Similarly to when I wrote about Bath in autumn, I always get wistful for Oxford in February. When I was an expat, which feels like hundreds of years ago now, I took a beautiful day trip to Oxford. Believe it or not, it actually feels nice to 'escape' London here and there. Luckily, the British train system makes that very possible. Oxford seemed like an obvious choice. It is a classic, while still having the convenience and vibrancy of a small city. Oxford is easily reachable from London by train. The station is also a short walk from the city centre. Within minutes, you are entering a world of literary poets, historians and scholars. Also, just regular people and students. Lots of students! Oxford, to some's surprise including mine, is not really just one big university. It is instead made up of many unique colleges throughout. There is of course, the obvious landmarks. The stunning Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera should be a point of interest for all travelers. The...