Even if you’d never been to London, if you closed your eyes and imagined it you’d likely be able to rattle off at least 10 landmarks in the city. They are *that* famous! This directory of London landmarks starts with a few that I always love to see whenever I’m in the city – they … Read more
Can you think of a better contrast than the bright lights of London’s city centre and the remote countryside of Scotland? It’s amazing to think that these two different landscapes exist and can be so easily combined. I’ve explored London and Scotland countless times over the past 20+ years and have used my experience with … Read more
With crooked houses and thatched cottages, Lacock is the quintessential Cotswolds village. While these villages are all over the Cotswolds, some bigger and more popular than others, Lacock has another thing going for it that draws visitors – Harry Potter! The village has been used filming for the first film and also in for film … Read more
Being one of the most dinstictive landmarks in the UK and the most well known ancient site, Stonehenge begs you to visit but so many who pay for the privilege feel like it wasn’t worth it and are put off by stories of it just being so busy. It doesn’t have to be that way … Read more
Did you know that in England’s Peak District there’s somewhere called Thor’s cave? And that it’s a fairly easy walk with some amazing views? We did the walk to Thor’s Cave recently and this post will give you some information if you also want to copy our route and enjoy the beautiful Manifold Valley around. … Read more
Pemberley is one of the most iconic houses of the period dramas that Britain is well known for making. It is, of course, from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and was the home of Mr Darcy. If you’re thinking about adding in a visit to one of these Jane Austen locations then you’ll want to … Read more
Known as the plague village, Eyam in Derbyshire’s Peak District is a beautiful village with an amazing story to tell. It includes amazing personal sacrifice, a village pulling together and all before we had instant communication over long distances! I’ll tell you a bit more about the history below, but a quick snippet is that … Read more
If you’re coming to the UK on vacation London is likely to be your starting point but if you’re itching to get out and explore the country then you might be needing some ideas on how to do that. York is one amazing destination that should be considered – but how to get from London … Read more
National Trust membership can be a tempting option when you’re looking to save money on days out and these days saving money is a must. Is National Trust membership worth it though? In these cash strapped times is committing to buying this a good idea? I’ve been a member of the National Trust for a … Read more
Stonehenge is one of the most popular sites in the world to visit, but being out in the countryside of England it’s not one of the easiest places to get to without some prior knowledge and planning. It’s unfortunately not quite as simple as walking up to a bus stop in London and getting on … Read more