Today we have a guest post from Kelsey from Sights Better Seen on the perfect one-day itinerary for York. Kelsey studied abroad in York, so she has lots of great travel tips and photos to share. Without further ado! Anytime someone tells me they’re going to England, I tell them to head straight to York. … Read more
So you’re thinking of hiking Hadrian’s Wall? That’s awesome. Hadrian’s Wall is not only an important part of Anglo-Roman history, but it’s also a wonderful walk that crosses some of England’s most beautiful countryside. And yes, it did inspire The Wall in Game of Thrones. Hadrian’s Wall Path is a dream for history buffs. Only … Read more
In May 2018, I spent six days walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path, an 84-mile trail that stretches across Northern England. The path follows Hadrian’s Wall, a 2,000-year-old Roman wall built by the emperor Hadrian. I absolutely loved my experience walking Hadrian’s Wall, and wanted to share my packing list as I haven’t found a Hadrian’s … Read more
When I was planning my walk along Hadrian’s Wall, the thing that overwhelmed me most was booking my Hadrian’s Wall walk accommodation. Should I stay in B&Bs? I wondered. What about hostels? Or should I scrap it all and just camp? When I looked online, it was hard to find hotels near Hadrian’s Wall. As … Read more
Welcome back to Living Abroad, a series that shows you what expat life is like in cities around the world. Our latest interview features Micaela, an elementary school teacher living in London with her British husband. Here, she shares about moving to London, what living in London as an American is like, and what tips she … Read more
In my humble opinion, Shoreditch has everything you could want in a London neighborhood: cozy pubs, outstanding Indian restaurants (see: Dishoom), ultra-hip bars (see: The Gibson), and centuries of turbulent, fascinating history. But my favorite thing about Shoreditch is the street art; it’s like a massive, grungy, outdoor art gallery. So on this visit, I decided … Read more
Over the years, I’ve traveled a lot of England. But out of everywhere I’ve been in England, no place is as beautiful as the Lake District. But what is the Lake District, you may be wondering? The Lake District, or the Lakes, is a mountainous national park in Northwest England. While I only spent two nights … Read more
While in the north of England, I knew I had to visit the fabled Peak District. I was staying in Manchester with a friend, and considering the Peaks are only thirty minutes from Manchester, it’s an easy day trip. The Peak District made me feel like I was inside of a Jane Austen novel. The Peaks … Read more
England holds a special place in my heart. I love the pubs, the dry humor, the thousands of years of history. It’s also a very unique country. Where else would you overhear a middle-aged man on the train talking about how he’s ‘very fussy’ with his tea sandwiches? I’ll be writing individual posts about the … Read more
Over my three weeks in London, I finally settled upon my dream neighborhood- the East End. The East End is everything you’d want as a twenty-something; it’s packed with street art, cute cafés, lively bars and some of London’s trendiest restaurants. The East End also has hundreds of years of history. For centuries it was synonymous … Read more