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The United Kingdom is a country with a rich and diverse culture, and this is reflected in the many local sayings and slang terms that are used by people throughout [...]

As passionate as Porto natives are about port wines, bacalhau, and meat-heavy sandwiches, they’re also partial to a sweet treat on occasion. If you’ve ever joined my Porto food tours, [...]

Harry Potter Book Day in the UK Harry Potter changed the world. The Boy Who Lived captured people’s hearts everywhere when he first appeared on bookshelves in 1997 and since [...]

Mind the Law: The Most Unusual Rules Every UK Visitor Should Be Aware Of Picture this: You’re strolling around the historic streets of London, the sun’s shining (a rare phenomenon), [...]

Ah, the UK—where the rain dances a merry jig and the food has a peculiar love affair with gravy. Tucked amidst the scenic beauty and historical marvels are vibrant music [...]

Ah, summer in the UK! A time when the sun occasionally understands its role, and the sound of music fills the air like the tantalising aroma of freshly baked scones. [...]

Have you enjoyed the past few months of London being blissfully strike-free? We hope so, because it might not last too much longer. Today (October 3) London Underground workers who [...]

Ah, tea! That humble cuppa that has not only kept the British awake for centuries but has also firmly placed its stamp on the world’s culture. Whether you prefer it [...]

If there’s one thing I never tire of, it’s sampling Portuguese wines. The Portuguese are among the largest consumers of wine on the planet, so I’m pretty confident that you [...]

Have you ever wandered through the magnificent halls of a grand castle only to think, “What the blazes did they do to fill their time besides throw lavish feasts?” Or [...]

When you think of London, the image of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament probably pop into your mind quicker than you can say, "Fancy a cuppa?" But while [...]