Stilton, the Village that Gave the Famous English Cheese its Name: Stilton is a name that most people associate with the famous English blue cheese rather than a destination. I’ve eaten a lot of Stilton cheese over the years, but it never occurred to me to find out where this cheese comes from…until now. Stilton […]
Robin Hood’s Bay – North Yorkshire
Once a smugglers’ haunt, Robin Hood’s Bay is now a walker’s destination: Robin Hood’s Bay was once a haunt of smugglers and legend has it that Robin Hood kept his boats here in case he needed to make a quick escape. Seeing the rocky shoreline and landscape, it’s easy to imagine why this is a […]
Of Whitby, Captain James Cook and Count Dracula
Whitby – Home to Captain James Cook and the trails of Count Dracula: Mention Whitby and “holiday resort and fish and chips” come to mind. To the unsuspecting modern day traveller, Whitby presents as a sleepy Victorian holiday resort and fishing town. But, Whitby has a long history as an industrial port and a shipbuilding […]
Traditional English Inns and hotels in stunning locations
The finest historic inns and hotels England has to offer: If you’re looking to give yourself time out from today’s hectic world and time for you, your family or friends to enjoy, a short break in the beautiful English countryside may do the trick. And, what better way to have a really relaxing break than […]
Tour Route of London | London Walking Tour
London’s premier walking trail:the Jubilee Walkway London is a great city for sightseeing on foot – if the weather is fine that is! There are many tourist attractions within close proximity of each other and many visitors would have pounded the pavements to Buckingham Palace and Westminster, strolled around Trafalgar and Leicester Squares, spent time […]