Being a Waterweed in the Gentle Waves of the River Cam — A Guide to Cambridge University & Punting.

Take a 47-minute train ride from London King's Cross Station, and once you arrive, you can either rent a bike or just walk straight into town. Start your tour at King's College to marvel at the fan-vaulted Chapel and the memorial stone for Chinese poet Xu Zhimo. Then, head over to Trinity College to snap a photo with the descendant of Newton's Apple Tree, and cross the Bridge of Sighs at St John's College. As for the Mathematical Bridge, don't try taking it apart—the myth of its pegless design has been debunked, but it still makes for a stunning photo op. The absolute highlight of the trip is punting on the River Cam: I highly recommend booking a shared chauffeured tour (around £20–£25). Just kick back, relax, and listen to the Cambridge student punters spill the tea on college gossip; if you try to punt yourself, you'll likely just spin in circles and end up a drowned rat😂. While you're there, swing by the free Fitzwilliam Museum and grab a famous Fitzbillies cinnamon bun near the Market Square. A half-day trip barely scratches the surface; spending a full day is the true way to experience Cambridge. Oh, and don't forget to pack a windbreaker—British weather is more unpredictable than an exam proctor! Cambridge University