by Cindy | Sep 26, 2019 | Destination, England, Europe
What a nice birthday surprise from my thoughtful husband, Tom – a cruise along the Jurassic Coast of England including a traditional Devon Cream Tea. I had seen the Stuart Line boats go by as I walked along the promenade of Budleigh Salterton and thought it...
by Tom Graham | Aug 29, 2019 | England, Europe
Oxford is synonymous with its famous university, one of the top two in the UK, and arguably in the world. It is, in fact, the oldest university in the English speaking world, and the second oldest in the entire world. The town of Oxford is jam-packed with other firsts...
by Cindy | Jan 24, 2019 | England, Europe
Bath is famous for its well-preserved Roman Baths. The train station (Bath Spa) is in a great location. From the station, it is slightly uphill to get to the Roman Baths. The walk is only seven minutes, but there is a lot to see between the two points. Tips on...
by Cindy | Jan 22, 2019 | England, Europe
The city of Aberystwyth was a fantastic discovery with its sweeping seafront and promenade. After visiting several UK coastal towns, it has become one of our favorites. The castle here is an Edwardian fortress built in the late 1300s. You can stroll along the...
by Cindy | Jan 17, 2019 | England, Europe
1 1/2 hours by train or 2 hours by car (62 miles) from London Do you know that Canterbury is a walled city? We had no idea until we arrived there. Guess we missed it in all the literature. The wall makes a nice walk, and there is a hill not far from the train station...
by Cindy | Mar 15, 2018 | England, Europe, Travel Tips
We found taking the train in the UK was so much easier than driving and in some cases faster than driving with much less stress. Train travel is an affordable way to get around and if you can plan in advance you’ll save even more. If you are going to travel by train...
