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 | Apr 12, 2019 | Destination, Europe, Travel Tips
Following are tips on visiting Edinburgh from the musings of several travel bloggers. Many are places you may not find on your own, including tasty bites and historical locations. Most people only give the city a day or two to visit, but we would highly suggest adding...
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 | Jan 13, 2019 | Europe, Events, Travel Tips, USA
With the Internet, it has become pretty easy to find out if there is a special event that is going to affect your travel. These are dates that you may want to avoid if you don’t like crowds or you may wish to attend an event like the Scottish Highland Games in...
