Daily Wanderlust: The London Eye

Written by on August 8, 2012 in Daily Wanderlust, Escapes - 4 Comments

With everyone having Olympic Fever, I figured I’d open up the dusty photo album of London today and take a stroll down memory lane.

Travel back in time with me … there I was, fresh-faced, eyes wide open, wandering the streets of London during my first few days of long-term travel way back in March 2010 (which seems like a lifetime ago given that I am now living in Chiang Mai, Thailand).

I remember taking in the novelty of the cards driving down the “wrong side” of the road … the fish and chips and toads in the hole and the Tube. And of course, the gorgeous wheel of the London Eye.

Do I love London? No. It’s expensive. It reminds me a lot of Washington, DC, minus the accents and the way hipper fashion. But, it truly is a spectacular city to vista, filled with beautiful sights like this one.

 A view of the London Eye

About the Author

Diana Edelman is a travel writer and expat currently residing in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In 2010 she quit her job in PR to go on a solo backpacking adventure and tackle her 30-Life-Crisis. After seven months abroad, journeying throughout Europe and Africa, she returned to America and relocated to Las Vegas. Following a year-long stint back in PR, she once again quit her job to follow her dreams; this time her journey took her to the elephants and Elephant Nature Park where she is involved with raising awareness about responsible elephant tourism. Recently, Diana was named a finalist in the Destinology Travel Bloggy Awards for travel writing. She is a regular contributor to Viator and recently served as the Las Vegas contributor for OneTravel.com and CheapOair.com. Her work has appeared in print and online, including The Huffington Post, Matador Network, Travel + Escape, Vegas Seven, World Nomads and more.

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4 Comments on "Daily Wanderlust: The London Eye"

  1. Elle of Solo Female Nomad August 12, 2012 at 12:29 pm · Reply

    I agree in that London can be terribly expensive, but the money you do spend there is worth it. The sights are incredible, and with the tube its very easy to see all the sights in a short period of time. Be sure to dress for the “elements”!

    • Diana August 13, 2012 at 2:53 am · Reply

      Dressing for the elements (and fitting into London fashion) is hard for a backpacker!! But, you are right, the sights are incredible.

  2. Erica August 12, 2012 at 6:03 pm · Reply

    LOVE! It looks like a flashback picture!

    • Diana August 13, 2012 at 2:52 am · Reply

      Fun with iPhoto (even though I loathe the program). Thanks!! <3

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