Ricky and I were less than 10ft away from Prince Harry & Meghan on their wedding day! It’s still hard to process the incredible experience! It wasn’t just seeing the couple, but the whole event was unbelievable and amazing to experience in the park right outside of the castle. I couldn’t stop smiling the whole … More Royal Wedding
I’ve done it. I’ve accomplished my biggest dream at the age of 21. Living in London with the love of my life still feels surreal, but I know I got here with determination and perseverance. (Really, this move has tried to kick my a**!). I moved here just three weeks after graduating from my undergrad … More My new home – LONDON!
In 2015, Ricky and I met in England when I studied abroad and in one of England’s most iconic castles. We returned to his hometown in Alnwick, England this past December for a three-week holiday. We were more preoccupied with having a great time rather than filming, but here are some of the memories we … More Our Second Adventure in England
When I was living and studying in a 800-year-old castle in England, I felt like such a princess (even though, let’s be honest – I was living in the old servants quarters, ha!). I was having the time of my life with the friends I met there, going out to pubs, traveling to different countries, and … More My British Love Story
You cannot go to England without visiting London, right? Even though it took hours to travel to the city from where I was living, I visited London twice in the short four months that I was in England. A week with my classmates and a weekend when my mother came to visit. The musicals are a must see in London. I … More London, England
America often is criticized for its large portions in food, but honestly in my experience I have found that England is just about the same! Although Brits do include a cup of tea with their meals. They actually call supper “tea time”. Other popular drinks in England include cider, beer, and coffee. I really enjoyed the … More British Food and Drink
Alnwick (pronounced Ann-Ick) is the small village that I quickly fell in love with and called home for 4 months. It is where I lived in the 700 year old castle, which is also home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. I spent many many nights having fun at the clubs and pubs, meeting many … More The town of Alnwick, England
The city of York was another magical place I got to experience in Europe. York is the home of the big beautiful 13th century Gothic cathedral, the York Minster. ©2016 Mariah Friederichs. All rights reserved.
On our second field trip, the 35 of us St. Cloud State students boarded a bus and made our way to Newcastle, England. We spent the day there exploring the University of Newcastle, toured BBC studios, and simply explored the town. After the field trip was over, a few of us stayed the night so … More Newcastle, England
During my second year at St. Cloud State University, I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to study abroad in England where I lived and studied in the 800-year-old Alnwick castle with 35 other students from my university. We were fortunate to live and study in the castle. Our classrooms were just down … More Once Upon a Time I Lived in a Castle (No, really)
Mariah Friederichs 