Editor’s Note: This is another fabulous guest post from Dave & Debra Rixon of Footloose TV / Grindelwald Productions. If you haven’t yet, we highly recommend checking out their UK and Europe-based travel videos on Amazon and Vimeo. What Better Way to Experience Rural Southern England? Most people will have heard of the River Thames, …
Seeing that we’ve done a post on the 7 Cities of Scotland, we thought it only right that we move on into England to take a look at the country’s 51 cities. Keep in mind that in the UK, cities are not defined by skyscrapers and multi-million person metro areas. Instead, it’s a status granted …
Acorn TV recently filmed a TV adaptation of the Whitstable Pearl mystery series, and its Whitstable, Kent setting is a location you don’t often see in British TV shows. To celebrate the new series, we thought it would be fun to share a little more about the town of Whitstable, along with a photographic walk …
Read moreLovely Photos of the Seaside Town of Whitstable, England (+Virtual Walk)
Dave and I were both born in the countryside, and often can take it for granted, and I think it was when we were making our West Highland Way film that I was forcibly reminded of the incredible diversity that our British Isles have to offer in terms of nature and wildlife. The Highlands of …
Whether you’re researching a possible trip to London or you just want to do a bit of armchair travelling, there are loads of great travel shows to help you get a sense of what it’s like. We’re firm believers in doing your research and figuring out what YOU want to see, not what old guidebooks …
It’s been a strange year, and all over the world, Christmas markets have been cancelled. While most of us know it’s the right thing to do to help more people survive and prevent hospitals from becoming overloaded, it’s certainly not the fun choice. Instead of moping around, though, we thought we’d take a look at …
Read moreUnbelievably Festive Photos of Bath, England’s Christmas Market
It’s a great time to be alive! In the past, those who couldn’t travel were forced to content themselves with nothing more than books and the occasional (but relatively rare) glimpse of places on television. Today, we have an almost incomprehensible amount of information at our fingertips, including a surprising number of immersive 3D tours. …
Read more23 of the Best 3D Virtual Tours of British Museums, Castles, Churches, & Stately Homes
In the song “When I’m Sixty-Four”, the Beatles sang, “Every summer we could get a cottage on the Isle of Wight if it’s not too dear. We shall scrimp and save…” That’s what pops into my head every time I think about the Isle of Wight. Of course, I always preferred the Bernard Cribbins version, …
Read more21 Free Activities & Attractions on the Isle of Wight
London is a wonderful city, but where England really shines is the in the countryside. That’s why if you have the time, we very strongly recommend getting outside the city and soaking up some of the fresh air in one of England’s lovely villages or market towns. We know a lot of our readers …
Read moreThe Best Countryside Day Trips from London: By Train
January 15-20 in 2020: Lonely Planet is having their big sale – 45% off all their travel guides, no coupon code needed. Click HERE to shop the sale, or browse the featured guides from the British Isles below (all of which are on sale for these five days). Whether you’re actively planning a trip …