Category: England
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Punting and Pubs: One Last Stop in Cambridge 🇬🇧
For the final post of our trip, we popped into central Cambridge to soak up the last few hours of our journey. The British sunshine didn’t let up—in fact, the heat was pretty high by mid-afternoon, making the shaded waterways of the River Cam the absolute best place to be.We hopped onto a little boat…
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A Quiet Sanctuary on the Hill: Visiting the Cambridge American Cemetery 🇬🇧
As we turned off the main road just west of Cambridge, the bustling energy of our road trip instantly fell away. Tucked gently into the rolling hills of Madingley, the Cambridge American Cemetery stands as a serene, beautifully manicured sanctuary of memory and gratitude. Under today’s brilliant, clear skies, the site felt profoundly peaceful—a striking…
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A Flawless Day on the Jurassic Coast: Sunshine, Sand, and Cinematic Flights 🇬🇧
There is nothing quite like waking up in Salisbury with the promise of blue skies and an open coastal road ahead. Today, the British weather gave us an absolute masterclass—shattering every stereotype of dreary gray skies with a day of brilliant, uninterrupted sunshine, calm seas, and perfect flying conditions.By flipping the traditional route on its…
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Standing in the Shadow of Giants: Stonehenge, Haunted Pubs, and Unexpected Ties to the USA 🇬🇧
If day one was about finding our bearings, day two was about stepping back into deep time. Today, we watched the morning mist clear off the Wiltshire plains, walked among the world’s most famous monoliths, and ended up having a pint inside a building that is older than the United States itself.Here is how our…
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From the Eastern Shore to Old Sarum: Our Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff 🇬🇧
We have officially landed! Our Memorial Day weekend adventure got off to a bit of a sluggish start after picking up the rental car at Stansted. Let’s just say the holiday traffic heading southwest toward Salisbury tried its absolute best to test our patience. But once we finally arrived, stretched our legs, and watched the…
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Land Ho! Architectural & Engineering Wonders (Day 2)🏴 🇬🇧 🏴
Landing in Newcastle we headed North. A Pineapple in Scotland? Dunmore’s Curious Summerhouse Tucked away in the Scottish countryside lies one of the most unexpected architectural wonders: The Pineapple. Built in 1761 by John Murray, the 4th Earl of Dunmore, this whimsical structure was originally intended as a garden retreat. However, Murray left Scotland soon…
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Layover Luxury: High Tea and The Lion King in London 🏴 🇬🇧
With just a one-day layover in London, we managed to save €1,000 on flights—and we definitely put that to good use! We met up with friends for a classic high tea, savoring finger sandwiches, scones, and endless cups of tea in a cozy, elegant spot. Later, we caught The Lion King at the theatre—a highlight…
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Snow, Stars & Stage Lights: Tromsø to London 🏴🇳🇴🇬🇧
Over Thanksgiving, we traded turkey for Tromsø snowflakes and headed north for a magical Arctic escape. Highlights included feeding reindeer, chasing the elusive northern lights, and simply soaking in the peaceful stillness of Norway in winter. The snow-covered landscapes and deep blue skies felt like stepping into a fairytale. On our way home, we had…
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Day 3: Guards, Beefeaters, and the Tower’s Secrets 🏴 🇬🇧
Our final day, February 12, started at the Wellington Barracks, where we watched the Guards prepare for the Changing of the Guard. Seeing them up close before the ceremony gave us a better appreciation of their precision and discipline. The different uniforms represented separate regiments — each with its own proud history. Many of these…
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Day 2: Big Ben, Westminster, and Royal London 🏴 🇬🇧
On February 11, we introduced our Ben to the other Ben — Big Ben, gleaming after recent restorations. The tower (technically the Elizabeth Tower) was completed in 1859 and has been London’s timekeeper ever since. During World War II, its chimes continued even as bombs fell on the city, a symbol of endurance broadcast across…