AMMORLEY'S
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I love to travel. If I had to pick a favorite hobby--that would be it. Thus far, I have travelled to much of Western Europe (England, France, Spain, Amsterdam, Italy, Germany, and Austria), the Bahamas (Nassau Island), West Africa (Senegal and the Gambia), and around all of the continental United States as well as Hawaii. I am a student at the University of Michigan studying for a bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with a minor in British History. I hope to become a university level professor after getting my PhD and Masters. Among travelling, my other favorite hobbies include reading, singing in choir, meeting new people, and going to museums, etc.
From January 3rd to June 29th, I will be studying at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. I have created this blog so that my friends and family can read all about my adventures abroad!
| ammorley's Travel Blogs and Reviews | ||
| Travel Blogs and Reviews | ||
| Title and Date | Location | |
 My Semester Abroad in Brighton, England Jan 01 '06 | United Kingdom | |
 It's almost here! '06 "There is still a lot to do!" | Ann Arbor, Michigan | |
I've Arrived! Jan 05 '07 "I realized I was leaving home for SIX MONTHS to be in a foreign country where everything felt backwards to me." | Brighton, England | |
"43 P, Please!" Jan 07 '07 "When I walk down the hall to my room, guys keep calling out my name and I'm like "umm...do I know you?"" | Brighton, England | |
 Font in The Lanes "Delicious food at reasonable prices. Ask for a student discount rate, and they will give you 25 percent off your meal!" | Brighton, England | |
 Brighton/Hove Coach Tour "The tour was very informative and you get to see beatiful views of the South Downs and the Channel. A great way to see all of Brighton/Hove and the surrounding area without having to spend a lot or walk a lot! Gives you great ideas for things to do as well." | Brighton, England | |
Pub Crawl "The Victory in Churchill Square and The Biscuit Factory on Holland Road are GREAT!" | Brighton, England | |
The Royal Pavilion "Very touristy but worth it! The rooms are brilliantly decorated to the time period and the audio commentary is really excellent." | Brighton, England | |
Lions, Tigers...Witches? Oh My! Jan 10 '07 "The professor read off of a paper the entire hour, and to add insult to injury, he also is the fastest speaking human being in the world, it seems." | Brighton, England | |
"But will we have enough P?" Jan 14 '07 | Rottingdean, England | |
The Arthouse "Very cool in the most obvious sense of the word. A smoky, underground, jazz club feel to it. Worth the experience at least once!" | Rottingdean, England | |
Ye Olde Black Horse "A quaint 500 year old pub with cheap fish and chips and great Guiness. Stop in to see the locals of Rottingdean as well as the variety of dogs they bring in with them! :)" | Rottingdean, England | |
| Brighton, England | |
London Bridge is falling down! Jan 24 '07 "London was a pretty good time." | London, England | |
Indian Cuisine "Bad! We got totally ripped off. Rice does not come with any meal (how can you eat curry without rice?!). Everything was enormously over-priced. Waiters were pushy, and one waiter even lied to us about a special offer that was going on. We got stuck in the upstairs part where there is absolutely NO ambience whatsoever. My best advice is to find a Thai or Chinese buffet for 3 pounds and chow down!" | London, England | |
Tower of London "I love the Tower of London if only for the beautiful view of an historic area and the nearby London Bridge. Seeing the crown jewels is always a good time as well. However, ALWAYS get a yeoman to give you a tour! Otherwise, you are just left wandering around not really knowing what any of the buildings or the historic grounds really meant. It can even get boring! It's still worthwhile, though, to see it!" | London, England | |
 10 Manchester Street "The place was small (boutique-style) but comfortable. It had all the necessities (TV, beds, nice bathroom, and breakfast included). Not cheap, however. 95 pounds (190 dollars) for one night for a twin (2 twin beds). Location is near the big shopping area, which is nice." | London, England | |
Buckingham Palace "It's always cool to see this ornate and historic building. I always wonder to myself when I see it about what exactly the Queen is doing in there. It's also nice when it's a beautiful day out because there is a promenade and a beautiful park next to the Palace. It's also fun to see the guards outside of the building 'doin' their thing.' Worth a look!" | London, England | |
Nightclubs, Laziness, and General Debauchery Feb 01 '07 "The beachfront has this miraculous ability to help me put things into perspective while having this way of making my head immediately clear up" | Brighton, England | |
Audio "Really good Indie-Rock music on Tuesdays and Electronica on Thursdays. I had a great time dancing here, and you CAN get cheap drinks, if you work hard at it. However, don't come here before 11:30pm because the place is DEAD." | Brighton, England | |
Casba Kebabs "It's about damn time I write a review of this place. It is my god. I am in love with it. Cheap but ridiculously awesome food. Get it...NOW." | Brighton, England | |
The Pavilion Tavern "I had an amazing time dancing here, but the music is only good if you're already drunk. Drinks are as cheap or as expensive as anywhere else. It's an option, if you need it, but you can find better." | Brighton, England | |
I'm Shakespearienced Out Feb 09 '07 "It was in the middle of the countryside with a thatched roof and a charming garden" | Stratford on Avon, England | |
Anne Hathaway's Cottage "It was worth it to see Shakespeare's wife's house because most of the furniture was original Hathaway furniture. The cottage and grounds were kept in beautiful condition, and they have a nice art exhibit in the back of the cottage. Worth it!" | Stratford on Avon, England | |
Sicky Mcsickerson Feb 16 '07 "There were cows grazing and horses being ridden, and lots of people out walking their dogs and kids flying kites. It was my idea of a perfect day." | Brighton, England | |
Stanmer Park "Beautiful park right next to the University of Sussex campus. Expansive, wide-open rolling hills and countryside. There's an old farm, church, and house further down in the park as well. You can see cows and horses all along the way. Gorgeous!" | Brighton, England | |
Bath/Stonehenge/A Plethora of Papers Mar 04 '07 "it was as we cynics like to say "just a bunch of rocks."" | Bath, England | |
The Raven "A great atmosphere--a mixture of a small pub with a very trendy jazzy feel. The food was EXCELLENT true British classics. Great service!" | Bath, England | |
Stonehenge "A MUST-SEE if you're in England. A beautiful testament to the intricacies of the Celtic past. Great audio tour!" | Salisbury, England | |
Roman Public Baths "You have to see these incredible 2,000 year old Roman bathing structures situated in the adorable town of Bath. Excellent audio tour!" | Bath, England | |
| Lisbon, Portugal | |
Oasis Backpackers Hostel "Best hostel EVER!" | Lisbon, Portugal | |
Lil' Beers, Big BBQ's, and Beachy Head Apr 29 '07 "In other words, I bought ONE girly cocktail that I had to sell my soul for, and then decided to leave about an hour after getting there." | Brighton, England | |
Beachy Head/Seven Sisters "Gorgeous views and pleasant scenery!" | Brighton, England | |
Creation/Bamboogie "Two great nighclubs/bars in one!" | Brighton, England | |
China China "Better than Lucky Kitchen and Happy Wok combined" | Brighton, England | |
Ireland and My New Home Called The Basement May 14 '07 | Dublin, Ireland | |
Over the Top Celtic Experience Tour "Definitely worth the 25 Euro!" | Dublin, Ireland | |
Mount Eccles Hostel "Stay away if you can!" | Dublin, Ireland | |
Birthday and Beach Days May 20 '07 "To be 8 years old again and to enjoy the small things in life would be great." | Brighton, England | |
Pablos Pizzeria "Fabulous!" | Brighton, England | |
Last Week and a Half May 29 '07 "Plus, one less person to say goodbye to when I leave...I'm really bad with goodbyes." | Brighton, England | |
Koo Klub "Excellent music and great venue!" | Brighton, England | |
A Day in the Life of a 21 Year Old Jun 03 '07 "It takes me back to when department stores weren't just cheap knock-off places but a place that is full of elegance, expensive items, and delicious fresh food with friendly staff who really take care of the customers" | London, England | |
The Albert "Great Location!" | London, England | |
Montgomery Place "Deliciously Overpriced!" | London, England | |
The Mediterraneo "OHMYGODWOW!" | London, England | |
Me at Stonehenge summer 2004
Me and Madi in front of Bright ...
Big Ben
Me on a Bridge in London with ...
A Yeoman Warden at the Tower o ...
