient yet novel city. Unlike some of the most populated cities we know today, London is refreshingly void of steel skyscrapers and smoggy factories. The week I spent there only knew sunshine and all I needed was to throw on a jacket. Everyday was something completely different than the one before, and as soon as I can get another opportunity, you can find me in London.
A lot of people get discouraged from traveling because of the preparation involved. My mom is one of those people. She cringes at the thought of having to spend days packing for a trip, or waiting on an endless line for a new passport; she would rather just not deal with it. Don’t let the planning that comes with traveling keep you from experiencing something life-changing. You would never get to know all the great things you were missing out on.
London is the place to go if you love art in all its forms. Even the street art was beautiful. The huge stone buildings, the tall shining statues, and the abundance of music made going to London a completely consuming experience. Even just walking down the streets of London is like walking through a living, breathing museum. I spent a day at the Victoria and Albert Museum, or just the A and V Museum. Historical artifacts that span hundred or even thousands of years all sat in a huge room, and I had to walk around multiple times to make sure I saw it all. Exhibits of all kinds – from fashion to ancient, crumbling artifacts – were on display, and I left feeling pretty insignificant in comparison.
My stop the next day was the Tate Modern Museum. I was little hesitant about a modern art museum, because I generally wasn’t very impressed with modern art. However, upon entering the monstrous building, I was instantly impressed. Getting to not only look at but interact with the art pieces made the Tate a very different kind of museum experience. Some of the pieces held very strong messages, and I left the museum feeling inspired.
My absolute most memorable experience of the trip was getting to go to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. I have an obsessive love for William Shakespeare and his work, and getting to see them performed in their element was just amazing. Since I had successfully raided the gift shop, I was a little low on money, so I opted to see the play as a “groundling.” The play was breathtaking, and although my feet hurt a little, getting to stand at the foot of the stage was incredible.
If there is somewhere you’ve always wanted to go, whether it’s London, Paris, or Tokyo, just go. Something is calling you there, and probably for good reason. So get yourself a new passport or add new passport pages, pack your bags, and be ready for the trip of a lifetime.
Waiting in Line – Shakespeare in the Park – Merchant of Venice
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