The 4 Scottish Borders Abbeys [2023]: full guide to visiting

jedburgh abbey

Scotland’s Borders Abbeys are some of the most picturesque ruins I’ve been to and if you’re looking for something to do and see while travelling in Southern Scotland then I highly recommend a trip!  They provided perfect days out for us since we were travelling for the first time with our new dog, Annie, and … Read more

6 best castles near London to visit in 2023: explore Royal history on these day trips

best castles near london england

Anyone visiting the UK can be easily blown away and even overwhelmed by the enormous amount of history on offer whether that’s ancient stones, Roman ruins, medieval castles or Victorian architecture.  Yes, we do have a lot!   For anyone who is based near London and wants to visit a nice traditional English castle – … Read more

Visiting the beaches of Normandy: D-Day landings and WW2 sites – your ultimate guide

Tank at Utah beach in Normandy, France

Visiting the beaches of Normandy, with its wealth of D-Day and world war 2 sites, was on our bucket list of things to do while in France and it’s one of those places that are well worth the visit.   They can be accessed easily from either the UK or other parts of France (and … Read more

Visiting Colditz Castle – your complete guide

Visiting colditz castle, Saxony Germany

The town of Colditz lies in East Germany and as such it’s not really on the tourist trail and definitely counts as an off the beaten track destination.  There is something quite interesting about the castle here though so if you’re planning on visiting Colditz Castle, which dominates the view over the town, then read … Read more

Historical experience days and other travel gift ideas for history lovers

historical experience days gifts

If you have someone you want to buy a gift for and they not only love history but they are travel lovers too, I’ve got some great ideas for you here to get them something really unique.   These historical experience days and gift ideas will definitely prove that you’ve been thinking about them, especially … Read more

A helpful guide to visiting Stonehenge in 2024 – including how to make it worth seeing!

Visiting Stonehenge on a winter morning

Close your eyes and imagine think of the first thing that comes to mind with the words ‘ancient Britain’ – I bet Stonehenge comes to mind whether you’ve seen it in real life or not. It’s etched on so many people’s minds like the pyramids. It’s iconic. It’s one of the most popular tourist sites … Read more