Tower Bridge London
(Since I’m in London today, I thought I’d throw this up!)
Tag Archives: England
The Weekly Photo: Lancaster, England
Lancaster, England
The Saturday City: Bristol
One of the great things about running a travel website is other travelers you meet. While in England this summer, I received an offer to explore the English city of Bristol by Heather. Around England, I’d explain my route through the country and people would universally go “Bristol? There’s not much there.” Needless to [...]
Observations Made While in England
A month in England and I certainly learned a lot about the country. A month in any country will teach you something. Cultures only really open up to you when you spend a long time in one. There’s only so much to notice in a few days. It’s part of the reason I like to [...]
Oxford
Oxford, founded sometime during the 9th century, expanded during the middle ages as a center for learning- first theology, then medicine, and then law. Over the centuries, more departments have been added to the university and now you can study with the best and brightest in any field.
The small city of Oxford is basically one [...]
The Lake District
The Lake District is located in Cumbria on the northwest coast of England about an hour from the Scottish border. The Lake District is to Northern England what Cornwall is to the south and I can’t figure out which one I enjoyed more. They’re both beautifu. The Lakes are a result of the last Ice [...]
England in Pictures
On this fine Sunday, let’s all relax and enjoy the beauty of England.
London
Salisbury
Cornwall
Bristol
Bath
Plymouth
Stratford-Upon-Avon
The Saturday City: Stratford Upon Avon
The birthplace of the bard, Stratford Upon Avon is a mecca for Shakespeare enthusiasts. Tourists descend on this city in hordes during the summer months and everywhere I went there were lots of people.
The city doesn’t have much to offer besides its Shakespearean past. Outside the historic area, it’s just another English city. However, inside [...]
Bath
Built centuries ago by the Romans, Bath is 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 bubbles up from the Earth. The local people thought this place had spiritual significance and, when the Romans came, they too felt [...]
Another Year Gone