it was really amazing, totally different culture, language, food, everything! we stayed out in the countryside outside of the dirt and chaos of london and we really enjoyed ourselves (me and my parents).

How I did it: my parents had to spend a long time planning the trip day by day, booking our flights, booking our stays at the bed and breakfasts we stayed at in the country, and making sure we got to see as many things as possible (both touristy and off the beaten path).

Lessons & tips: DONT OVERSCHEDULE YOURSELF! we had so much to do, i dont remember a lot of it because i was so wiped out! oh, and beware of the stinky cheese- my mom found out the hard way. oh, and if you ride the underground (the subway) in london, when you blow your nose at the end of the day your mucus will be black- so prepare yourself.