April 6, 2012 |
Andy |
Art and Culture, Sights, Travel Interests |
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The Bard is not only the most famous English writer in the entire history of western literature, but also an author whose writings are timeless and just as enjoyable now as they were centuries ago. Shakespeare seems to become more and more popular and appreciated as time passes, and you hardly have to be a literature major anymore to find pleasure in reading his plays or poetry. If you love th... [read more]
TAGS: architecture, historical attractions, Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
April 5, 2012 |
Andy |
Brighton, Destinations, Shopping, Sights, Travel Interests |
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Whatever it is that seaside resorts need to do in order to stay in the center of attention for centuries, Brighton manages to pull it off exquisitely. Brighton has been the seaside resort of choice for people of means since at least the 19th centuries, and ever since a doctor began to laud the curative properties of the Brighton seawater, the resort turned from a small and unimportant fishing ... [read more]
TAGS: architecture, cuisine, historical attractions, museums
March 28, 2012 |
Emily |
Adventure, Family and Fun, Nature and Outdoor, Travel Interests |
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Scotland is always spoken of as the wildest country in the United Kingdom, and if you take a look at the countryside, that description seem accurate enough. Scotland's landscape can be craggy, harsh and beautiful in an inhospitable way, and yet people manage to live there just fine and to build some of the most picturesque villages, towns and cities in the isles. Scotland's highlands, lochs an... [read more]
TAGS: Highlands, hiking, hiking destinations, hiking paths, Inverness, Scotland
The Bard is not only the most famous English writer in the entire history of western literature, but also an author whose writings are timeless and just as enjoyable now as they were centuries ago. Shakespeare seems to become more and more popular and appreciated as time passes, and you hardly have to be a literature major anymore to find pleasure in reading his plays or poetry. If you love the works of Shakespeare or even if you are just a casual fan who would like to see the places that ar... [read more]
Whatever it is that seaside resorts need to do in order to stay in the center of attention for centuries, Brighton manages to pull it off exquisitely. Brighton has been the seaside resort of choice for people of means since at least the 19th centuries, and ever since a doctor began to laud the curative properties of the Brighton seawater, the resort turned from a small and unimportant fishing village into a booming holiday destination. But today Brighton is much more than a simple beach dest... [read more]
Scotland is always spoken of as the wildest country in the United Kingdom, and if you take a look at the countryside, that description seem accurate enough. Scotland's landscape can be craggy, harsh and beautiful in an inhospitable way, and yet people manage to live there just fine and to build some of the most picturesque villages, towns and cities in the isles. Scotland's highlands, lochs and islands are its most emblematic features, but the country is very diverse and there's always somet... [read more]
Liverpool is more often than not associated with football and music (after all, it is the hometown of FC Liverpool, and famous British bands like Echo and the Bunnymen or the Beatles), but nightlife, shopping and music is not all that recommends this amazing city. Liverpool has always been a city of culture, and it can boast of a really exciting history as a port city. The city has amazing museums, monuments, and landmarks, so sightseeing around Liverpool can take some time if you want to se... [read more]
Medieval times might not have been very pleasant for those who lived in them, but they are certainly a huge source of fascination nowadays. Medieval-inspired books and movies, architecture, folklore are fun, but it's even more fun to explore the remnants and heritage of these dark ages. Medieval Britain is a fascinating topic if you like tales, legends, epic battles and political intrigue, and although these are things that you can learn about from books or movies, you can almost catch a gli... [read more]
Liverpool is one of the greatest football hubs of the UK, and as everybody knows, a good football match should always be followed by a few celebratory (or commiserating) pints at the pub. So it's hardly surprising that Liverpool's pub scene is downright exceptional, filled with sports pubs where fans come to watch a game or just hang out, as well as with traditional pubs where you can have a plate of Sunday roast to accompany your glass or beer. Ask any local, and they will most likely tell ... [read more]
Liverpool might conjure up images of footballers and stadiums for fans of UK football, but this lively city is much more than simply Liverpool FC or the Beatles. Liverpool is not just football-mad, it is also madly in love with itself. Liverpudlians have more pride for their hometown than any other city in the UK, and they are fierce in defending it, and just as fierce when it comes to criticizing it. In 2008, Liverpool was the European capital of culture, and the city's old and weathered bu... [read more]
Yorkshire county is widely regarded as the most scenic, diverse and historical counties in the UK, which is not something that's easy to accomplish. Yorkshire (or God's own country, as the locals jokingly call it) is so large that is was split into four parts to be better managed, and so utterly beautiful that it will incarnate all the Gothic and romantic fantasies that anyone's ever had of England. The gloomy moors, the rolling hills, the craggy and menacing cliffs, as well the green and id... [read more]
The UK is not known to have the harshest winters in Europe, but that doesn't mean that the arrival of spring is not an occasion for people to get out of the house and enjoy the warm weather, sunshine and other outdoors attractions. Spring on the British Isles is a riot of colors, from the flowers that bloom by the millions in the countryside, to the fresh green grass and sometimes cloudless sky. If you visit the UK in spring, it is your chance to celebrate the renewal of nature by going outs... [read more]
Scotland is one of the most remarkable countries in the world, and not only because of its craggy mountains, crystal clear loughs and windswept coast, castles and ruins. Scotland is at its best in towns, villages and cities exploding with life and color, and one of the best travel experiences you could have here is to simply watch people go about their day to day lives. Rural life in Scotland preserves many elements of the past, from architecture to cuisine and traditional crafts. Seeing the... [read more]
