As the darker evenings draw in and the temperatures become a little cooler, it can be all too easy to stay indoors. But there are dozens of festivals taking place around the country, celebrating all things culinary, literary, and more.…
Commemorating Mayflower 400 in 2020.
In 1620, 102 passengers and a crew of approximately 30 departed from Plymouth to seek a new life in the Americas. After several months at sea, the Puritans landed in what is now Massachusetts. Half of them perished during the…
National Park Spotlight: Exmoor
Regular readers know that in this weekly series, we’ve been looking at the National Parks of Great Britain. Each week, we showcase some of the highlights and special places, while also sharing tips on where to stay. In this week’s National…
National Park Spotlight: Dartmoor
View across Hey Tor. By Herbythyme via Wikimedia Commons In this weekly series, we’re looking at the National Parks of Great Britain. We’ll be showcasing some of the highlights, uncovering a few of those special places, and sharing tips on…
Time for Cream Tea
The cream tea is quintessentially English. What could be better on a Sunday afternoon than a pot of tea accompanied by freshly-baked scones, strawberry jam, and clotted cream? And the beauty of if it that scones are so quick and…