Liverpool might be famous for The Beatles and its maritime heritage, but it’s also one of the UK’s most-filmed cities. Directors from Hollywood to the BBC are drawn to its grand architecture, gritty streets, and historic docks. In fact, Liverpool filming locations have stood in for everywhere from Gotham City to 1940s New York, and […]

You’ve been dreaming about this for ages. The cobblestone streets, the café lunches, the historic sights. Now it’s finally time to plan a trip to Europe and turn that dream into reality. You’ve saved countless Instagram posts, your passport’s ready, and you’ve even spotted a few flight deals. But when it comes time to actually […]

London at Christmas becomes, in one simple word, magical. The sun sets early (as in 4:30pm early), leaving plenty of time in the evenings to walk around and soak in all the beautiful Christmas lights. It’s also a city full to the brim with Christmas markets, where you can find holiday themed food and drinks, […]

Few cities capture the holiday spirit quite like London. From twinkling lights on Regent Street to carolers in Trafalgar Square, the city is brimming with festive cheer. But the real magic happens at the London Christmas markets, where wooden chalets are filled with handmade gifts, cozy winter food, and the comforting scent of mulled wine. […]

Few English cities have shaped the world quite like Liverpool. Once one of Britain’s most important ports, its ships carried people and goods across continents and helped power global trade. That maritime history left an unmistakable mark on the city’s skyline, its culture, and even its sense of humor. As a result, there are so […]

Manchester has always had an edge. Once the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution, the city has reinvented itself into a hub of sport, music, science, and culture. So if you’re thinking about visiting but wondering what the best things to do in Manchester England may be, keep reading! Today’s Manchester is full of historic […]

What is a ha ha? If you’ve ever heard someone say the phrase, you might think it’s a joke. But it’s actually a curiously real landscape feature that dates back to the 18th century. Yes, it has a very odd name. But the feature itself had a key role in preserving some of the landscapes […]

An American woman was sitting behind us during a lovely brunch at Fortnum & Mason. We thought nothing of it until we heard her order, specifically asking for the “cooked bacon” instead of the uncooked bacon. The waiter was understandably confused, saying “our bacon is cooked, madam”. She kept insisting that he bring her the […]

Train travel brings back the ideas of a simpler time. A train journey reminds us of the joy of traveling slowly, while also dishing up beautiful views along the way. And if you want to explore the UK by train, these 8 train journeys are some of the best. The first steam locomotives were developed […]

Yorkshire is full of rugged dales, heather-covered moors moors, and quaint villages. It’s also home to some of the most magnificent manor houses and stately homes in England. These Yorkshire manors, castles and estates have served as the backdrop to some of the most beloved tales in English literature. In novels like Jane Eyre and […]