It’s often thought that you can only head on certain kinds of vacations with the family in tow. According to this logic, you can choose between a trip to an amusement park or, if you’re feeling really adventurous, to a resort in the Caribbean. Supposedly you can’t even think about a vacation you, as an […]
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Lesser Known but Fascinating Places to Visit on Your Next London Vacation
Arguably the world’s most interesting and unique city, London needs time to get to know it, even after several visits. For those frequent visitors (or even first-time visitors) on a London vacation, here are suggestions to consider to enhance your next stay in this amazing metropolis. I have lived and worked in London and thought […]
10 Magnificent Churches to See on a European Vacation
When I was travelling through Eastern Europe with my wife (then girlfriend), we’d comment on how our trip could be mistaken for a pilgrimage due to all the churches we were visiting. Every day brought with it some new medieval cathedral to explore or some treasure of the Renaissance that took decades to build. Even […]
Ten Iconic Sites to See on a Europe Vacation
The most outstanding sites on a Europe vacation are numerous and should not be missed. What’s on your bucket list? My intention here is to highlight the top 10 iconic sites in Europe, natural or otherwise, that are my favourites that I have personally experienced on European tours and have what I call the “Wow […]
Unmasking Four Historic Faces of York on a Trip to England
One of the UK’s most historic cities, York, will be a highlight of any trip to England that takes in the country’s north. Long the seat of England’s royal family in the region, York has a history going back thousands of years. Traces of Roman and Viking occupation remain today, along with medieval architecture, some […]
More than Robin Hood: Add Underrated Nottingham to Your Trip to England
Ey up me duck! There’s plenty to see and do in the East Midlands city of Nottingham on your trip to England. If Robin Hood is the first thing you associate with the city of Nottingham, you’re not alone. Many international tourists tend to bypass the East Midlands city, resigning the tales of Sherwood Forest […]
Making Manchester (and Liverpool) a Highlight of Your Northern England Vacation
The heart and spiritual home of Britain’s working class, Manchester is a city you shouldn’t overlook on an England vacation. Queen Victoria famously hated it. The trade union movement owes its existence to it, and it’s probably responsible for a sizeable number of your favourite songs from the 80s and 90s. Manchester is one of […]
Enjoy the Scenery and Greenery While on a Trip to London, UK
You have done the sights, gone shopping, and been to the theatre, so why not do something totally different and refreshing on your trip to London – visit some of the city’s many spectacular and delightful parks. It is almost impossible to become bored in London. There is so much choice no matter what your […]
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