Culture

Please Join Me on Social Media

Just a quick post to invite you to join me on social media. This is going to be a very busy summer in England with the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Summer Olympics, which are just 2 1/2 months away. Can you believe it? It is difficult for little ol’ Continue Reading →

I’m a Visit Britain Super Blogger

I’m honoured to announce that I have joined the Super Blogger team at Visit Britain. My first post was published this morning and it includes ideas on how to save on accommodation when planning your holiday. Please take a moment to visit the blog and check Continue Reading →

British Photo of the Week: Mr. Punch Turns 350

Still going strong and looking like he hasn’t aged a day, Mr. Punch turned 350 years old this past weekend. He’s never really been politically correct but his ever patient, ever faithful wife Judy has remained by his side. At one time their shows were Continue Reading →

Prince Charles Reads the Weather

People in Scotland must have done a double take when they switched on the weather this afternoon; it was a Prince of a forecast!     Watch Charles Windsor: Weatherman in action:   #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:12px Continue Reading →

The UK Crime Rate: Tackling the Myth

When you’re considering a place to take a vacation, there are many different factors to weigh up: whether you want to lie on a beach or experience a new city; what kind of culture and climate you want to enjoy and how much you have to spend. However, another Continue Reading →

The Queen Opens Parliament

Today, Queen Elizabeth II opened a new session of Parliament. The State Opening of Parliament is one of the required duties of Britain’s Queen and is always an interesting event to watch. All three branches of government, the House of Lords, the House of Commons Continue Reading →

Oxford Street’s British Fashion Flag Showcase

Oxford Street is gearing up for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations by decorating itself in hundreds of Union flags. It’s just the beginning of what’s sure to be a great six weeks leading up to the Diamond Jubilee weekend in June.     #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; Continue Reading →

Giveaway: £50 Gift Voucher from Not On the High Street

I would like to introduce you to one of my favourite online retailers for British goods: Not on the High Street.com. I’ve been following their fabulous online store for two years now and have purchased several items from them over that time. I have always been Continue Reading →

The Favourite Flowers of the British

Like people everywhere, the English love flowers. Tastes in England are unique and traditional. Get to know the most popular flowers in the British Isles to know the perfect flower for a bouquet or floral décor. Flowers Popular in Modern Britain - Roses: Everyone Continue Reading →

Why We Love England

  Last Monday was St. George’s Day, an important day on England’s calendar yet one that doesn’t get as much attention as it did in year’s past. To help celebrate I asked the followers of my Facebook page what they love most about England. Continue Reading →