England is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. While most travelers tend to stick to London (which is understandable as it’s a great city!), the rest of the region has a lot to offer and sees a fraction of the crowds. In fact, backpacking around England was one of the highlights […]
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Visiting the Beautiful Cornwall Region of England
Last Updated: 02/04/20 | February 4th, 2020 The Cornwall region is the farthest west you can go in England. The county is filled with farms, small towns (I stayed in Lostwithiel, population 3,000), and tiny fishing villages. The area has been populated since the Neolithic and Bronze Age. Eventually, the Britons (who were Celtic in […]
Exploring England’s Beautiful Lake District
Posted: 8/5/08 (Updated on 2/19/22 with added resources) The Lake District is located in Cumbria, on the northwest coast of England, about an hour from the border with Scotland. It is to northern England what Cornwall is to the south: a natural, rural paradise that embodies the best of England. (I can’t figure out which […]
Visiting the Roman Baths in Bath, England
Last Updated: 8/29/22 | August 29th, 2022 Originally built centuries ago by the Romans as a spa/bath retreat, Bath is still one of the most beautiful, historic, and visited cities in England. The Romans came here when they invaded Britain because of the hot springs that bubble up from the earth. The local people thought […]
Road-Tripping New England: My Suggested Itinerary
Posted: 5/13/22 | May 13th, 2022 I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The United States is made for road trips. With its bustling cities, rugged national parks, and delicious eats, the sheer size and diversity of this country never cease to amaze me. I’ve road-tripped the USA five times, spending a cumulative […]
The Best Things to See in Salisbury, England
Last Updated: 5/25/23 | May 25th, 2023 A stunning hour-and-a-half train ride through the English countryside from London takes you to the town Salisbury, home of the famous Stonehenge as well as the Magna Carta. It’s an easy day trip from London, but I found that the town has a lot to offer and traveling […]
The 14 Best Things to Do in Bristol
Last Updated: 2/14/24 | February 14th, 2024 While most travelers who visit England only visit London, there are actually a lot of other gems in the country worth exploring. One such place is Bristol. “Bristol? There’s not much there.” That was the standard reply from locals whenever I mentioned I was heading to Bristol. Most […]
Manchester Travel Guide
Manchester is one of England’s underrated cities, often overlooked by international tourists in favor of cosmopolitan London. However, the city punches well above its weight when it comes to things to see and do and is worth spending a few days exploring. Manchester boomed in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution, becoming the world’s […]
Liverpool Travel Guide
Liverpool is one of the most visited cities in England. Like neighboring Manchester, Liverpool saw tremendous expansion during the Industrial Revolution, when it became a major port city. After the city’s decline, Liverpool became known as a dingy industrial city that was filled with crime. It wasn’t a place most people wanted to go. Fortunately, […]
Bristol Travel Guide
Bristol is an energetic and artsy city bursting with a robust restaurant scene, fascinating history, and lots of art. A college town with a youthful feeling, the city is full of great budget experiences, plenty of parks to relax in, interesting museums and historic homes, and a waterfront lined with art galleries and eateries. Bristol […]
Brighton Travel Guide
Brighton is a seaside resort town on the southern coast of England that’s known for being quirky, bohemian, artsy, and very LGBTQ-friendly. It’s an extremely popular place to visit in the summer. I really like this town — even during the summer when it gets crowded! Considered the hippest city in the UK, Brighton comes […]
Bath Travel Guide
Thanks to the area’s hot springs, Bath has been attracting visitors for thousands of years. The Romans started visiting around 70 CE, laying the groundwork for the baths that they continually used and expanded upon until the 5th century. The city became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era (1714-1830), leading to a […]