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By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 23, 2024June 24, 2024

Going to Edinburgh to See Taylor Swift

As I took my seat on the plane, stowing my bulging carry-on between my legs, I asked myself a question: Does it feel real yet? It hadn’t felt real when … Continue reading Going to Edinburgh to See Taylor Swift

Categories: Music, Personal, TravelTags: Edinburgh, Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 2, 2024June 24, 2024

Reflections on Living in London

It’s crazy to think that I’ve lived in London for almost three years now. It seems like just yesterday it was 2019 and I was washing dishes for a living. … Continue reading Reflections on Living in London

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: London, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

The Great Bookshop Crawl of 2023

The craziness that was the summer of 2022 saw an explosion in the phenomenon of bookshop crawling. For the uninitiated, a bookshop crawl is exactly what it sounds like. You … Continue reading The Great Bookshop Crawl of 2023

Categories: Books, Personal, TravelTags: Books, London, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 21, 2021July 10, 2023

Self Care with Nero

Exactly one week after I met up with George and Elizabeth, I traveled into Central London again. This time, it was a solo affair. I loved how quickly I could … Continue reading Self Care with Nero

Categories: Kingston Stories, Personal, TravelTags: Ancient Rome, Cinema, History, London, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 20, 2021January 3, 2023

Meeting Old Friends in a New City

Like any big city, London conjures up certain images. When you picture it, you’re probably picturing Central London and its many landmarks. I knew of course that living in Kingston-Upon-Thames … Continue reading Meeting Old Friends in a New City

Categories: Kingston Stories, Personal, TravelTags: Friendship, London, New Beginnings, Travel, University
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on November 25, 2021January 3, 2023

My First Week Living in Student Halls (Postgrad Edition)

When I didn’t get either of my preferences for student accommodation, I decided not to worry about it. So long as I had a place to sleep near campus, I … Continue reading My First Week Living in Student Halls (Postgrad Edition)

Categories: Kingston Stories, Personal, TravelTags: Growth, London, Mental Health, Self improvement, Travel, University
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on August 21, 2021August 21, 2021

Showing Faraway Friends Around My Home City

I’ve mentioned a few times on this blog over the past year how I haven’t gone out much since the COVID-19 pandemic. Whenever each lockdown was lifted, I kept on … Continue reading Showing Faraway Friends Around My Home City

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Bristol, Friendship, Mental Health, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on August 18, 2021

Preserving the Past Part 3: Post-Graduation Travels in the USA

The intent of this little series has always been to reflect on my obsession with preserving the past, which I’ve always gone about in the same basic way: externalizing the … Continue reading Preserving the Past Part 3: Post-Graduation Travels in the USA

Categories: Personal, Travel, WritingTags: Creativity, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Travel, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on April 22, 2020

Cruising Around the Caribbean – Part 6

After leaving Mexico, we had one full day at sea before we disembarked at Galveston. We were still cozily wrapped in the envelope of a dream, but now fleeting glimpses … Continue reading Cruising Around the Caribbean – Part 6

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Cruise, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on April 17, 2020

Cozumel – Part 2

By the time the shuttle bus for the cooking class arrived, we were pleasantly buzzed from our cocktails at Fat Tuesday. We had to sign a waiver thing in case … Continue reading Cozumel – Part 2

Categories: Food, Personal, TravelTags: Cooking, Food, Mexico, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Cozumel – Part 1

Our third and final port of call on the cruise was Cozumel, an island across from Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. We docked on the western side of the island, on the … Continue reading Cozumel – Part 1

Categories: TravelTags: Cruise, Mexico, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on April 7, 2020April 7, 2020

Belize

I’ve always been intrigued by mysterious places. I’m a sucker for anything that’s off the beaten track. Enclaves, anomalies, curious mixtures- be it geographic, linguistic, cultural, whatever. Quiet, inbetweeney places. … Continue reading Belize

Categories: TravelTags: Beach, Belize, Blog, Caribbean, Travel

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