LU Brighton 2019: What the Teacher Learned

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is the final part. BRIGHTON, England — The students’ last morning in Brighton was hectic. We …

LU Brighton 2019: The Devil’s Dyke

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 14. BRIGHTON, England — The final day of the study abroad trip was …

LU Brighton 2019: Museum of Transology allows voiceless to speak

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 12. BRIGHTON, England — Brighton has always had a strong LGBTQ+ community. It …

LU Brighton 2019: More Odds and Ends

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 11. Brighton, England — There are several attractions that cater to tourists along …

LU Brighton 2019: Brighton Odds and Ends

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 10. BRIGHTON, England — Sometimes it is just fun to wander around town. …

LU Brighton 2019: The Day I Broke My Students

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 9. BRIGHTON, England — I have written before about Woodvale Cemetery and Crematorium founded …

LU Brighton 2019: A Look Inside an Old Lockup

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 8. BRIGHTON, England — in 1844, Henry Solomon, Brighton’s first chief of police, …

LU Brighton 2019: Finding Out More About Lewes

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 7. LEWES, England — I love going to Lewes. I have been there …

LU Brighton 2019: Old Home Town Through Fresh Young Eyes

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 6. BRIGHTON, England — When the idea was first suggested about me teaching …

LU Brighton 2019: The World’s Oldest Oldest Operating Aquarium

Note: I am leading Lamar University’s study abroad group to my home town, Brighton, to study travel writing and photojournalism. As well as writing features about Brighton and beyond, I’m keeping a diary, of sorts, about the class experience. Here is part 5. BRIGHTON, England — The last time I went to the Brighton Aquarium, …