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With tennis and basketball courts, paddle boats and duck ponds, baseball and soccer fields, zoos and picnic areas, American parks are the epitome of recreation and relaxation.
It wasn’t until coming to London that I discovered another side to parks that distinguishes them from the American tradition. Aside from being larger than any park I’ve ever [...]

It may not be as wacky as Wonka, but Cadbury World has the same uncanny ability to induce a childlike sense of wonder and awe at both the work and the fun that goes into making some of the most delicious chocolate ever.

The plaques may be understated enough that one may pass by without noticing, but they offer more than 800 pieces of history that streets signs (like those in America) do not.

Another great aspect of the hostel is the free breakfast. Each morning there is a choice of cereal and milk (or yogurt) plus a fruit plus a drink OR pancakes, waffles, etc. plus a drink (the latter option changes daily).

The Louvre Museum is an all day venture. Have a big breakfast and make sure you stretch because it is enormous.

In the end, RyanAir offers safe, fast, cheap, and easy passage to your destination, and for students in Europe, that’s really all that matters.

A good Couchsurfer puts time and effort into the creation of a profile, the sending of couch requests, and the selection of potential hosts. After all, it’s about presentation of self.

The Old Port is instant satisfaction for anyone who likes the water. Other than seeing the innumerable boats that make their home here, if you hug the water on the right and take the path that’s there, you’ll get an eyeful of the Mediterranean Sea.

It is a rarity that one area can change so drastically from day to night that one might not recognize the same streets you walked on just hours before. The East End of London is one of these fascinating places.

From pocket watches and silverware to magnifying glasses and furniture, Portobello Road is most renowned for its selection of antiques. That is where you begin your journey.