During our UK honeymoon in 2012, my husband and I had many a moment where we said “I wish I had not… ” or “I wish I had brought with me…”. Knowing what to pack when travelling to the UK can mean a smooth, stress-free trip or one where you are scrambling to find that one thing that you really need. So taking care to prepare a UK packing list…
The train pulled into the Bath Spa station. A familiar one, since I had been here in 2008 on my solo UK trip. This time around, it was myself and…
Are you a planner? Do you need to have every single detail of your travel itinerary double-checked prior to setting out on your trip? Or do you just go with …
The romantic Holyrood Abbey ruins at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh are a stark reminder that time and historic events can destroy the most beautiful buildings in the world. Exploring Holyrood Abbey ruins takes you on a trip back in time. Anybody who knows me well knows that I’m interested in the Medieval period of European history. So our 2012 visit to Edinburgh had a Holyrood Palace tour and exploration of…
As part of our honeymoon in 2012, we went touring Scotland via a bus tour. We had one of the best adventures touring Glen Coe, Rannoch Moor and Loch Lomond.…
Albert Bridge in London stands out from the others. It’s delicate, fanciful in its colours and old. During my 2008 visit to London, UK, one Sunday morning, I woke up…
If you’re planning a summer day trip to Windsor Castle, you must add visiting Eton and Eton College to your list. This student town is just across the Thames from the castle, making it the perfect stop on your itinerary. After seeing all the gorgeousness of the castle, the walk over to Eton College is about a 22 minute walk (1.1 miles). Even though your legs will have had a workout…