Highclere Castle is a beautiful estate that was made famous from the popular show Downton Abbey. Any Downton Abbey fans must visit Highclere Castle on their next trip to London. It’s a bit out of the way for London visitors, so if you’re trying to plan a day trip to Highclere Castle from London, I’ve …
If you’re looking to take photos with the iconic Big Ben on your trip to London, I’ve got the best Big Ben photo spots for you. Seeing Big Ben in person is one of the most magical things to do in London. Now that it’s been restored, it’s shinier than ever. I walked all around …
Having afternoon tea in London is a quintessential experience. I knew I had to do it while visiting London for the first time, so I searched through dozens of options until I found the perfect one — afternoon tea in a library with views of Big Ben out the window. How magical does that sound? …
No visit to England is complete without a day trip to Cotswolds. The Cotswolds are a famously beautiful collection of villages and gardens about 80 miles west of London. It’s a more rural area, so there’s not really anything in particular to do except walk around, explore, take photos, and enjoy the pretty villages. It’s …
Oxford is a college town about an hour’s train ride from both Bath and London. The university has really taken over the town, but it is fascinating to learn about the city’s history. Many people come to Oxford on a day trip from London, but there’s enough to do to warrant staying several days. I …
Stonehenge is a must-visit tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, but it’s in the middle of nowhere, hard to reach from major cities like London or Bath. Before my visit to the United Kingdom, I researched all the possible ways to see Stonehenge, ultimately deciding to book a half-day Stonehenge from Bath tour. I was …
A weekend in Bath, England is the minimum you should spend in this beautiful, Georgian city. I fell in love with Bath on my first visit, and I have the perfect weekend itinerary in Bath for you to make the most of your time in Bath, one of the most beautiful cities in England. Day …
Of all the cities I visited in England, Bath was by far my favorite. I fell in love with its gorgeous Georgian architecture and charming streets. It’s a beautiful city with history around every corner — what more can you ask for? To make the most of your trip to Bath, here are 18 of …
A common mistake people make (myself included) when planning their first trip to Scotland is booking a day trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh. I am guilty of this. I naively thought one day to see Glencoe and Loch Ness will cover all the highlights of the Highlands. In this post I’m going to …
