If you’re an American who enjoys travel to the UK, you’ve probably been wondering about some of the latest headlines: “British Pound Plummets to Record Low Against the Dollar” “Pound Hits Record Low After Tax Cut Plans” “Strong Dollar is Good for the US but Bad for the World” “Pound Resumes Slide after BoE and …
Editor’s Note: This is another great post from David and Debra Rixon of the Footloose travel video series. Their feature-length travel videos off deep dives into a variety of British and other European destinations, and you can check out descriptions and links to their videos HERE. You can keep up with their latest productions by …
Read moreTravel Follow-Along: Footloose TV Visits York, England
From Debra and David Rixon – Grindelwald Productions, check out their UK and Europe based travel videos Amazon Prime Video and Vimeo on Demand Eight alternative things to do in London! Like every capital city, London has its accepted ‘tourist trails’ and must-see attractions, which we hope we covered in our Footloose in London film, …
Read more8 Undiscovered and Unusual Places to Visit in London
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, …
Editor’s Note: This guest post comes to us from David and Debra Rixon, creators and hosts of the Footloose Travel series. Together, they create delightfully lengthy, in-depth European travel videos full of great scenery and invaluable travel tips. Most of their videos are available to view free here with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video …
Read moreWonderful Windermere: Travelling England’s Lake District
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 …
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 …
British money has a lengthy history, so it’s not surprising that it’s evolved and changed over the years. Whether you’re watching British TV, reading British books, or just planning a trip to the UK, it’s understandable you might have questions about how it works. Even among Brits, you’ll find many don’t understand the older British …
Read moreUnderstanding British Money: What’s a Quid? A Shilling?
There are a lot of ways to save on hotel rooms, but when you ask people how they do it, their advice usually falls into one of two categories: Join xxx loyalty program Use my favorite discount booking site like Hotels.com, Bookings.com, Expedia, etc. The first tactic can be great if you do it right, …