7/19/2016 0 Comments BloomsburyI am fortunate enough to be able to say I live in central London. The International Hall (IH) is about a three minute walk from Russel Square Station where I can hop on the tube and go just about anywhere in the city. There is a lot to see in London, and I realized that I had not taken enough time to explore the Bloomsbury area where I'm staying. Like the rest of the city, there is a lot of history here. My room faces a beautiful park where Virginia Woolf would sit and read. George Orwell lived directly next door to IH, and Charles Dickens house is directly behind my classroom. The AHA/GEO center is roughly a ten minute walk from IH and you'll pass loads of adorable cafes (I recommend Tutti's) and picture perfect 17th century homes. The center itself dates back to the same century so it definitely has character. The stair steps are about three-quarter the size of my feet (I wear a size 8) and my classroom still has the original wooden paneling. Just south of the center is Theobalds road which eventually runs into Southhampton row. Both streets have great spots for lunch breaks. If you like Vietnamese, I recommend Banh Mi Bay, amazing and inexpensive. Further down Theobalds road is the British Museum and LOTS of places to eat. If your looking for pubs, the Marquis Cornwallis, Lamb, Rugby Tavern, and Perseverance are the closest. I visited all besides the latter. The Lamb and Rugby Tavern have a little more character, but I wouldn't order food. Lastly, and perhaps the most convenient part of the area, Bruinswick Square is directly outside of IH. It is essentially an outdoor shopping mall and has food, coffee and shopping. Waitrose is where I did all my food shopping and Boots is great for cosmetics. Tescos is right across from Russel Square and it is comparable to a 7/11. It is also one of the only places open 24 hours. Nearly everything in London closes around 10pm (or 22:00). So Tescos is a lifesaver when it comes to late night snacks and bottled water.
Tip: I wouldn't try the Tescos sandwiches
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