The kids aren’t out of school just yet but summer is here. You don’t have to spend a fortune on holiday plans when the UK has so many great destinations right on your doorstep, many of which are ideal for…
Liven Up Your Living Space: Our Latest British Buys
Things have been a bit quiet on the site lately because I’ve been busy catching up on some home decorating. That’s taken me down a lot of shopping rabbit holes and so read on for some wonderfully creative British buys…
Make a Splash as You Explore Britain’s Coastal Waters!
Whether you grew up by the coast, or if you look forward to that once or twice a year visit, there are so many different ways to enjoy the waves. From boating and swimming to surfing and other watersports, there…
Check Out Our British Finds This Christmas!
After more than a year of pandemic, shutdowns and shipping delays, there’s not better time to buy from artists and small businesses in the UK. Read on for some of our favourite Christmas finds. Buy them for friends, family,… or…
British Buys for March
Spring is in the air and hopefully we’ll soon be enjoying sunny days and the great outdoors. Since the beach and spring have been on my mind, here are a few British buys for this month that conjure up the…
County Spotlight: Cornwall
The 5th of March is Cornwall Day and so what better way to celebrate than to share some of the treasures of this beautiful UK county with you. Cornwall Day The person behind Cornwall Day being celebrated on March 5th…
British Buys You’re Sure to Love
2020 has been a year most of us would probably rather be over and done with as soon as possible. But as the continued uncertainty of the pandemic looms over us, do I also dare remind you that Christmas isn’t…
10 Scenic Drives in the UK
Britain packs a lot of vastly different scenery within its relatively small borders, from coastal shores to mountain peaks, thick forests to open pasture land. In this post, we give you ten options for scenic drives that explore various corners…
Stay in a Converted Train
Our recent series has looked at some options for fun trips by train in Scotland, England, and Wales. But some of us love trains too much to leave it there. In this post, we feature three wonderful hotels and B&Bs…
England Coast Path: 2,700 Miles Coming Soon!
Britain’s coastline is, quite simply, magnificent. From secluded coves to busy beaches, rugged cliffs to miles of smooth sand, the coastline around these islands has it all. And what better way to explore most of it than on foot? Wales…