Hello!
Sorry that I haven't updated the blog lately - I've been a busy bear! I've enjoyed trips in Wyoming, Colorado, and then a HUGE move across America! But I promise to get back to blogging before the end of this month about all my travels.
Also, I am currently on my way to LONDON, ENGLAND as I type this! It will be my second time out there, but this time my budget is a little bit tighter, so look forward to a blog post on how to do London on the cheap.
If you have a suggestion as to where I should travel to next (suggestions in the northeastern part of the United States for the year and international travel next summer) please leave a comment!
Happy travels!
Stanley DaBear
Stanley Doing What He Does Best....
Stanley eats at his FAVORITE restaurant in Prague - Budvarka. He loved it so much, he took that mug he's leaning up against home with him.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Conwy, Caernarfon, & Snowdonia National Park, Wales
March 2010
After our visit to the Lake District, we headed to Wales where we stopped briefly in Conwy for a quick bite to eat - unfortunately I forgot my notebook on the coach, so I was not able to record what eatery we went to. It's not a place you would want to go to anyway readers, as the staff was quite rude. Anywho, we got the chance to check out the castle walls around the city, and I picked up a small souvenir flag before we headed out.
After our visit to the Lake District, we headed to Wales where we stopped briefly in Conwy for a quick bite to eat - unfortunately I forgot my notebook on the coach, so I was not able to record what eatery we went to. It's not a place you would want to go to anyway readers, as the staff was quite rude. Anywho, we got the chance to check out the castle walls around the city, and I picked up a small souvenir flag before we headed out.
Cedric and I at Conwy Castle
After Conwy we headed to Caernarfon which was a GREAT town. We went straight to the castle for a tour and it was really cool! For those of you who don't know, Caernarfon is where the Prince of Wales (aka, the next King of England) has his coronation - they have the special throne and everything there on display. Prince Charles was the last one to be crowned but it won't be too much longer before Prince William gets the title! So, why is the future King of England called the Prince of Wales? Legend goes that, after he led a particularly nasty invasion into Wales, King Edward I of England promised the Welsh people that he would name "a prince born in Wales, who did not speak a word of English". Well, he did keep his word but good ol' Edward was quite the trickster - he named is his son, Edward II, Prince of Wales after his son was born. Edward II was in fact born in Caernarfon and did not speak a word of English, but he also went on to be one of the most embarrassing rulers in history. After his wife betrayed him, he was imprisoned at Kenilworth Castle (look for a later blog post about that!) and eventually he was executed - reportedly by having a fire poker shoved up his bum. Regardless of how Edward II ended up, however, that is why the future King of England is first dubbed the Prince of Wales.
Caernarfon Castle - that grey circle in the ground is where the Prince of Wales is dubbed!
Cedric and I on the wall of Caernarfon Castle
Inside a cannon at Caernarfon Castle - WATCH OUT!
After the tour of the castle, we also did a brief walking tour of the city. I really wish that we were able to spend more time there, but by the time the tour was done it was already getting dark and we had to return to our bed and breakfast. We stayed at a fabulous B&B in Caernarfon! The rooms were nice, the proprietors were very friendly, and the food was fabulous! Unfortunately, I do not remember the name of the place, however I do have it written down somewhere, so be sure to check back later for updates (hopefully it will be updated by the end of the summer). We had a fabulous view though!
This is the view from the B&B - the photo doesn't do it justice, the sea was RIGHT THERE and we had a great view!
The very next morning we packed up and headed out to go back to England, but on our way we went through Snowdonia National Park, which was GORGEOUS!
Mountains in Snowdonia National Park
And then we also stopped at Swallow Falls, which was worth the stop, but the stairs down there were VERY slippery!
Swallow Falls
Swallow Falls
I'm sorry that I don't have information on where to stay or where to eat, but hopefully I will be able to update that information soon. As far as what to see in Wales, I recommend taking it all in! Conwy was lovely to visit, Caernarfon was fascinating and fantastic, and Snowdonia National Park was absolutely breathtaking! I certainly hope to return again one day soon!
Happy travels!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Keswick, England and the Lake District
March 2010
After our brief stint in Scotland, my class traveled down to the Lake District in England. It was gorgeous - we stayed at a bed and breakfast in Keswick, England which has to be one of the most charming little towns I've ever been in (I'll try to update the blog later with the name of the B&B because it was a great place to stay). There were great little shops that lined the streets, and the views were spectacular. You had the lakes, there were meadows and grassy knolls (which my classmates said conjured up images of The Sound of Music where Julie Andrews goes running through the fields), mountains and absolute majesty.
We had time to explore the town where Cedric and I found the best little sweet shop ever, grabbed a bite to eat, and just spent some time down at the edge of the lake, watching ducks bobbing in the water. It was incredible. The next day we went to William Wordsworth properties - he was a major romantic poet back in the day and called the Lake District his home. First we visited Dove Cottage, which is where he lived earlier in his career, and then we went on to Rydal Mount which is a rather large estate where he lived later in his career. Both properties were extremely interesting, and at Rydal Mount we got a private tour with the couple who keep up the estate - we also had a sampling of wine and gingerbread, with a poetry reading! It was ridiculously English and a ridiculous amount of fun. So glad that we went!
After our brief stint in Scotland, my class traveled down to the Lake District in England. It was gorgeous - we stayed at a bed and breakfast in Keswick, England which has to be one of the most charming little towns I've ever been in (I'll try to update the blog later with the name of the B&B because it was a great place to stay). There were great little shops that lined the streets, and the views were spectacular. You had the lakes, there were meadows and grassy knolls (which my classmates said conjured up images of The Sound of Music where Julie Andrews goes running through the fields), mountains and absolute majesty.
We had time to explore the town where Cedric and I found the best little sweet shop ever, grabbed a bite to eat, and just spent some time down at the edge of the lake, watching ducks bobbing in the water. It was incredible. The next day we went to William Wordsworth properties - he was a major romantic poet back in the day and called the Lake District his home. First we visited Dove Cottage, which is where he lived earlier in his career, and then we went on to Rydal Mount which is a rather large estate where he lived later in his career. Both properties were extremely interesting, and at Rydal Mount we got a private tour with the couple who keep up the estate - we also had a sampling of wine and gingerbread, with a poetry reading! It was ridiculously English and a ridiculous amount of fun. So glad that we went!
A view of the lake in Keswick
William Wordsworth's famous "Daffodil" poem inspired this bit of graffiti that we found in a tunnel in Keswick, England.
Dove Cottage
From the grounds of Rydal Mount
Best little sweet shop ever!
Daffodils at Rydal Mount
Keswick, England
Where to eat...
Sweet Temptations
Stanley rating: *****
First of all, it's a bright pink shop which is totally enticing (and makes it easy to find). Secondly, they have lots of candy, fudge, ice cream, and coffee concoctions. The ice cream is good, the candy is delicious, and I ate a whole tub of cotton candy (aka candy floss) by myself. Totally worth it.
Recommended eats: Anything
The Wild Strawberry
Stanley rating: **
The food was okay (huge portions) but the service was only so-so.
Recommended eats: Fish and chips
What to see...
Everything! Make sure that you go down to the lake and take a nice stroll along the properties, stop into the many shops that are EVERYWHERE, and don't miss out on the Wordsworth properties (even if you have no idea who Wordsworth is, it is well worth a trip.
Where to stay...
I will try to update this section with the place that we stayed at a later date.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Jedburgh and Edinburgh, Scotland
March 2010
After our visit to York, we left England and went to Scotland!
After our visit to York, we left England and went to Scotland!
Leaving England...
Entering Scotland!
Our first stop was Jedburgh for a brief visit to see the ruins of the old abbey. It was gorgeous, and fortunately we had enough time to grab some lunch at Carter's Rest Cafe, which conveniently had very nice views of the abbey.
Jedburgh Abbey
Then we headed on to Edinburgh where we went on a walking tour of the city (from "new" town up through "old" town and ending at the castle), caught another play, and had THE BEST MEAL OF MY LIFE. Cedric The Gnome and I headed out to Rose Street one night because it's famous for having a whole bunch of pubs in one location. We passed pub after pub, uncertain of where to go and chose a place called the Rose Street Brewery. Best decision I have ever made! At first we weren't so sure - the pub was downstairs and then they had a tiny upstairs for the restaurant. When we first walked in, the restaurant upstairs was completely deserted, but we decided to give it a shot. It was amazing!
Looking up at Edinburgh Castle
From the top of the castle looking down on the city
I really wish that we had spent more time in Scotland, because I think it would be a really fun place to explore more. You could easily spend a week in Edinburgh alone, let alone the rest of the countryside! Hopefully my travels will take me here again someday....
Jedburgh, Scotland
Where to eat...
Carter's Rest Cafe
Stanley rating: ***
Good food, but it's a little pricey. The best part about it is the fantastic views of the abbey, which is right across the street.
Recommended eats: Grilled sandwich
What to see...
Jedburgh Abbey
Stanley rating: ****
It's gorgeous and has a great history; we didn't have much time to spend here, however, so I can't give you too many details on the place. The village looked quaint and is probably worth exploring.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Where to eat...
Rose Street Brewery
Stanley rating: ***********!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best place that I ate at the entire time that I was in the UK! The service was friendly and they had fantastic food. There's a pub downstairs and a smaller restaurant area upstairs. The upstairs area was quiet and had a very homey atmosphere. Oh, yeah, and the food was phenomenal!
Recommended eats: The lasagna, hunter's chicken, and - the BEST part - sticky toffee pudding. It was so good I could've went into hibernation afterwards and been satisfied for the rest of winter.
The Deacon's House Cafe
Stanley rating: ***
The food was good for a light lunch, and they had some really nice desserts available. A little pricey, especially since the portions aren't very big. They do have some great facts about Deacon Brodie though! (He's the man that inspired Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)
Recommended eats: Smoked salmon bagel
Cedric and I with Deacon Brodie
Happy travels!
Conventry and York, England
March 2010
After our stay in Stratford, our class headed towards the historic town of Coventry, England. For those of you who don't know, this is the town where Lady Godiva rode naked through the town, inspiring generations of people and a delicious chocolate company. In case you're wondering, yes, I do endorse Godiva chocolates. They can go on my treats list any time!
But the reason we stopped in Coventry was to see the cathedral. The old one, along with most of Coventry, was blown to smithereens by the Nazis during WW2. It's haunting to walk where the old cathedral had been, and then to walk through the new cathedral (which is a religious structure, but also serves as a reminder for peace and the consequences of war).
After a short stop in Coventry, we headed on to York. York is incredible! We stayed at the Ace Hotel which is a fabulous old hotel (supposedly haunted of course) that has everything from very affordable hostel-like rooms (which is where all of us students stayed) to nicer hotel-like rooms (which is where our professors stayed). The location is nice too, with quick access to several restaurants, bars, and other attractions (like the old stone wall that surrounded the city).
While in York, we went on a ghost tour which was a little cheesy but a lot of fun - and it made for a nice walking tour of the city and our guide was quite the story teller. We also did a tour of York Minster, which was fascinating. From an architectural standpoint, it's magnificent, from a historical standpoint it's awe-inspiring, and they do a great job at reminding people that it's a religious building, not something to simply gawk at.
All in all, York is a place that I would love to return to one day to spend more time there. The city is charming, the rich history appeals to me (starting from the Romans and working your way up to the present day), and it was a great place to visit.
Coventry, England
What to see...
Coventry Cathedral
Stanley rating: *****
Absolutely stunning, and it has great historical significance. Plus, if the old bell tower is open (one of the few things that remains intact from the old cathedral) there are great views of the city from the top.
York, England
What to eat...
The Hole in the Wall
Stanley rating: *****
Great place for lunch! It's right down the street from York Minster. They have a great menu with good English pub food. It's also got a good vibe, and even has a ghost story!
Recommended eats: Any of the burgers. They serve it on ciabatta buns with a great spread.
The Punch Bowl
Stanley rating: ****
Good pub food, drinks, and desserts! If you're traveling on a budget, this is right down the street from the Ace Hotel, which is super affordable. And ladies, not that I care since I'm a male bear, but the bar staff is pretty good looking. It seems like a pretty hopping place though, so don't go with a big group or you might have trouble finding a table.
Recommended eats: Their extra chocolate cake.
What to see...
York Ghost Tour
Stanley rating: ***
This might not be your thing, but if it is I would recommend going on a ghost tour through York. Our tour guide was a great little actor, and even though some of the stories were a bit cheesy, some of them could give you chills! It's also a fun way to tour the city at night.
York Minster
Stanley rating: *****
If you're going to go to York, you have to stop at the Minster. It's absolutely breathtaking. Well worth your time, especially if you're interested in architecture at all. And for all you history buffs out there, it has quite the fascinating story.
Where to stay...
Ace Hotel
Stanley rating: ****
The Ace Hotel is gorgeous, historical, has decent lodgings, and is SUPER affordable. Great for groups that are traveling together as they have several rooms with bunk beds in them.
After our stay in Stratford, our class headed towards the historic town of Coventry, England. For those of you who don't know, this is the town where Lady Godiva rode naked through the town, inspiring generations of people and a delicious chocolate company. In case you're wondering, yes, I do endorse Godiva chocolates. They can go on my treats list any time!
But the reason we stopped in Coventry was to see the cathedral. The old one, along with most of Coventry, was blown to smithereens by the Nazis during WW2. It's haunting to walk where the old cathedral had been, and then to walk through the new cathedral (which is a religious structure, but also serves as a reminder for peace and the consequences of war).
Inside the new cathedral in Coventry - one of the many beautiful symbols of peace
The old bell tower of the cathedral that was bombed during WW2 - it's pretty much all that's left
After a short stop in Coventry, we headed on to York. York is incredible! We stayed at the Ace Hotel which is a fabulous old hotel (supposedly haunted of course) that has everything from very affordable hostel-like rooms (which is where all of us students stayed) to nicer hotel-like rooms (which is where our professors stayed). The location is nice too, with quick access to several restaurants, bars, and other attractions (like the old stone wall that surrounded the city).
While in York, we went on a ghost tour which was a little cheesy but a lot of fun - and it made for a nice walking tour of the city and our guide was quite the story teller. We also did a tour of York Minster, which was fascinating. From an architectural standpoint, it's magnificent, from a historical standpoint it's awe-inspiring, and they do a great job at reminding people that it's a religious building, not something to simply gawk at.
All in all, York is a place that I would love to return to one day to spend more time there. The city is charming, the rich history appeals to me (starting from the Romans and working your way up to the present day), and it was a great place to visit.
Inside York Minster - this picture doesn't do it justice, it is far larger and far grander
Coventry, England
What to see...
Coventry Cathedral
Stanley rating: *****
Absolutely stunning, and it has great historical significance. Plus, if the old bell tower is open (one of the few things that remains intact from the old cathedral) there are great views of the city from the top.
York, England
What to eat...
The Hole in the Wall
Stanley rating: *****
Great place for lunch! It's right down the street from York Minster. They have a great menu with good English pub food. It's also got a good vibe, and even has a ghost story!
Recommended eats: Any of the burgers. They serve it on ciabatta buns with a great spread.
The Punch Bowl
Stanley rating: ****
Good pub food, drinks, and desserts! If you're traveling on a budget, this is right down the street from the Ace Hotel, which is super affordable. And ladies, not that I care since I'm a male bear, but the bar staff is pretty good looking. It seems like a pretty hopping place though, so don't go with a big group or you might have trouble finding a table.
Recommended eats: Their extra chocolate cake.
What to see...
York Ghost Tour
Stanley rating: ***
This might not be your thing, but if it is I would recommend going on a ghost tour through York. Our tour guide was a great little actor, and even though some of the stories were a bit cheesy, some of them could give you chills! It's also a fun way to tour the city at night.
York Minster
Stanley rating: *****
If you're going to go to York, you have to stop at the Minster. It's absolutely breathtaking. Well worth your time, especially if you're interested in architecture at all. And for all you history buffs out there, it has quite the fascinating story.
Where to stay...
Ace Hotel
Stanley rating: ****
The Ace Hotel is gorgeous, historical, has decent lodgings, and is SUPER affordable. Great for groups that are traveling together as they have several rooms with bunk beds in them.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Oxford and Stratford-Upon-Avon, England
March 2010
By the time my class had arrived in Oxford, I was absolutely exhausted (transcontinental flight + coach ride to Oxford = very sleep Stanley) but we had to get moving. We were allowed to wander around on our own before a quick tour of Oxford, so my good friend Cedric The Gnome and I decided to grab some lunch first. We were hoping to eat at the historic/infamous The Eagle and Child pub, but it was closed! Fortunately, we found a place right next door that served pretty darn good food. After grabbing some sandwiches, we decided to simply meander around Oxford for awhile. It's exactly what you would picture a town in England to be like - narrow streets, historic looking places, quaint shops - it was gorgeous. But, before we knew it, it was time for our tour around Oxford.
It was an okay tour - we walked by a lot of buildings instead of going into them, so it started to get a little boring after awhile. However, if you're a Harry Potter fan at all, Oxford is a must see. We got to go inside the infamous "Great Hall" that's located inside King's College, plus there were a billion other places that the guide pointed out as we walked by "This was used to film the library, this was used to film this scene," etc. etc. I've read all the books myself and have seen most of the movies, so that part was interesting.
However, I was more interested in the literary/historical connections. Some of my favorites? Seeing the area that inspired much of Alice in Wonderland (the tree that inspired the Chesire's cat tree is still standing for your viewing pleasure, and we learned that the REAL Alice actually had black hair. No one really knows where this blond business comes from). I was also curious as to why Oxford was seemingly spared during WW2 when so many other important parts of England were bombed to smithereens (Coventry was one of our stops - literally a phoenix rising out of the ashes). As our tour guide informed us, Hitler specifically avoided bombing Oxford because he had planned on using it as his headquarters once he won the war. Oxford was also fairly infamous for it's flip-flopping during the "Are we Catholic or are we Anglican" war that Henry VIII started. They just went with the flow, and many of it's religious buildings were spared for it.
After the tour we packed up and headed straight to Stratford-Upon-Avon aka Shakespeare Central! I was so excited for this because, as an English major, Billy Shakespeare is one of my favorite peeps. We spent two nights here, and it was fabulous. Not only did we get to explore all of Shakespeare's old hang outs (his birth house, Anne Hathaway's house, etc. etc.) we saw where he was buried, and we saw a fabulous rendition of King Lear performed by the RSC. AMAZING. As an extra surprise, our professors had the actor who played Lear come and eat dinner with us afterwards at The Dirty Duck (also knows as The Black Swan). It was beyond amazing. If you call yourself an Anglophile at all, Stratford-Upon-Avon is a must.
Oxford, England
Where to eat...
The Green Cafe
http://www.greenscafe.co.uk
Stanley rating: ***
At first I was so disappointed that The Eagle and Child pub was closed, but this place (right next door!) turned out to be pretty good. They had a variety of wraps and sandwiches and drinks.
Recommended eats: The free-range chicken wrap with mango chutney
What to see...
Tour of Oxford's campus
Stanley rating: ***
For the most part it was interesting, but it was long and could get a little boring at times. I do not recommend taking this tour if you're still a little jet-lagged.
Stratford-Upon-Avon, England:
Where to eat...
The Dirty Duck (aka The Black Swan)
Stanley rating: ****
I ate here two nights; the first night was not as good. It was buffet style, but it was mainly a bunch of American food (onion rings, chicken fingers, etc.) when I was hoping it would be more English pub food. The second night, however, was delicious! Soup, fish and chips, and a wonderful lemon concoction for dessert.
Recommended eats: Fish and chips
As You Like It Cafe
Stanley rating: ***
Great place to stop for a light lunch or snack. Right down the street from the Shakespeare Birthplace. Has good sandwiches, friendly service, and great treats available!
Recommended eats: The cupcakes! (Any of the grilled sandwiches are also good)
What to see...
If you like Shakespeare or historical things, just take it all in! The tour of Shakespeare's various properties (along with his final resting place) is a lot of fun. They've done a great job keeping the properties maintained, and you can learn a lot about this infamous man. If you're short on time, I'd definitely recommend Anne Hathaway's house and the actual birthplace. If you have time, catch a show! It's Shakespeare's birthplace - the theatre is practically guaranteed to be great!
Happy travels!
By the time my class had arrived in Oxford, I was absolutely exhausted (transcontinental flight + coach ride to Oxford = very sleep Stanley) but we had to get moving. We were allowed to wander around on our own before a quick tour of Oxford, so my good friend Cedric The Gnome and I decided to grab some lunch first. We were hoping to eat at the historic/infamous The Eagle and Child pub, but it was closed! Fortunately, we found a place right next door that served pretty darn good food. After grabbing some sandwiches, we decided to simply meander around Oxford for awhile. It's exactly what you would picture a town in England to be like - narrow streets, historic looking places, quaint shops - it was gorgeous. But, before we knew it, it was time for our tour around Oxford.
It was an okay tour - we walked by a lot of buildings instead of going into them, so it started to get a little boring after awhile. However, if you're a Harry Potter fan at all, Oxford is a must see. We got to go inside the infamous "Great Hall" that's located inside King's College, plus there were a billion other places that the guide pointed out as we walked by "This was used to film the library, this was used to film this scene," etc. etc. I've read all the books myself and have seen most of the movies, so that part was interesting.
The Great Hall
My friend, Cedric The Gnome, and I sitting down for a meal in the Great Hall
However, I was more interested in the literary/historical connections. Some of my favorites? Seeing the area that inspired much of Alice in Wonderland (the tree that inspired the Chesire's cat tree is still standing for your viewing pleasure, and we learned that the REAL Alice actually had black hair. No one really knows where this blond business comes from). I was also curious as to why Oxford was seemingly spared during WW2 when so many other important parts of England were bombed to smithereens (Coventry was one of our stops - literally a phoenix rising out of the ashes). As our tour guide informed us, Hitler specifically avoided bombing Oxford because he had planned on using it as his headquarters once he won the war. Oxford was also fairly infamous for it's flip-flopping during the "Are we Catholic or are we Anglican" war that Henry VIII started. They just went with the flow, and many of it's religious buildings were spared for it.
After the tour we packed up and headed straight to Stratford-Upon-Avon aka Shakespeare Central! I was so excited for this because, as an English major, Billy Shakespeare is one of my favorite peeps. We spent two nights here, and it was fabulous. Not only did we get to explore all of Shakespeare's old hang outs (his birth house, Anne Hathaway's house, etc. etc.) we saw where he was buried, and we saw a fabulous rendition of King Lear performed by the RSC. AMAZING. As an extra surprise, our professors had the actor who played Lear come and eat dinner with us afterwards at The Dirty Duck (also knows as The Black Swan). It was beyond amazing. If you call yourself an Anglophile at all, Stratford-Upon-Avon is a must.
Cedric and I at Shakespeare's grave
Just chillin with Shakespeare and his muses
Oxford, England
Where to eat...
The Green Cafe
http://www.greenscafe.co.uk
Stanley rating: ***
At first I was so disappointed that The Eagle and Child pub was closed, but this place (right next door!) turned out to be pretty good. They had a variety of wraps and sandwiches and drinks.
Recommended eats: The free-range chicken wrap with mango chutney
What to see...
Tour of Oxford's campus
Stanley rating: ***
For the most part it was interesting, but it was long and could get a little boring at times. I do not recommend taking this tour if you're still a little jet-lagged.
Stratford-Upon-Avon, England:
Where to eat...
The Dirty Duck (aka The Black Swan)
Stanley rating: ****
I ate here two nights; the first night was not as good. It was buffet style, but it was mainly a bunch of American food (onion rings, chicken fingers, etc.) when I was hoping it would be more English pub food. The second night, however, was delicious! Soup, fish and chips, and a wonderful lemon concoction for dessert.
Recommended eats: Fish and chips
As You Like It Cafe
Stanley rating: ***
Great place to stop for a light lunch or snack. Right down the street from the Shakespeare Birthplace. Has good sandwiches, friendly service, and great treats available!
Recommended eats: The cupcakes! (Any of the grilled sandwiches are also good)
What to see...
If you like Shakespeare or historical things, just take it all in! The tour of Shakespeare's various properties (along with his final resting place) is a lot of fun. They've done a great job keeping the properties maintained, and you can learn a lot about this infamous man. If you're short on time, I'd definitely recommend Anne Hathaway's house and the actual birthplace. If you have time, catch a show! It's Shakespeare's birthplace - the theatre is practically guaranteed to be great!
Happy travels!
Meet Stanley
Hello everyone!
As you all know, I'm Stanley, I'm a traveling bear, and my birthday is the same day as Valentine's Day (that's right, I'm a LOVE bear). I graduated from Cornell College (the one in Mount Vernon, IA - not Cornell University in Ithaca, NY) with a BSS in Squirrel Psychology and English. I will also start work on my PhD in Bearology at Syracuse University (this one really is in NY) starting this fall. But, between all that studying, my absolute favorite thing to do is travel.
I started traveling in March 2010 when I took a class at Cornell called "Theatre, Architecture, and the Arts in England". BEST. CLASS. EVER!!!!! For all of the current Cornell students, I highly recommend that you go. If you're in high school and you're looking for a college, I highly recommend Cornell College - not just because this class was fabulous, but because your education will be well worth the price of a private institution. Plus, they have some of THE best professors ever in the history of best professors. But I digress....
Since that trip around the UK, I've also been to Munich, Prague, and Warsaw. I've also been traveling around the US with trips to Texas, Ohio, California, Washington, Oregon, and Colorado. This summer I will be in Wyoming, returning to Colorado, and then have a HUGE cross-country trip to Syracuse, NY. I will also be returning to London to show one of my very best friends around for the first time. I can guarantee you that it means a lot of food, a lot of activities, and a lot of fun!
Also, for the most part I kept track of the places that I ate at during my previous travels, but I didn't always pay attention to my lodgings. I will try to be better about this in the future. But, for the most part, I tend to stay with the Hilton Hotel chains. During my first trip to the UK, however, I stayed mainly in B&B's around the country, so I will try to provide that information when possible.
Happy travels everyone!
As you all know, I'm Stanley, I'm a traveling bear, and my birthday is the same day as Valentine's Day (that's right, I'm a LOVE bear). I graduated from Cornell College (the one in Mount Vernon, IA - not Cornell University in Ithaca, NY) with a BSS in Squirrel Psychology and English. I will also start work on my PhD in Bearology at Syracuse University (this one really is in NY) starting this fall. But, between all that studying, my absolute favorite thing to do is travel.
I started traveling in March 2010 when I took a class at Cornell called "Theatre, Architecture, and the Arts in England". BEST. CLASS. EVER!!!!! For all of the current Cornell students, I highly recommend that you go. If you're in high school and you're looking for a college, I highly recommend Cornell College - not just because this class was fabulous, but because your education will be well worth the price of a private institution. Plus, they have some of THE best professors ever in the history of best professors. But I digress....
Since that trip around the UK, I've also been to Munich, Prague, and Warsaw. I've also been traveling around the US with trips to Texas, Ohio, California, Washington, Oregon, and Colorado. This summer I will be in Wyoming, returning to Colorado, and then have a HUGE cross-country trip to Syracuse, NY. I will also be returning to London to show one of my very best friends around for the first time. I can guarantee you that it means a lot of food, a lot of activities, and a lot of fun!
Also, for the most part I kept track of the places that I ate at during my previous travels, but I didn't always pay attention to my lodgings. I will try to be better about this in the future. But, for the most part, I tend to stay with the Hilton Hotel chains. During my first trip to the UK, however, I stayed mainly in B&B's around the country, so I will try to provide that information when possible.
Happy travels everyone!
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