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…
County Spotlight: Rutland
If you’re planning your next getaway in England, here’s one place I bet you haven’t considered: Rutland. This tiny landlocked county tends to get overlooked but, if you read this week’s county spotlight, you’ll see that it has a lot…
Literary Landscapes: Arthur Ransome’s Norfolk
Our last post explored the parts of the Lake District depicted in Arthur Ransome’s beloved Swallows and Amazons series. Today, we explore another part of England that featured so prominently in the books: the Norfolk Broads. They all went out…
Literary Landscapes: Arthur Ransome’s Lakes
Much of Britain’s rich literary history uses the country’s magnificent landscapes as a backdrop. In this ongoing series, we look at the countryside that has served as inspiration for some of our most beloved works. An earlier installment explored the…
National Park Spotlight: The Broads
As we continue our weekly spotlight series, this week takes us to England’s newest National Park. And that means we’re heading to the water. We’ll be showcasing some of the highlights, uncovering a few of those special places, and sharing tips…