I remember resisting for quite a while when the rest of the world was hit with Downton Abbey fever. Just in case you may not have heard, Downton Abbey is a critically acclaimed British historical period television drama (and now a popular movie spin-off) first set in the 20th century created by Julian Fellowes. Eventually,…
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A weekend in Edinburgh – history, culture and quirky cafes
Spectacularly perched on a series of extinct volcanoes and rocky crags, Scotland’s capital city is a justifiably proud and noble city. Instantly visually striking, friendly, lively – there’s a thriving tight-knit local scene of music, art and theatre – and sublimely elegant in equal measures, there’s not a city in the world quite like it….
21 of the most beautiful places to visit in Scotland
There has never been a better time to visit Scotland, Lonely Planet has just mentioned it as one of the must see countries to visit in 2014 and next year it will play host to a series of world-class events including the Commonwealth Games and the Ryder Cup. If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know how much we love the place….
25 of the most beautiful places to visit in the United Kingdom
A country of great diversity, the UK is home to some of the most interesting and beautiful landscapes in the world. Whether you are looking for romantic parks, wild and rugged wildernesses or an idyllic peaceful backwater, Great Britain seems to have it all. So If you are a native or just planning a trip, here are ten of the most beautiful places in the UK that you should really try to visit…
5 of the most beautiful villages in North Yorkshire
The region which straddles Yorkshire and the Humber and North East England has some of the prettiest and underrated landscapes, towns and villages in England. Our guest blogger Tamara from www.travellingtam.com hails from this wonderful corner of the country and shares her choice for 5 of the most beautiful small towns and villages in North…
Top 20 cool and unusual hotels in London 2020
As well as being huge London fans we are also very proud to call the city home, so after many hours exploring the UK capital we have selected our collective favourite cool, unique and trendy London hotels…
Under-the-radar beauty spots to visit in Wales
Wales is a country of contrasts from its unsurpassable landscapes and mountains to its great industrial heritage. Many who have visited Wales will no doubt have seen the better-known tourist attractions including the well-visited coastal resorts but Wales has so much more to offer! Whether you are planning a weekend getaway over the coming months…
A dog-friendly holiday in the New Forest (with Shorefield)
We had just returned from Gozo having (only just!) survived a blistering 40-degree heatwave and we were asked to try a staycation in the New Forest in a pet-friendly lodge on the edge of the New Forest. I wasn’t going to say no – having travelled to France with my rescue dog Rosa last year…
11 of the most picturesque walks in England
England offers some of the most beautiful walking and hiking trails in the world. From the high peaks of the much-loved Lake District to the lush landscapes of Surrey, here are 11 England’s prettiest walks… Catbells in the Lake District The Lake District National Park is a favourite place of romantics, poets, artists, and nature…
8 reasons to visit beautiful Norfolk, England
Looking for a place to spend your next holiday? How about picture-perfect rural landscapes, mighty castles, sublime estates, pristine beaches, and thrilling boating activities? All these attractions are at your disposal in the romantic and fun-filled Norfolk. Below are eight exciting reasons to visit this picturesque East Anglia County… The Norfolk Broads The border area…