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Oxford

I recently had the chance to visit the collegiate town of Oxford and was shown around by some friends who study there. When thinking of Oxford from an American perspective one might conjure up images from Harry Potter or of grand historical buildings with hard working students locked away in corners studying. Oxford is a must see for anyone visiting the UK and I was lucky enough to visit during St Giles Fair, which happens every year on the Monday and Tuesday after St Giles Day. We only spent a a day and a half in Oxford which was not enough time to see all the sites but we did get a good feel of the town. I plan on going back and being a bit more thorough next time!

Harrogate, Knaresborough, & Lincoln

It's been an absolute whirlwind since I first arrived in the UK. I flew in last Saturday and haven't stopped traveling since then. I went to a friend's wedding on Sunday in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, which is famous for its famous baths, and Betty's Cafe. While we were up north in Yorkshire we decided to stop by Knaresborough on our way before heading to Lincoln in Lincolnshire.