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The Lowdown on Glasgow, Scotland

September 20th, 2002

Glasgow, Where to Stay

The Blue Sky Hostel

While it may not look like much, the Blue Sky Hostel makes you feel right at home. The two dorms, which house twelve people each, are just what I thought a hostel would be...

The Lowdown on Leeds, England

October 18th, 2002

Leeds, Entertainment

Leeds International Film Festival.

Every autumn in October, the city of Leeds plays host to the Leeds International Film Festival...

October 18th, 2002

Leeds, Traveling

The Lake District.

England is home to many parks and forests, but one of the must-sees while you travel on this island is the Lake District...

October 10th, 2002

Leeds, Before You Go, Getting Around

How NOT To Pack.

I arrived in Heathrow after the bumpiest ten-hour flight of my life. Luckily there were no mishaps. The problem was that after the flight, I didn't realize how much heavier my luggage would be...

October 1st, 2002

Leeds, Study Abroad

The Archaic Academic World

The week before classes officially begin is typically known as "Freshers Week" where all the freshmen get a chance to join societies (clubs as we call it in the United States), find out more informati..

The Lowdown on London, England

September 14th, 2002

London, Before You Go

Long Stop Over.

You're flying to Spain from Los Angeles and have a five hour stop over in London's Heathrow airport...

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