Category Archives: UK Travel Planning

Are you planning to travel Britain by train? In this article you will find 10 of the top UK rail journeys to take around the country. Chosen by my husband who worked on the rail network for over 25 years and traveled on nearly every line these are his top picks of the best way to see Britain by rail.

This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Please see our full disclosure for further information. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Traveling by train is always my preferred method to get from […]

If you are planning your UK vacation you may be wondering which are the best travel booking sites to use to sort out the essentials. From flights and hotels to tours and attraction tickets there are many booking sites available to choose from. After years of travel (and making hundreds of bookings) I have a […]

People have become more and more dependent on their smartphones for just about every aspect of life. Whether it’s writing emails, using apps or getting driving directions, smartphones give us instant information at our fingertips. So what happens when you travel to the UK? Will your smartphone even work there? The answer is yes, it […]

If you are planning a future trip to the UK (or even live there) I am sure there are many landmarks and sites that you would like to visit. At the moment we may have to put our plans on hold but it doesn’t mean we can’t explore. We just have to find alternative ways […]

If you’re dreaming of having a spot of tea in England or envisioning a bagpipe serenade on the moors of Scotland, then it sounds like you’re on the verge of planning one heck of a British vacation. The question is, when is the best time to visit the UK? There are many considerations to make […]