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 …
The Best Countryside Day Trips from London: By Train Read More »
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 …
Understanding British Money: What’s a Quid? A Shilling? Read More »
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, …
Overtourism in the UK Lately, it seems like there’s been an increase in articles about the impact of tourism in the UK, and spoiler alert – most of it’s not good news. Inconsiderate tourists are flooding popular destinations, trashing the countryside, and generally making life harder for both residents and responsible visitors. Tourism in the …
How to Be a Good Tourist in the Age of Overtourism Read More »
Very often when I’m talking with people about travel to the UK, I’ll hear someone say something like, “I’ll definitely be avoiding Manchester, their crime rate is way too high,” or “I’d love to visit Manchester but I’m not sure it’s safe.” Sometimes, those people are from American cities – even places like St. Louis …
As a non-gazillionaire who loves to travel to the UK (and elsewhere) as often as possible, I’ve learned quite a few tricks to help fund the habit. One of my more recent favorites – and one that’s very relevant this time of year – is to use cashback sites for any online shopping I do. …
How to Use Your Christmas Shopping to Help You Save for Your Dream UK Vacation Read More »
As someone who loves to travel, but doesn’t love to spend money on travel, I’ve become quite adept at the airline/credit card points game in recent years. With a little planning, it has allowed me to greatly reduce the overall cost of traveling to the UK, and I was even able to send my parents …
How to Make the Most of Your Credit Card Points for Flying to the UK Read More »