I fell into the habit of choosing a UK holiday cottage the way most of us do: four tabs open, all blurring into one long corridor of exposed beams, “cozy…
Working out what to wear for walking in the UK is a bit like trying to dress for three different countries at once. One minute you’re leaning on a pub…
If you’ve only ever used Britain small town buses as something to stare at from a train window, you’re missing the good stuff. The big-city networks get all the glory…
If you’re trying to see the Scottish Highlands without a car, first of all: good. Your stress levels (and the midges) will thank you. Second: you’re in for some of…
If it’s your first time in London, you’ll probably land with one suitcase, three half‑formed plans, and the vague idea that you should “see Big Ben and eat fish and…
If you take nothing else from this very unofficial UK seasons travel guide, take this: our weather is not a backdrop, it’s the main act. You don’t “get lucky” with…
Bank holidays creep up on you. One minute you’re idly promising yourself you’ll “do something” this time; the next, it’s Friday lunchtime, you’re still at your desk, and every cottage…
If you’re thinking about visiting the UK in winter, you’ll probably be told to pack a waterproof, brace yourself for limited daylight and maybe lower your expectations. Fair enough. The…
If you’re anything like me, “budget travel Britain” used to sound like an oxymoron. Train fares that make you wince, £7 pints, “boutique” B&Bs that apparently charge extra for sockets.…
Seven days, one tank. That was the rule I gave myself: one full tank of diesel in my slightly battered estate car, and see how much of Britain I could…
