Scotland

There are several places in England which feature strongly in Scottish history, especially along the borders and in the very north of England. While places such as Berwick-upon-Tweed (South Berwick to the Scots) changed hands frequently other places were simply a tasty target for attack and plunder. The important city of York frequently appears in Scottish history and it is York that I shall introduce you to here... Read More

When I was a child I was lucky enough to have a short family vacation (I say lucky as it is surprising how few city kids get the opportunity these days) and a frequent destination was Devon. My father was a hard working guy and, sadly, our annual vacation was often more hard work. Firstly there was the drive down to Devon along congested roads in piping hot weather. The fact is that Devon and Cornwall are highly popular vacation destinations with both domestic and foreign visitors alike. Now most folk, including my family, head straight for the usual tourist traps and though these are highly enjoyable I now find other places far more interesting, I grew out of my bucket and spade a while back,  and I am far more likely to look forward to short city breaks than a trip to a sandy beach. One city which I find fascinating is Exeter, a city full of highly interesting, and often unique, visitor attractions suitable for all tastes and needs... Read More

The capital city of Britain, London, has a vast choice of fantastic tourist attractions, from the amazingly historic to the very latest additions. The majority of the attractions are known all ’round the globe (for instance, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace the Tower of London). Amongst the recently built are the Millenium Dome, London Aquarium, Millennium Bridgethe Millennium Bridge, Millenium Dome, London Aquarium and the London Eye... Read More

UK vacations are extremely popular at the moment and while many put this increase (in the nummber of visitors) down to the low strength of the £ I would like to think that much has to do with the fact that there is simply so much to see and do in England, Scotland and Wales. Obviously the rich and long histories of each respective country means that there are plenty of fine country houses, fortified houses, castles and the likes. One of the places I am considering spending some time in early next year is the city of Nottingham... Read More

In recent Years increasing numbers folk are looking for new holiday destinations which afford something different or, at the very least something alternative to the common vacation of sand and sun. Under the current economic conditions many groups of people are, sadly discovering that they have far less money for buying a holiday and are, annoyingly, forced to making cutbacks to stretch their money further. A way of meeting this requirement is to search out a cheaper destination. The article below introduces you to the English town of Birmingham. With the euro and dollar so strong against the pound Sterling Birmingham hotels are  something of a bargain... Read More

When people visit England they usually want to see and experience something typically “English”. This may be a visit to Buckingham Palace or the Tower of London but besides the city of London there are few cities which ooze English character more than Cambridge. Visions of wigged judges and barristers walking in strange parades and students riding bicycles along cobbled streets is what springs to many a mind when thinking of English towns and when we look at Cambridge it isn’t too far from the truth... Read More

During my formative years I travelled around the United Kingdom, mainly during the summer months and mainly in the country of England. One of the places, besides the city of Liverpool, in which I spent most time, was the seaside town of  Southport, also in Merseyside (although locals would prefer it was still part of Lancashire and even choose to address letters as such!). Winter wasn’t much fun in the town but come summer it came alive with the most wonderful atmosphere... Read More

It has been a while since I posted a blog here as I have been busy working on a new travel related site which covers the whole of the United Kingdom and focuses on providing the most comprehensive bed and breakfast accommodation listings on the Internet (well that is the aim). Today I took a look at the town of Bristol which I have not visited since my mid teens. I remember it clearly as a gorilla escaped from the amazing Bristol Zoo while I was staying with family. These days I have no family there so I will have to stay in Bristol bed & breakfast so finding the cheapest available has been my main aim. In the blog below I introduce the  reader to the wonderful city of Bristol, a great place for a family vacation but also highly suitable for a wild weekend break:.. Read More