Deciding When and Where to Go in Ireland
Would you rather gaze at the rainbows that show up during the spring in Ireland, or enjoy the solitude of the countryside during the winter? Do you want to experience Galway's Arts Festival in July, or [more…]
Visiting England: The Best Places to Go
Of course, you want to know which regions of England to visit during your trip — and to find the best cities, towns, castles, cathedrals, gardens, and countryside that England has to offer. Note that England [more…]
When to Travel to England
How do you decide what time of year to travel to England? When are the busiest tourist seasons? What is the weather in England really like? Read on. [more…]
Great English Writers and the Places They Lived
For most of us, some of our earliest "memories" of England came from literature. If you're literary minded, you can track down several places in England associated with your favorite British authors. Even [more…]
London's Most Historic Pubs
Public houses, better known as pubs, have been a way of life in London and throughout the United Kingdom for centuries — the city has hundreds of them. Not all these pubs are old, of course, and not all [more…]
Touring Scotland's Great Highlands
Scotland has no shortage of things to see, and most regions have their own unique attractions. But among the best is the wild terrain of the Highlands. Why not try to get all the way to the top of Scotland [more…]
Scotland's Best Golf Courses
Okay, maybe it would be unfair to say definitively that the golf courses listed here are the ten best in Scotland. The country just has too many great courses. You would need to golf every day for nearly [more…]
Walking Tours of London
What could be more fun than just wandering around London's streets? Try it. Pick a neighborhood — Soho, Chelsea, The West End, Piccadilly Circus, Notting Hill [more…]
Scotland's Best Natural Attractions
Yes, Scotland has a pair of vibrant cities, loads of historic monuments, numerous castles, and gobs of golf courses. But the country is also home to some of the prettiest countryside you could ever imagine [more…]
London's Best Museums
If you're a dedicated museum maven, London's selection will keep you going for days, weeks, months, even years. London is loaded with every conceivable kind of treasure from all over the world. And, amazingly [more…]
The Best Places to Soak Up London's History
The great historic landmarks in London never fail to stir the imagination: They've been witness to glorious triumphs and bloody tragedies — and it's almost impossible to remain unmoved when visiting them [more…]
British Cuisine: Traditional and Modern Dining
Restaurants in London and the rest of England serve everything from imaginative nouveau and continental cuisine to traditional British standards, like shepherd's pie. Breakfast is usually a big meal in [more…]
Dining in Scotland: Not Just Haggis or Haddock
For years, Scottish food was known for boiled meats, organ dishes, and watery, overcooked vegetables. But recently, independent restaurants have displayed significant improvements in Scotland's dining [more…]
