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Post-Graduation Euro Trip

A trip from May 26, 2007 to July 02, 2007, travelling to London, Oxford, Paris

We did it! Having survived four years at Cal, it's … More

We did it! Having survived four years at Cal, it's time to go see a bit of the world before we get bogged down with work and grad school. We'll try to post updates while we're away!

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Sun 05/27/07 (day 2) - London

Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens

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An oasis of tranquility in central London, Hyde Park, together with Kensington Gardens to the west, is the largest o …

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West Carriage Drive
London, W2 2
United Kingdom
+44 20 7298 2100

Sun May 27 12:00am

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Astor's Hyde Park Hostel

Hotel

Sun May 27 12:00am - Thu May 31 12:00am

Mon 05/28/07 (day 3) - London

Trafalgar Square

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Trafalgar Square was built following the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The man responsible for this famous naval vict …

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Trafalgar Square
London, WC2N 5DX
United Kingdom

Mon May 28 12:00am

St. Paul's Cathedral

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First built in 694 but destroyed by the Great Fire in 1666, the beautiful building that stands today was designed by …

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St. Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Churchyard
London, EC4M 8
United Kingdom
+44 20 7236 4128

Mon May 28 12:00am

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Tate Modern

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Opened in 2000, this gallery has amazed industry insiders, art lovers and tourists and detractors are few and far be …

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Tate Modern

Bankside
London, SE1 9TG
United Kingdom
+44 20 7887 8888

Mon May 28 12:00am

Tower Bridge

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Designed by Sir Horace Jones and opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is famous the world over. Due to the volume of river t …

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Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Road
London, SE1 2
United Kingdom
+44 20 7403 3761

Mon May 28 12:00am

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Tue 05/29/07 (day 4) - London

Big Ben

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"Big Ben" is the name of the clock inside the famous tower that also forms part of the Houses of Parliament. Its imp …

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Bridge Street
London, SW1A 2
United Kingdom
+44 20 7219 3000

Tue May 29 12:00am

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Houses of Parliament

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For over 900 years this impressive assemblage of Gothic buildings has been the home of British government. The build …

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Houses of Parliament

Westminster Bridge
London, SW1A 2
United Kingdom
+44 20 7219 3000

Tue May 29 12:00am

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Westminster Abbey

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Westminster Abbey is regarded as a Medieval architectural masterpiece. It has been the venue for most of the country …

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20 Dean's Yard
London, SW1P 3
United Kingdom
+44 20 7222 5152

Tue May 29 12:00am

Queen's Gallery

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Located in London's Buckingham Palace , Queen's Gallery is a place where you can view fine art from the Royal Collec …

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Queen's Gallery

Buckingham Palace Road
London, SW1W 0
United Kingdom
+44 20 7766 7301

Tue May 29 12:00am

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Piccadilly Circus

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For many years, Piccadilly Circus - at the junction of five busy streets - has been a major London landmark, seen by …

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Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus
London, W1J 9
United Kingdom

Tue May 29 12:00am

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Her Majesty's Theatre

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Designed at the turn of the 20th century, Her Majesty's stately and imposing stone shell has been home to the eterna …

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Haymarket
London, SW1Y 4
United Kingdom
+44 20 7494 5400

Tue May 29 12:00am - Tue May 29 7:00pm

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Changing of the Guard

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The changing of the guard is common in most European capitals, but nowhere is it more famous than in London. The new …

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Buckingham Palace
London, SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
+44 870 156 6366

Tue May 29 12:00am

Wed 05/30/07 (day 5) - Oxford

Oxford University

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Many visitors to Oxford ask for directions 'to the university' but Oxford is not a campus university and it can't be …

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S. Parks Road
Oxford, OX1 2JD
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 0001

Wed May 30 12:00am

Christ Church

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Christ Church is the most famous Oxford college, probably the grandest, and certainly the most photographed. Founded …

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Christ Church

St Aldates
Oxford, OX1 1DP
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 6150

Wed May 30 12:00am

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Queen's College

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Queen's is probably the finest example of classical architecture in Oxford. The college was founded in 1340, but the …

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Queen's College

High Street
Oxford, OX1 4AW
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 9120

Wed May 30 12:00am

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Radcliffe Camera

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Turn the corner into Radcliffe Square and you'll see why the Camera is one of the most admired buildings in Oxford. …

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Radcliffe Camera

Parks Road
Oxford, OX1 3
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 7200

Wed May 30 12:00am

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Trinity College

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While walking along Parks Road, pause at the large wrought iron gates set in the wall on the west side of the street …

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Trinity College

Broad Street
Oxford, OX1 3BH
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 9900

Wed May 30 12:00am

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Oxford Story (The)

The Oxford Story, reputedly Europe's longest indoor 'dark' ride, gives a clear and comprehensive overview of the …

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6 Broad Street
Oxford, OX1 3AJ
United Kingdom
+44 1865 79 0055

Wed May 30 12:00am

Wed May 30 12:00am

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Jesus College

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Jesus is the largest of a cluster of colleges on and around Turl Street. It distinguishes itself from the rest of th …

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Turl Street
Oxford, OX1 3DW
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 9700

Wed May 30 12:00am

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Thu 05/31/07 (day 6)

Madam Tussauds

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Thu May 31 12:00am

Fri 06/01/07 (day 7) - Paris

Le Triangle d'Or (Golden Triangle)

A visit to Paris is incomplete without indulging in some of its famous clothing and accessories. The golden triangle …

Shopping

avenue Montaigne
Paris, 75008
France
+33 8 9268 3000(Tourist Information)

Fri Jun 1 12:00am

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Pont Alexandre-III (Le)

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Built in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition, the pont Alexandre-III takes its name from the Russian emperor who laid …

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Pont Alexandre-III (Le)

pont Alexandre III
Paris, 75008
France
+33 1 47 42 90 56 (Ministry of Tourism)

Fri Jun 1 12:00am

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wildflower25 (View wildflower25's trips)

Hi.I love to follow your trip but will forego Oxford & Munich. Please advise how to go to each attraction by public transport. I also notice that you are backtracking like Florence. Is it possible to avoid backtracking? Thanks.

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Georginia (View Georginia's trips)

Hi there! Thanks for your blog, this is really help, at least I have some idea on where and what to do in Europe. Really appreciated your kindness.
I will be travel to Paris, Venice & Rome this coming early Nov, is this a good time to travel in Europe?

Any good recommendation for accommodation in Rome?

From: keen to know more about Europe.

Posted 1 year ago.

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Hey sounds like a good trip. I'm just wondering if you could let me know the name/contact info of the apartment you guys stayed at in Paris. How much is it? and is it Private?

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Hi how are you

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hi friends, i never been to any before but, i stiil feel amazed with the one wey i see, and it really viberate my spirit, soul & body.
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i fond of germany and i would like to this great country my job is Acountant in campany in the end i like Germany very much

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