How hiking Britain’s longest trail helped me recover from COVID-19
10 min read • May 12, 2022
After a severe case of COVID-19, writer Richard Collett looked to a hiking route famous for its power to heal.
Travel Stories
Great Britain
- The 3 greatest road trips in Britain: hop in you car or jump on your bike
7 min read • Feb 9, 2022
Hit the road with these three great driving routes, each providing a snapshot of the history, culture, and landscape of England, Wales, and Scotland.
- The best one-day hikes in Great Britain
6 min read • Mar 16, 2021
Call it a hike, a stroll, a toddle or a ramble – there's nothing the British like better than a walk in the countryside. Here are the island's best one-day…
- The Beatles in Liverpool: A Fab Four fan’s guide
6 min read • Dec 8, 2020
The Beatles were four young lads from Liverpool who revolutionized pop music. Here's how fans can explore their roots on a visit to the city.
- The Caledonian Sleeper: Britain’s best train journey?
5 min read • Nov 30, 2020
From choosing cabins to buying tickets, here's what you need to know about the Caledonian Sleeper, one of Britain's best night train services.
- Why do they celebrate Bonfire Night in the UK?
5 min read • Oct 21, 2020
Find out why the Brits mark November 5 - or Bonfire Night - with fireworks, and plan ahead to see the best displays and events in England in 2021.
- 6 new walking trails in northeast England trace the region's unique history
4 min read • Jul 19, 2020
Visit religious sites, explore local culture and find escapism on the Northern Saints Trails, six new walking trails across northeast England.
- The ultimate guide to hiking Hadrian's Wall
7 min read • Jul 7, 2020
If you want to join in the countless trekkers who have walked a section – or all – of Hadrian's Wall, we have some tips for how to prepare and what to expect.
- Cool places to stay with your dog in Britain this summer
5 min read • Jun 15, 2020
Expect to see many people travelling Britain with their dogs in 2020.
- Sustainability: what Lundy Island can teach us about saving the planet
5 min read • Mar 2, 2020
Here's what we can learn from Lundy Island's approach to conservation, ecotourism and sustainability.
- Somerset for foodies: the home of cheddar and cider brandy
5 min read • Jan 22, 2020
Home to Thatchers Cider and Yeo Valley, Somerset hosts delicious, familiar big names but there’s also cider brandy, and ancient spelt to discover...
- The 11 best vegan-friendly restaurants in London
7 min read • Jan 17, 2020
You're spoilt for choice when it comes to food in the capital, and plant-based dining is no exception. Here are 11 top vegan-friendly restaurants in London
- Inside the UK's longest sleeper train journey
5 min read • Dec 18, 2019
It’s possible to sleep by rail from the west of Cornwall to the glens of the Scottish Highlands, in the comfort of your own compartment. Here’s how.
- How to spend a perfect day in St Ives
3 min read • Sep 9, 2019
From sandy beaches and panoramic sea views to a wealth of modern art, here's how to spend a perfect day in St Ives.
- Downton Abbey the movie: filming locations you can visit
4 min read • Sep 9, 2019
With the upcoming release of Downton Abbey the movie, here’s our guide to the filming locations that you can actually visit.
- A guide to Edinburgh’s summer festivals
5 min read • Jun 12, 2019
It’s the biggest arts fest on the planet, in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Throughout summer world-class music, theatre, comedy, dance,…
- Where Harry wed Meghan: royal wedding venues you can visit
5 min read • May 17, 2019
On a gloriously sunny day in May last year, thousands of royal fans poured into Windsor to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. As the…
- What to do in Glasgow in the summer
3 min read • May 7, 2019
After months of being stuck under the clouds, summer is when Glasgow comes to life.
- Accessible London: making the capital open to all
8 min read • Apr 26, 2019
London has made major progress in recent years to make itself more accessible to people with disabilities. The city is still some way from achieving a…
- 20 spectacular London views (and how to find them)
7 min read • Apr 18, 2019
With the mighty Thames winding through its heart and iconic buildings popping up in every direction, London is a fine-looking city. But it’s also a…
- Two days in Glasgow: 48 hours of fun in Scotland's largest city
5 min read • Apr 17, 2019
Famous nightlife, a revered music scene and unique architecture are just a handful of reasons Glasgow deserves at least 48 hours of your time.
- Adventures on the edge of Britain: highlights of Shetland
5 min read • Apr 11, 2019
For remoteness and adventure in the very north of Britain, Shetland, an archipelago of islands halfway between the UK and Norway, offers all the best of…