Shelby's Travels

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  • France – Day 10 – Paris

    France – Day 10 – Paris

    Off to Paris for a few days!! I took the Chunnel from London to Paris, and it only took a little over 2 hours. First thing I was able to do once I got in was meet up with my friend Demi. Demi was an exchange student senior year of high school from the Netherlands.… Read more

  • UK – Day 9 – London

    UK – Day 9 – London

    Wow what a beautiful sunny day it was in London!! AGAIN! I’m really getting special treatment here… I think London wants me to move there👀 lol Starting off we were able to enjoy a warm drink and pastry in Hyde park before we were off to the races! My one full day in London so… Read more

  • UK – Day 8 – Windsor / London

    UK – Day 8 – Windsor / London

    Ah lovely day!! We started by driving south to Windsor to do a tour of the Windsor Castle. We have very limited time in London so unfortunately we didn’t get to do more than tour the castle, but I’m glad we did! Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied working castle in the world.… Read more

  • UK – Day 7 – The Cotswolds

    UK – Day 7 – The Cotswolds

    Finally had a traditional English breakfast! Today was a big travel day. We started in The Lakes District and drove about 3 hours south to the Cotswolds region, starting in Stratford Upon Avon. This is supposedly the birthplace of Shakespeare and is actually the place he is buried. We browsed the town and visited the… Read more

  • UK – Day 6 – The Lakes District

    UK – Day 6 – The Lakes District

    Today we departed Scotland and began our roadtrip through England. But let me tell you, wow, this drive was so beautiful. It was unreal! Many pictures today! The Lakes District is Englands largest national park with 17 lakes. Famously known from Taylor Swifts song, The Lakes. 😉 She wrote the song about a holiday she… Read more

  • UK – Day 5 – Edinburgh

    UK – Day 5 – Edinburgh

    Started the day by grabbing our rental car from the airport. We are heading out early tomorrow and the airport is out of the way, so this was just easier. But this was Matt’s first time driving on the left side of the road… with a manual on the left side… and in the rain!… Read more