Are you planning a journey to Wales? It will surely be a fantastic holiday. There are numerous outstanding visitor attractions here, ranging from historic cities to cultural attractions and natural wonders. If you also love to taste traditional dishes on your holiday, the Welsh cuisine will surely amaze you. Beef and lamb are among the major meats used for preparing the Welsh dishes. Potato and leek are also very popular in Wales.
Some of the most common traditional dishes are the followi... [ read more ]
Do you spend your Christmas in the United Kingdom? You will surely make a memorable experience. Christmas is a magical feast, celebrated in all Christian countries. There are numerous things which make the celebration even more beautiful: the decorations, the Christmas tree, the gorgeous presents and of course, the traditional Christmas dishes. In the following article I will present you the best traditional Christmas dishes in the United Kingdom. Some may sound familiar and may correspond w... [ read more ]
When you are going on a holiday in a foreign country, it is good to find out some information about the country before traveling. For example, it’s good to know what are the currency, the vernacular, the traditions and culture of the respective country. It is also essential to know which are the traditional foods and drinks in the visited country. If you are about to visit England on your next holiday, read on to find out which are the typical English drinks. As we all know, tea is the Engli... [ read more ]
The wonderful city of Liverpool is situated in England. It lies along the Mersey Estuary which makes the city even more beautiful. Liverpool attracts dozens of tourists due to its magnificent attractions some of which were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The most popular attraction in Liverpool is the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City which includes six famous sites and landmarks, such as the Albert Dock, the Pier Head or the William Brown Street. Several tourists visit these wonderful... [ read more ]
Being part of the Hebrides, this archipelago is situated off the coast of Scotland. These beautiful and attractive islands are not that popular as other regions of Great Britain, thus not overcrowded during the season of holidays. The Inner Hebrides contain 79 islands, of which only 36 are inhabited. The largest and most popular islands are Skye, Islay, Jura, Mull and Rùm. With spectacular historical attractions, such as castles and monuments, impressive mountains and beautiful beaches, one o... [ 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 ]
All countries in Europe have something special to their cuisine, some unique features that they can call their very own. But as much as cuisines differ, perhaps one of most distinctive ones is Scottish food. Although cultural exchange over the centuries brought many international dishes to Scotland, authentic Scottish cuisine is still a strong influence in many of the best restaurants. So if you find yourself in Edinburgh during your travels, you will be in the perfect location to ... [ read more ]
Lively Manchester with its rich historical and industrial past, the cradle of British economy for decades, the birthplace of indie music in the UK and a major university city is a travel destination that can cheer you up, entertain you, enlighten you, but never bore you. There are more things to do in Manchester than one can count, from cultural activities to sightseeing, pub crawling and shopping, but whatever you do, one thing is for sure: you will get hungry. And while many of the major t... [ read more ]
Birmingham was the heart of Britain's industrial revolution, and still the leader of many industries. It is a city with more canals than Venice, although they might look slightly less picturesque. It is also the city where famous literary figures like Tolkien, Washington Irving or Conan Doyle wrote or lived. In short, Birmingham is a city with many facets, with a lots to show off, despite being very different from the stereotypical images of ye olde England. The city has lots of museums, sev... [ read more ]
The Channel Islands are a curious place, as Alice in Wonderland would say. Not quite part of the UK, and not quite anything else either, this small cluster of islands in the English Channel is located closer to the coast of France then the UK, and yet they are British Crown Dependencies, which means that they recognize the Queen as their monarch, but not much else. To put it simply, the Channel Islands are an unusual place: its inhabitants are British citizens, yet the islands are not part o... [ read more ]
