Back in 2008 I visited Cambridge several times. Why? A simple reason really: I worked only a short train ride away. I’ve only been to London before my work experience in the UK so I had no idea how the rest of the country looks like. I had a couple of vague romantic ideas which I mainly got from many English movies and books that I devoured like a kid on a sugar rush. Cambridge lived up to those ideas. And more so!
I can’t say that I did many touristy things in Cambridge but I did have the privilege of visiting several colleges. I’ve visited Clare college, Trinity college, Christs’s college and King’s college and its beautiful chapel. I even stayed at one of the modern colleges 🙂 Furthermore, I went to Fitzwilliam museum but I can’t say that I’ve really explored it since I had some tummy problems and later I just went to Cambridge to do some shopping and to walk around the Backs. I always assumed that there would be another opportunity to fully explore Cambridge but it didn’t happen in the end. During my first visit I had drinks at the most famous Cambridge pub: The Eagle. Also, I tried punting. That was a fun and difficult experience. We had to punt ourselves and even though my friends managed it well I found it to be really strenuous. Next time, I’m hiring a punt with the punter! I walked around Cambridge’s lovely streets and admired the fairy-tale architecture of its colleges. Oh, I wish I could have earned my degree in Cambridge. Instead I bought an university t-shirt as a souvenir 🙂
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I love Cambridge – we’ve spent many a summers afternoon punting there so it was so lovely to read a post about it! #citytripping
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great!:)
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I think you have to go punting at least once in Cambridge to get the full experience- last time I visited it was winter and we went out with huge blankets and someone to do the hard work though! Thanks for linking up with #citytripping
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🙂 thanks for reading
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Love your photos…I would love to go Cambridge..it just so happens that I was thinking about possibly going on a sabbatical sometime next year, and I’m hoping to take a month off to travel to some parts of Europe including London and Cambridge is on my mind 🙂 #citytripping
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that sounds great!:)
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I have been to Cambridge but haven’t done nearly as much as you there. Great to see so many of the different colleges, go punting and, of course, get the t-shirt. #citytripping
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🙂 thanks! it was nice visiting Cambridge:)
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You are tempting me to visit this city. I have heard you should choose between Cambridge and Oxford when you visit the UK. I think I will like to visit both. And, I will like to participate in punting if I visit Cambridge. #citytripping
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I visited both:) they’re equally lovely:)
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I’m not at all sure if I’ve ever been to Cambridge, I’m an Oxford girl at heart (studied there!) It does look lovely though and one day I’d love to punt on the Cam. #citytripping
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lucky you! I’ve visited both Cambridge and Oxford. they’re lovely:)
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Devouring books like a kid on a sugar rush – love it! #citytripping
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🙂 thanks!
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Looks so much like Oxford! #CityTripping
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they are rather similar:)
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Cambridge looks stunning, I had no idea that you could wonder the grounds and even inside some building even if you are not attending the school.
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yes, some colleges are open to public on certain times. they give tours:) but I got inside free because of my work:)
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Now this brings back memories. I was an undergraduate at Cambridge so lived and studied there for three years. I was at Emmanuel College which is very central and yet, once through the gates, it’s another world with a large pond and grounds. I was very lucky. We live fairly near Cambridge now so I often go back.
#farawayfiles
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that’s wonderful!:) thanks for stopping by
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We loved our time in Cambridge. We were there the day after the Brexit vote and everyone was absolutely devastated. It seems the whole city voted stay. I loved your photos!
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thanks:)
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I love love Cambridge. Punting on the Cam is a must. I was lucky my boyfriend did the punting and I just got to enjoy it. I also enjoyed the Fitzwilliam (blog coming soon) and the Cambridge American Cemetery was very moving. I want to go back and tour the colleges though. I’ve only been when school was out so they weren’t open. I also still want to see the Archeology Museum. It is such a pretty town, I’m looking forward to going back. Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard
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🙂 so you had great experiences too:)
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My memory of Cambridge revolves around the punting experience, which I enjoyed.
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great!:)
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I would love to try the punting – have always thought that looked like such a fun way to spend an afternoon! Thank you for sharing – I have never been to Cambridge – but would love to! #FarawayFiles
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maybe one day you try it:)
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I loved Cambridge! I prefer it to Oxford. I just love the atmosphere and the quaint shops – I recall a fudge shop and a really nice market in the centre. I didn’t go punting but it’s just as nice to walk along the river and watch them at it. I love the mathematical bridge. I love that first pic of the river looks idyllic #FarawayFiles
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thanks:) I’ve visited both cities in different seasons. I don’t know which one I liked more:)
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It really is a beautiful city isn’t it? Glad you tried punting too! 😀 #farawayfiles
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🙂 yes, it was fun!thanks for stopping by
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Cambridge is so gorgeous. I studied there for a year and I spent so many happy evenings punting down the Cam. It’s such a special place. Thanks so much for sharing it with us on #FarawayFiles
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lucky you!:)
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Cambridge is fabulous and punting is a must. I am going to diarise going in summer as last time we went in chilly November and it wasnt so pretty as your photos. Thanks for sharing with us on #FarawayFiles
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🙂 I’ve been in September and in October:)
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I’ve never been to Camridge but we recently enjoyed exploring Oxford. The colleges are stunning. Would love to visit Cambridge too one day
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Oxford is stunning,yes:) next time visit Cambridge:)
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Beautiful photos Tanja! I love visiting Cambridge – it makes me feel like I’ve been transported into the wonderful world of Harry Potter!
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yes, it kind of does look like HP world:)
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What a wonderful trip. Lovely photos
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thanks:)
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Ahhh, Cambridge! I did a day trip there once when I was in London many years ago. What a joy to see some of the old familiar scenes! It looks like not much has changed. =)
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🙂 great!
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some of these shots look familiar from watching several seasons of Morse, which has put Cambridge much higher on my travel wish list. it’s always nice when you visit a place and it lives up to your fanciful expectations.
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🙂 thanks:) I’ve watched Morse series too:)
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I love Cambridge and was fortunate to live there for a few months many years ago. We visited last year again and had a wonderful day. I love the way you can just wander around and be surrounded by all the history and beautiful buildings.
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:)great! thanks for stopping by
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Lovely gallery! I so want to visit Cambridge one day! punting with these romantic views looks cool!
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thanks:) maybe you do it one day:)
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I love this university town! I visited initially for scientific meetings gathered here (Institute of Astronomy, IoA), and subsequently, because my friends and colleagues moved to IoA for work.
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great!:)
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I haven’t been yet but it’s definitely on my list of places to visit in England.. along with sooooo many others haha. I’ve been to Oxford tho & loved it there so I imagine I’d love Cambridge too 🙂
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cool! I’ve done Oxford too, I’m not sure which one I like more, Oxford or Cambridge:))
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Whenever I read about punting it makes me laugh as my Canadian friend was up for it, thinking it meant drinking a pint! She wasn’t so keen when she realized it was rowing
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:)) yes, I found it difficult:) but it’s wonderful to see all the colleges from the river:)
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Haha! Best comment ever, you just got me choked on my wine! xx
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I simply love Cambridge. Thanks for reminding me how beautiful it is!
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:)you’re welcome:) thank you for your comments:)
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I visited Cambridge once and absolutely loved it! It’s like you’re stepping back in time just walking around. And to think of all the academics who have been there! I definitely would love to go back.
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:)yes, it definitely is like stepping back in time:) thanks for stopping by
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Love Cambridge, great to revisit in your post. Did you try punting?
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yes!It was so fun:)
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I did visit Cambridge twenty-something years ago when I first went to England. I keep meaning to go back but haven’t made it yet. Your photos make me want to though. They look like you stepped into one of the many books set in an English university town.
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🙂 then it’s time for a revisit to Cambridge
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