This weekend people from Belfast to Boston will be wearing green in celebration of all things Irish. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated as far afield as Australia and it’s said that everyone claims to be a little bit Irish on…
Your Go-To Places in the UK This Year: National Geographic's 2024 Cool List
The British Isles are getting lots of love in the travel press at the moment, and rightly so. There is so much on offer, including stunning landscapes, magnificent coastline, millennia of history, and lots more. And did we mention whisky?…
Announcing the New National Landscapes: Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Rebranded
If you’ve noticed National Landscapes being mentioned and wonder what they are, you’re not alone. It was easy to miss the press releases late last year in the panic of Christmas shopping and other general end-of-year chaos. But now the…
Award-Winning Destinations You’ll Want to Visit in 2023
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…
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…
The Mountains are Calling!
The United Kingdom has a surprising number of mountains, some of which you probably are not too familiar with (unless you are something of a climber). Sure, Snowdon, Ben Nevis, and Scafell Pike are all well-known. But what about Glyder…
Do You Want to Escape the Everyday?
A new travel campaign this winter aims to help support the British tourism industry while respecting local COVID-19 restrictions. Tourism typically falls into something of a lull in winter. And let’s face it, the travel industry has been hardhit this…
Latest British Buys We Love
In this second part of our new regular series, we highlight another three Great British buys. With ongoing pandemic closures, it is more important than ever to help support British businesses, craftspeople, artisans, and so on. Today’s suggested buys are…
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…
Britain’s Historic Pubs: Part 1
As the UK begins the process of reopening after the coronavirus lockdown, many people have been eagerly awaiting to hear when they can once again enjoy a pint at their local pub. And with good reason. Inns. Taverns. Gastropubs. Micropubs.…