Medieval versus Modern by MilesToGo

If you had three weeks to spend traveling through England, where would you go? Miles to Go, a new RealTravel member, is currently finishing up her three week tour of England, and shares both “Practical Information” and “Impressions” as she goes. Her planned itinerary includes: Canterbury, Salisbury, London, and more.

Here’s an excerpt from journal of Canterbury, Medieval versus Modern:

“How do you lose a cathedral? We did…or we didn’t lose it exactly we just couldn’t see it until we were right at the front gate (next to the Starbucks). The side streets are so narrow that you really can’t see any distance. The cathedral was awe-inspiring. The light shining through the stained glass windows lit up the interior and the lovely carved stone. Every time I’m in a cathedral I marvel at the workmanship and wonder how it was done without power tools. The medieval timbered buildings housed everything from book stores to pharmacies.” (more…)

See how she traveled through England by visiting her travel blog. Questions? Leave a comment on her photos or journals, or visit our Europe Forums.

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Caroline in Asia in Bangkok

Much to her surprise, Caroline in Asia recently visited Bangkok, Thailand during the 60th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession to the throne:

“After looking around the Wat for awhile, we looked for the Grand Palace, but we soon found that it was closed due to a ceremony for to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the King’s ascension to the Thai throne. In honour of this mod-5 celebration, the entire city seems to be drapped in yellow; from Christmas-tree like lights lining the roads, to beautiful flowers framing pictures of the King along alley-ways to nearly every single Thai person wearing a yellow polo shirt. It’s quite incredible. We’ll have to go to the Palace on Thursday when it reopens after these festivities.” (more…)

For more information on current events in Thailand, visit Discovery Thailand and the Bangkok Post

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