Gallery

Secret Liverpool and its stunning docks

*A guest post by Andrea Kirkby Most people associate Liverpool with its famous football team or The Beatles. But did you know that it has a rich and fascinating maritime history too? Liverpool is now a UNESCO world heritage area – just like the Pyramids, Continue Reading →

Guest Post: Kingston Lacy, Dorset

*The following is a guest post. Kingston Lacy is one of those hidden away stately homes of England. Located a couple of miles from Wimborne Minster, it is probably one of Dorset’s less obvious attractions. First-time visitors and regular holiday makers to the Continue Reading →

Giveaway: Three Questions by Meagan Adele Lopez

Three Questions: Because a Quarter Life Crisis Needs Answers is Meagan Adele Lopez’s first novel and she’s done a fine job of fashioning a story that’s a real page turner, in fact I read it in a record time for me: three hours. I couldn’t 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 →

Introducing Braithwaites English Cream Tea Company

*The following is a guest post by Victoria Daskal. As an American living in London, I am spoiled for choice with classic European delicacies and delights. Rich Italian espresso, ripe French cheese, authentic Spanish tapas and Europe’s exciting wine treasures Continue Reading →

Where To Find The Best Views in London

Although London is a brilliant city to experience on the ground, climbing a little higher and viewing the capital from up high can provide some of the most stunning sights in the UK. With that in mind, here’s a rundown of some of the top places to visit in London, Continue Reading →

Beautiful National Trust Properties in Wales

Wales is a destination with a lot to offer. It is a vibrant and atmospheric place with its own unique culture and spirit. It has cosmopolitan cities, picturesque villages, stunning scenery and landscapes just made for outdoor activities. A trip to Wales will be Continue Reading →

Giveaway: Doc Martin Series 5 on DVD

  Our favourite curmudgeonly doctor is back and in full form for series 5 of Doc Martin; in my view it’s the best series yet and I’ve got a copy of it on DVD to giveaway to one of my U.S. readers. After waiting almost 8 months since it aired in Continue Reading →

Guest Post: Victoria Sponge Anyone?

This morning I put a call out on my Facebook page for Victoria Sponge recipes because my husband tried it on our holiday and liked it. Not surprisingly I received a lot of responses and then my regular guest blogger and resident tea snob Jean emailed me her own Continue Reading →

The Cotswolds – A Dazzling Day Out

*The following is a guest post. The wonderful fact is that almost every inch of the Cotswolds region is exquisite from its meandering single-track lanes that lead into untouched-by-time medieval villages to breathtaking vistas of undulating hills, resplendent in Continue Reading →