24 Hours In

London in 24 seconds By David Phelps

“Not all those who wander are lost”, said J.R.R Tolkien, whilst romancing the world with other such poesy. Jenna Bradwell is a walking truth of Tolkien’s line, for traveling helped her find her raison d’etre- her reason for being. 

Big Ben and Parliament House- Image taken by David Phelps

“To me London is where things are happening”, said the 20-year-old student from Australia. “It’s one of the few places where I feel happy and think ‘this is where I want to be’”.

All limericks and travel quotes aside, it seems that London is much like a Mecca to young Aussies, chronic with the travel bug. Like many other Australians, Bradwell came to London, bent on having fun and breaking free from the monotony of student life. Heading over for a European tour, Bradwell had only limited time to experience London, and crammed as much in as possible- giving true meaning to the idea of ‘London in 24 hours’. Her time was well spent eyeing the beefeaters, riding the picturesque London Eye, bargain hunting at Oxford Street, and many more.

“You can’t beat London’s atmosphere, everything’s alive and open all the time”, she said. “It’s just buzzing with energy, and there’s always something to do- it’s young people’s city also.”

View of London from St. Paul's Cathedral- Image Taken by David Phelps

When it comes to London, statistics confirm that the city is the most popular to visit. With a blend of history, royalty and enchanting accents, it’s hardly a surprise.  

In an exclusive interview with Jenna Bradwell, the 20-year-old Australian talks about her recent trip to London. In just 24 seconds, find out why Jenna adores this impressive city.

The London Eye- Image taken by David Phelps