The pub, as we’ve mentioned before, is a longstanding British tradition. Historically, it was often the heart of the community. In many smaller villages and communities it still is. We take a look at some of the most extreme pubs…
Lonely Planet Best Destinations of 2024, Part Two
In our previous post, we highlighted Scotland’s far northern regions as one of Lonely Planet’s Best Destinations for 2024. Today, we take a look at another destination in the UK, one of the publication’s top ten in the sustainability category.…
Getting Away in the UK with a Digital Detox
Here’s a question for you. When did you last look at your cellphone? And when did you last check your email? In today’s fast-paced world, the constant connection to technology can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Even during our…
Enjoy the Outdoors at One of These October Festivals
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.…
10 Fabulous Destinations For Your British Summer Bucket List
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…
Discover the Wexford-Pembrokeshire Pilgrim Way
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…
Reasons to Visit the Isle of Wight in 2023
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…
Discover the Autumnal Beauty of Monmouthshire!
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…
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…
Join Us in Celebrating 1900 Years of Hadrian’s Wall
Stretching across northern England between Wallsend near Newcastle to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria, Hadrian’s Wall is a national landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built during Roman times, it is now a popular walking route. And in 2022, Hadrian’s Wall…