Discover the charm of the United Kingdom from London’s world class museums and afternoon teas to the rolling countryside of England and the historic cities of Scotland and Wales. Here you’ll find travel guides, hidden gems, and personal notes from our journeys through Great Britain, where every corner tells a story and every trip feels timeless.
Short answer, yes, but how and when you visit matters. Is Borough Market in London Worth a Visit? What It’s Really Like in the Afternoon, read on for my honest take. A Little History of Borough Market Borough Market is one of London’s oldest food markets, with a history that …
Near Westminster Abbey, just steps from Big Ben and across from Parliament square, there’s a short stretch of pavement that quietly steals an extraordinary amount of attention. This spot is often highlighted as influencers favorite photo spot in London. On google Maps you can type …
One of our favorite experiences in London was visiting the Churchill War Rooms. This was one of those stops that truly brought history to life. It ended up being the perfect way to warm up on a cold London day. A Glimpse Beneath London During …
Our visit to GŎNG, located in the The Shard, was one of those travel experiences that truly stands out. The views were incredible, reservations were absolutely worth it, and it ended up being a highlight. Especially when so many places were closed on Christmas Day. …
While traveling through England, one breakfast detail appeared every single morning scrambled eggs served alongside warm baked beans. At first it felt unexpected. In the U.S., beans usually belong at barbecues, not breakfast. But in England, this combination is completely normal comforting, filling, and deeply …
Tucked just off Fleet Street, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese feels like a step back in time the moment you walk through the door. Dark wood, low ceilings, candlelight, and worn floors immediately set the tone this is old London in the best possible way. We had a …
A 15 day holiday through England, Belgium, and Germany Traveling through Europe by train in December turned out to be one of our favorite ways to experience the season. Christmas markets, historic cities, winter landscapes, and effortless rail travel made this trip feel both magical …
There’s a quiet kind of magic that settles over London on Christmas Day. The bustling streets slow down, the shops close their doors, and the city usually humming with energy takes a deep breath. Families gather, the kettle whistles, and for a few precious minutes …
The tale of the Christmas cracker starts in Clerkenwell, London, in the 1840s, with a clever confectioner named Tom Smith. Tom ran a little shop selling sugared almonds wrapped in pretty paper twists a treat he’d discovered while traveling in Paris. When he returned home, …
