Did you know that the University of Oxford is divided into 39 separate colleges? Each college functions as a micro-community with its own dorms, formal hall, library, chapel, and buttery; similarly, each student body has its own personality and quirks. On our third day in Oxford, my travel companion and I took the time to visit some of Oxford’s beautiful college campuses.… Continue reading
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An hour outside of London is one of England’s most beloved small cities. While perhaps frequently overlooked by neighboring London, Oxford is home to a renowned university, eye-catching scenery, and a bevy of cafés, restaurants, and museums. I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to return to this charming city; it was the last international destination I visited before Covid and is now the first international destination I’m visiting in almost 3 years.… Continue reading
They can be a charming addition to a building, a piece of treasured artwork, or a portal to another world (like the Mines of Moria in The Lord of the Rings). Since architectural photos are some of the best photos I’ve taken on my travels (see my post on architecture I’ve loved), I figured I would get a bit more specific with the artistic entryways and wall/window art that have prompted me to pause and enjoy.… Continue reading
There is truly nothing more timeless than a library overflowing with literature from the past and present. It’s decades of research, musings, and creative expression assembled in stacks and rows. The reader and the dreamer in me naturally crave these spaces, but of course, the part of me that desires order and structure finds solace in libraries as well.… Continue reading
You can learn a great deal about a city’s personality from its buildings, statues, and monuments. From skyscrapers to medieval churches to mural-coated facades, I’ve taken countless architecture shots wherever I go. With an expressive sky in the background and the right angle, these pictures can turn out to be absolutely magical.… Continue reading
