Being a storyteller as travel host and writer is my oxygen and the core of who I am. I consider it an honor and extremely rewarding to share travel inspiration to the masses. Much like doing a good deed, or a "mitzvah” as they say in the Jewish r
Visitors to Scotland who start their trip in Glasgow may want to spend a day driving the iconic Scottish countryside to see one of the most legendary locations in all the world: Loch Ness.
This fun adventure can be completed round-trip in a day,
Read more…Located on the south coast of the England about just over two hours by road or rail from London is one of the most unusual of any British city. Bournemouth (pop. 184,000) has almost Mediterranean climate, breathtaking sea views, palm trees growing on
So you’re in the capital of merry olde England for the winter holidays, enjoying the festive lights and good cheer, and suddenly you realize that your British friends are off on the day after Christmas for something called Boxing Day. Setting asi
Dover is one of the coastal towns in Kent County, near the United Kingdom's southeastern corner and of course jumping off point for the ferries across the English Channel to Calais, France. Dover is also the administrative center of the Dover Distr
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The capital of the United Kingdom is more than just a metropolis with a striking historical significance in the history of the world - it's a unique and exhilarating experience. London’s countless monuments, its royal panache and mind boggling archit
So the Olympic Games have finally begun! Friday’s opening ceremony was viewed by people all over the world, and countries are already starting to rack up medals in events like swimming, cycling, and judo.
Londoners have of course been anticipating the
Some love to follow their hearts when travelling, others love to follow their stomachs and taste buds. And if you want to have something to tell people when they ask the – otherwise, legit – question of how was the food, you should consider some o
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On St. Patrick's Day, many of our thoughts turn to the Emerald Isle. But most still think in terms of the Republic of Ireland, from capital Dublin to iconic spots such as the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, and Galway. Less well k
A treat for art lovers - self-portraits by Paul Cézanne, the pre-eminent French artist of the Post Impressionist school are now on public display for the first time in the United Kingdom.
The paintings are part of a major exhibition, Cézanne Portrait
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Southport, Merseyside, is a beautiful coastal town and a hub of activity in England's northwest. Situated ideally close to Liverpool, Blackpool, Preston and St. Helens, Southport draws on the culture of all of its neighbouring cities to create a town
I do love a garden, and I especially like one that’s been rescued from near dereliction. Cornwall’s Lost Gardens of Heligan are probably the best-known example, Coincidentally, the Tremayne family, who owned the Heligan Gardens were related to the
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Like migratory birds, more than 70 eminent authors and thinkers from across the globe just gathered in London this past May 20-21 for what has become an annual fixture, the Jaipur Literature Festival. The venue was different this year, because its
‘If you steal a sheep, they’ll hang you, but if you steal a mountain, they’ll make you a Lord’
- old Welsh saying.
There’s e
Read more…The architecture certainly suggests just about any town or village on the Italian Riviera. There are similar colours; bold and brash in some places; a pleasing pastel in others. There’s even an Italian-style bell tower.
But,there’s something other-
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X Marks The Spot With
The London Sightseeing Pass
London UK, November 1, 2011: Be prepared to “dig for treasure” while visiting some of the most famous and historical attractions in London this season as one lucky person will win $1
Oranges and lemons,
say the bells of St. Clement’s.
You owe me five farthings,
Say the bells of St. Martin’s.
When will you pay me?
Say the bells of Old Bailey.
When I grow rich,
Say the bells of Shoreditch.
For visitors to England, when it comes to cities London often (and understandably) gets most of the attention. But especially if you're a history buff, one city you should put on your bucket list is York, four hours north. For this Yorkshire urb of 2
One glance up Princess Street is enough to give anyone a boost. Blokes in kilts play the bagpipes alongside businessmen; locals take their dogs out for a stroll; groups of lads hang out downing pints of beer; and thousands of tourists peruse the shop
