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15 Things You Need to Know Before You Go to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
I remember my first time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival many years ago – it was all a little bit…
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Top 18 Things to Do in London in 2018
Heading to London this year? When you arrive in the UK capital there are a few things you’ll notice. First…
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A Very Quick Guide to Edinburgh
Planning a trip to the Scottish capital? Here’s a very quick guide to Edinburgh to get you started. The city…
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16 Delightful Free Things To Do in Edinburgh
I fell in love with Edinburgh the first time I visited – which is why I will soon be returning…
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Why I Prefer British Pubs to North American Ones
As a Canadian who has lived abroad in the UK and traveled throughout Canada and the USA, I have had…
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Ten Brilliant UK Cities to Visit Besides London
When tourists think of visiting the UK, they usually have one destination in mind: London. However, there are so many…
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Discovering the Delights of Derry
Whether you call this place Derry or Londonderry (and it depends a bit who you’re speaking with as to…
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My UK Travel Bucket List
For the last few weeks Lee and I have been back in England, visiting his lovely family and our wonderful…
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In Defense of the “Awful” British Weather
Brits seem to love nothing more than to complain about the rain. It seems to almost be a national pastime…
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Beyond London – Yorkshire
It only takes 3-4 hours by train or car to visit Yorkshire from London, but this beautiful county offers a…
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Beyond London: Stratford Upon Avon
A quiet town on the river Avon in beautiful Warwickshire, Stratford Upon Avon is a great escape from the big…
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Beyond London: Bath
Ancient Roman Spas, natural hot springs, medieval buildings, gorgeous Georgian architecture, excellent museums and a range of great pubs, restaurants…
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Beyond London: Cornwall
The ancient kingdom of Cornwall is home to the longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain and is one of…
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Beyond London: The Wild Beauty of Wales
(This is the third post in our Beyond London Series, a collection of destination guides that encourage backpackers to get…
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Beyond London: Cumbria and the Lake District
(This is the second post in our Beyond London Series, a collection of destination guides that encourage backpackers to get…
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Beyond London: Lovely Lancashire
(This is the first post in our Beyond London Series, a collection of destination guides that encourage backpackers to get…
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Why The United Kingdom is Not a S#!thole
After falling for his sexy accent, I followed my boyfriend Lee home from New Zealand, and ended up living for…
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Cumbria in Photos
Many people think that visiting England is all about London. However, there are also some truly gorgeous and much more…
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Worlds Coolest Cities: Manchester
A trip to the UK isn’t complete without enjoying its second city, the “Capital of the North of England”. Manchester…
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The Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Photos
The Fringe Festival is a celebration of independent performing arts, and the city of Edinburgh comes alive with music, art,…
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