Still standing two hundred years after Horace Walpole’s death, the gothic castle that the wildly eccentric author originally converted from two cottages stands to welcome guests to this day, thanks to a huge restoration project which took it from disrepair to its former glory. A pastiche of Walpole’s absurd imagination and the gothic places he …
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A visit to Chawton in Alton, Hampshire is a perfect day out for Jane Austen fans. Chawton offers everything from a Jane Austen trail to follow, her own home, and an Austen themed tea-room, to the magnificent Chawton Estate owned by Austen’s brother (frequented by Austen herself often). Chawton is also a stone’s throw from …
Escape to this beautiful stately home and gardens within an hour of London for a change of scenery, a taste of regency Britain, and a tour of some incredible architecture. As well as being of the finest Jacobean homes in England, Audley End is also one of the most popular stately homes to visit in …
With the south-coastal city of Brighton being a hub of UK art and culture, as well as a loudly and proudly queer city, it’s no wonder that so many independent bookshops can be found in the wonderful city of Brighton. Just an hour outside of London, this easily accessible coastal city is a wonderful place …
You’ve come to the right place! We lived in Copenhagen for 3 months and, honestly, picking the best things to do for a great short break in the city was hard. Picking what to do in Copenhagen to fill up that time with as many amazing sights and experiences as possible is a challenge as …
As someone who grew up in Swansea and has subsequently lived in some of the most beautiful parts of Wales — from the Brecon Beacons to Conwy in North Wales — I know first-hand that there is almost no end to the amount of gorgeous, often hidden, and always jaw-dropping sights and places to visit …
Copenhagen prides itself on bikes, park life, iconic architecture, and delicious smørrebrød, but did you know they also have rich and diverse arts and culture scene just waiting to be explored? In short, there are so many unique things to do in Copenhagen. There’s a purity, a cleanliness, and a natural beauty to Copenhagen. It …
If you’ve managed to exhaust the cultural hub that is London and are looking for an adventure that’s easy to reach and offers you even more cultural and historic activities then look no further than these easy day trips from London. Sure to satisfy any wanderer, whether they’re looking for a stroll around a quaint …
The Balkans – a geographic region in southeastern Europe- are an underrated destination, though gaining popularity over the last decade with tourists. Greece, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Romania make up this region, named for the Balkan mountains in Bulgaria. While many might remember this region as one of …
A country famous for its fairy tales, captivating design and architecture, happy people, healthy living, and socialist policies is, unsurprisingly, an expensive place to live, which is why finding budget restaurants in Copenhagen is essential for travellers. Denmark’s soaring taxes are used so fantastically well that you’ll see very few people complaining; it’s a place …