It’s no surprise that in Gaelic, the word “whisky” loosely translates to “water of life”. This beloved spirit is an integral part of their cultural heritage. And while there is disagreement on whether whisky was invented in Ireland or Scotland,…
Walking can be a quick two minute dash to the bus stop, a 15 minute stroll around the road with your dog, or an afternoon along the clifftops. It can serve the purely practical purpose of getting us where we…
We’ve written before about the Isle of Wight and why it’s such a popular holiday destination. It seems the gang at Wanderlust magazine agree. Our last post looked at some of the media love for British destinations this year. So…
In our first post of the year, we share some of the kudos and recognition that UK destinations have recently received. National Geographic Awards National Geographic UK announced the winners of their Reader Awards recently and it’s clear that the…
‘You are what you eat’ is more than an old adage. Diets have huge implications on one’s health and body functions. In light of this, the NHS UK has outlined recommendations for a healthy and balanced diet. These guidelines are visually…
It’s that time of the year again. Once more, despite my promises to get everything sorted early, we are nearing mid-November and I haven’t bought a single thing yet. Anyway, read on for some of the best things we’ve spotted…
Halloween is drawing closer and, to tell the truth, it is always time for a few good ghost stories. So today we’re looking at a few of the many reportedly haunted places in spooky Britain. Britain’s Most Haunted Castle? The…
Our last post offered some reasons to visit Monmouthshire this autumn, but it’s not possible for everyone to drop everything and go to Wales. Still, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the crisp temps and golden leaves wherever you…
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; Since the September equinox, the opening words of Keats’ “Ode to Autumn” have been…
In honor of British Food Fortnight, and realising that it’s been a while since I’ve tried a new traditional recipe, here’s something a little different – a Kentish Lenten pudding. This dish has a number of different names. You might…