Many of us often dream of packing our bags, boarding a flight, and heading somewhere across the globe. The desire to explore new cultures, see new sights, and experience life in a way that is new and unfamiliar seems to be engrained in us as humans, and so deeply rooted in our desires.
Recently both of us had the opportunity of a lifetime to travel across the pond to London with The Port of Portland (@pdxairport), and what ensued was an adventure we won’t soon forget.
For us, London is one of those cities that made Portland feel like a small village nestled in the hills of the Northwest. Though some may think the hustle and bustle of an international hub like London would be overwhelming, it surprisingly wasn’t. Though big, London possesses a timeless and old school charm that takes you back hundreds of years, while nestling in some of the most modern elements of the 21 st century. It almost left us in disbelief how easy it was to wake up each morning and begin our daily exploration without much of an agenda. Stumbling across places one by one, giving us the impression that London is simply filled with things to see at every corner. One of our favorite days left us strolling through parks on our way to Kensington Palace, amazed at the wide open, lush feel that lends itself to London.
Stumbling across the Sunken Garden (Princess Diana’s oasis of sorts) was truthfully life changing, as moments like these leave you forgetting the world around you, and simply feeling present and immersed as though you yourself are royalty. Walking through Camden Town, SoHo, Borough Market, and Shoreditch, gave us feelings of shopping in the 1800s (or at least what we imagine that to be like), while allowing us to taste and drink our way through some of the finest local offerings in the city. Whether it’s shopping, dining, history, getting lost in it all, or all of the above, London is a place that certainly will not disappoint.
It’s so important to remember that these opportunities to travel exist, you can make them happen, and as far-fetched as it sometimes can seem, a few days and a passport is all you need to dip your toes in a new land. Don’t be afraid to get out there, the world is waiting for you, and you never know, it just might change your life.
- Brian & Johnathan (@thegaybeards)
