Going to London
As you probably have read on the STS homepage or in the catalogue already, you all will go on at least one excusion to London. Those of you who have ordered Explorer Pass will go to London twice and you might wonder about the difference between the included trip and the Explorer Pass trip.
The included trip is more of a sightseeing trip, when we'll try to show you as many interesting places in London as possible. London is a huge city so we won't show you everything, but among the popular sights are Queen Elisabeth II's home Buckingham Palace (seen above), Trafalgar Square with the more than 50 meter tall Lord Nelson Monument, Picadilly Circus, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. You'll get an sense of the fantastic London atmosphere, but the day will be intense, especially since London is hosting the Olympics this summer. As you might understand, there will be hard to squeeze in much shopping, if any. If we're lucky we'll have time to buy some souvenirs, before we return to Brighton, tired and happy.
The Explorer Pass students do not all love shopping. Those who do, will just love to spend hours at Oxford Street (left picture) or Camden Market, but if you prefer other kinds of experiences perhaps Madame Tussaud's with wax copies of celebrities like Justin Bieber, Britney Spears or Robert Pattinson is more tempting. It's also possible to visit museums (many are for free), London Eye or perhaps Covent Garden with it's street performers. What we'll do on this excursion, we plan together in Brighton and everybody doesn't have to do the same things.
The days in London passes quickly, and you will perhaps get a feeling of not having had enough time to experience everything you had wished for. This feeling is likely to come back everytime you leave London for the rest of your life. Exploring London is a neverending story - and hopefully you'll get the chance to return many times.
/Emma
The included trip is more of a sightseeing trip, when we'll try to show you as many interesting places in London as possible. London is a huge city so we won't show you everything, but among the popular sights are Queen Elisabeth II's home Buckingham Palace (seen above), Trafalgar Square with the more than 50 meter tall Lord Nelson Monument, Picadilly Circus, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. You'll get an sense of the fantastic London atmosphere, but the day will be intense, especially since London is hosting the Olympics this summer. As you might understand, there will be hard to squeeze in much shopping, if any. If we're lucky we'll have time to buy some souvenirs, before we return to Brighton, tired and happy.
The Explorer Pass students do not all love shopping. Those who do, will just love to spend hours at Oxford Street (left picture) or Camden Market, but if you prefer other kinds of experiences perhaps Madame Tussaud's with wax copies of celebrities like Justin Bieber, Britney Spears or Robert Pattinson is more tempting. It's also possible to visit museums (many are for free), London Eye or perhaps Covent Garden with it's street performers. What we'll do on this excursion, we plan together in Brighton and everybody doesn't have to do the same things.
The days in London passes quickly, and you will perhaps get a feeling of not having had enough time to experience everything you had wished for. This feeling is likely to come back everytime you leave London for the rest of your life. Exploring London is a neverending story - and hopefully you'll get the chance to return many times.
/Emma
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