In 2010, I decided England was, without a doubt, the place I wanted to be; and so started my four month journey into a world of Britpop, museums, cornish pasties, incredible architecture, and a never ceasing gaping mouth as I took this incredible, alluring country in.
King Arthur's castle in Cornwall
Cornwall is an incredible coastal town in the western most part of south-west England. It's England's most notable area for surfing, and has an incredible coastline, but coming from Australia, it doesn't really compare to our surf. The food, on the other hand, is delicious. Best known for their Cornish pasties which are a savoury pastry filled with beef teak, onion, potato and swede. Being a large dairy area, the other well known Cornish delicacy is clotted cream. The cream actually has a Protected Geographical Status under EU law, which means it can't be made anywhere else!
London, oh London!
Perpetually grey, London is an incredibly beautiful place with a rich history. History and culture nerds alike will melt. If you're a fan of both, add in the British accent and you might just explode. This vast city has something for everyone. Of course, the tourist attractions such as Big Ben, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, The British Museum, The National Gallery and The Tate Modern are must see destinations, but get into the nitty gritty of places like South London for a vibrant music scene and quirky nooks such as Brick Lane, or head to national events like Wimbledon and eat your strawberries and cream whilst sipping a refreshing Pimms and lemonade.
Stay tuned for more, coming soon.
Jayne x
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