Tag Archives: Britain

Get your scare on: Britain’s most haunted

By Katie | Published October 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

Looking for a scare this Halloween? Britain is far from being short of ghost stories of haunted castles, cemeteries, houses and even pubs. Be warned though, you may be in for a scream if you visit these places on October 31st! Continue reading »

Travel Tips | Also tagged Halloween, London, scary, Scotland, Travel Tips, UK

Best of Britain: your guide to Yorkshire

By Katie | Published October 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

Beating out mainstay holiday destinations in the UK like Cornwall, Devon and Cumbria, it seems that Yorkshire takes the crown as the best holiday destination in the UK. With tourist numbers up and a great showing by Yorkshire Team GB athletes in the summer, let’s go to York! Continue reading »

Travel Tips | Also tagged Travel Tips, UK, York, Yorkshire

Winter in Britain: where to go

By Katie | Published October 4, 2012 | 1 Comment

We won’t say you’re crazy for staying in Britain this winter, especially after the news about Sri Lanka being the best value, because Britain has some pretty great spots to visit, even in the winter where you won’t feel the chill of London’s soggy streets. Continue reading »

Travel Tips | Also tagged Christmas, staycation, UK, winter

Best bike routes in Britain

By Katie | Published September 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

Don’t tell us the inspiration to tackle the nation has already subsided since the Olympics ended. We’re just getting started and while many think cycling is for summer, we couldn’t agree less. With mild autumn temperatures here, it’s the perfect time to get out on the road and pedal. Continue reading »

Travel Ideas | Also tagged active holidays, Cycling, fitness, UK

Murmuration: an ode to nature

By Katie | Published January 12, 2012 | 3 Comments

Whether your an ornithologist, a recreational birdwatcher or a nature-lover, autumn in Britain is the best time to catch this natural phenomenon in action. The starlings are the key attraction once summer fads to autumn. Continue reading »

Travel Tips | Also tagged birds, nature, Travel Tips, UK, wildlife

Reliving good King Arthur’s days

By Katie | Published June 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

England’s history is dotted with bloody battles, knights (some even in shining armour), jousting championships and unexplainable ruins. It’s a country of legends. One of the most famous of all is that of King Arthur and his gallant knights of the round table, a story that has and continues to inspire seven-year-old knights-to-be to this day. Continue reading »

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