If you’ve ever wanted to live the life of a Downton Abbey character, then England‘s incredible castle hotels were made for you. Surround yourself with regal luxury in a turreted Victorian mansion, or take a step back in time with a stay in a restored medieval castle. Whatever your style, you’ll find an English castle …
Head to the north of England and you’ll find quirky boutique retreats and fancy five-star hotels hidden among the red brick buildings and industrial heritage of Leeds. Situated on the banks of the River Aire, in the foothills of the Pennines, Yorkshire’s largest city is gritty in places but always fascinating. Often overlooked in favor …
Home to glorious mountain peaks, crumbling medieval castles, and a history stretching back millennia, even fitting the highlights into a 14-day Wales itinerary is a challenge. It’s a challenge we’ve welcomed with relish, though, as we plan the best 2-week trip to Wales, complete with national museums, national parks, UNESCO World Heritage sites, plenty of …
Leeds has a rough sort of beauty to it. Located on the banks of the River Aire in northern England, red brick warehouses and crumbling Victorian factories still dot the Yorkshire city’s skyline. Leeds is inseparable from its industrial past, and the city grew at a phenomenal rate during the Industrial Revolution to quickly become …
If you love history, there’s no better place to be than Oxford. Founded by Anglo-Saxons over 1,000 years ago, Oxford soon became home to the most learned monks and teachers in England, leading to the founding of Oxford’s earliest university colleges in the 12th century. The medieval history of Oxford is etched into the cobbled …
The “City of Dreaming Spires” – or Oxford, as you probably know it – is one of England’s most popular tourist destinations. There’s good reason countless visitors make the journey to this historic city on the edge of the Cotswolds, and you’ll quickly fall in love with Oxford’s Gothic and Baroque architecture, its University Colleges, …
Lively festivals celebrating the season, fire-hued foliage lighting up the parks, and tranquil cobbled lanes free from the crowds of summer characterize the best places to visit in Europe in October. Popular destinations that are swamped during the peak seasons are much quieter and more affordable at this time of year, with lower temperatures perfect …
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Architecture, museums, and art galleries are just three of the main reasons why so many tourists make Glasgow a highlight of their Scottish travel itineraries. Throw in an abundance of whisky distilleries, atmospheric pubs, and fine dining opportunities, and you’ve got yourself a top-tier tourist destination to suit anyone’s travel style! This is Scotland’s most …
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September is one of the best times of year to travel around Europe. Many of the most ancient and fascinating cities are fiercely hot in the middle of summer and bursting at the seams with crowds. By September, not only has the weather massively cooled down, but there are fewer visitors, too, meaning you can …
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If you’re a big fan of Scotch whisky, medieval castles, tartan kilts, and bagpipes, then book a trip to Edinburgh. The Scottish capital is one of the United Kingdom’s most historic and popular destinations – and there’s a good reason. Take a stroll along Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile, and it won’t take long for you …