Though having a rough time these days at least in part thanks to Brexit, Britain is still a treasure trove of travel treats, from capital London out into England and Cornwall to Wales and Scotland. And across to Northern Ireland, too, of course!
Cover photo: Trey Ratcliffe
Jorge Franganillo The Lake District of Cumbria in northwest England, a 5½-hour drive from London and two from Liverpool and Manchester, is a mountainous region and national park renowned for its gorgeous scenery - centering around 19 eponymous lakes - as well as its literary associations with a group of 19th-century "Lake Poets" such as William Wordsworth (one of his most famous poems, "Daffodils," was inspired here), Beatrix Potter (of Peter Rabbit fame), and John Ruskin (a highly…
Read more…At just 206 metres (680 feet) above sea level, the Great Orme (below) might be thought of as rather a slight hill. But it looks as imposing as a far greater eminence, as it overlooks the seaside resort of Llandudno, on the north Welsh coast about a 4½-hour drive or train ride from London and just over an hour's drive and two hours by rail from Liverpool. It’s a limestone headland about two miles long and a mile wide where, back in the Bronze Age, copper was mined (but they only…
Read more…Photos courtesy of TheRealMaryKing'sClose.com The year is 1645. The most virulent strain of the bubonic plague - the "Black Death" - has immobilized Edinburgh, Scotland, claiming the lives of more than half the city’s population. The area hardest hit: Mary King’s Close off High Street, a lively, busy thoroughfare of pubs, shops, and residences. Cries of suffering have replaced the friendly chatter, and the stench of death the aroma of tea and scones. The place, the time, the horror have…
Read more…Howdy Folks! The United Kingdom has already been one of my favourite places to spend vacations, but I think it is better to have a vacation home there instead of paying rentals and fares to expensive hotels. Even after my retirement, I will live in a vacation home in the UK. Here are my favourite places to get a vacation home: Dorset: It is one of the most beautiful places in the Southwest of England. Especially its villages are worth living and visiting. It will be a great idea if you get a…
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I think most travel writers don't pay attention to price since we either travel for free or are heavily subsidized. As for Lonely Planet and the BBC's observations, I'm not impressed. Every destination has places which are "overpriced or lacking in quality". Not everything is overpriced to everyone. Depends on how deep your pockets are. But like you when I'm in London I see lots of people who obviously don't have a lot enjoying themselves. I love London, but no one puts a gun to your head to go there. So find it's up to each person to find a way to make it work for them.
Two weeks ago the editorial director of a major magazine bemoaned how expensive the airfare was for a family (his) to get to the UK from NA. I gave him some travel options that he hadn't considered and which made it affordable. It's not the way his readers would travel, but it fit his budget.
My reaction is that its totally ridiculous, it is possible to "do" Britain on a tight budget. There are many wonderful B & B's, cheaper hotels away from London and brilliant prices - good pub grub, when visiting London recently my friend and I had a superb full breakfast for £6.95 each, the hotel price was ridiculous.
However come up to beautiful Yorkshire and get value for money
"Britain is not a good choice for tourists on a tight budget, according to the Lonely Planet company... Its new Great Britain guide says many restaurants, hotels and attractions in England, Scotland and Wales are 'overpriced or lacking in quality.'" That's from the BBC, and Lonely Planet's conclusions make me wonder. Although I'm not a budget traveler, whenever I'm in London, I see other travelers who do seem to be on a tight budget and having fun. What's your reaction to this?
Have you guys seen T-Mobile's Royal Wedding video?? Who said cell phone companies dont have a sense of humor?
(Camilla and Harry are dead ringers, I can't believe it!)I caught some snippets of the wedding this morning - got to say I do love all the pomp and formality - and the hats! It was also fun to know that I was standing right there - at the gates of the palace - just a few months ago.
My cats woke me up this morning so I trundled downstairs and proceeded to photograph some of the TV coverage of the wedding. I loved the wedding and all the pomp and ceremony that went with it. You can view a few of my photos from the wedding on my Facebook page. The link can be found on my website at www.frostphotography.com.
Just to be clear, you mean Greenwich Village in NYC, not Greenwich in London?
I'm giving a talk - Monetize Me - to a group of writers in two weeks and there were a couple of lines I thought I'd use. I need to get a copy of his sermon.
Can't complain about the Bishop of London. When my friend L. got married, the priest who officiated took this opportunity -- having a captive audience of Greenwich Village secular types -- to harangue the attendees for 90 minutes about their sinful ways. Out of loyalty to L., nobody walked out, but some came close.
Tell you what I liked about today's ceremonies: They became a showcase for British classical composers, from Purcell to Elgar to the current Queen's composer. Thus, they exposed a huge, worldwide audience to great music.
Wonder what other people liked (or not).
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