Category: United Kingdom
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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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Heading South (Day 11) 🏴
We wrap up today and head south. On our map we started at the gray and loaded onto the Ferry on the southernmost red marker. This is the castle Harry Potter’s flying lesson was filmed in front of. We could’ve spent the whole day in this town but only had time for a quick stop.
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White Water Rafting & a Wee Bit of Whiskey (Day 10) 🏴
🚣 Rafting the River Tay isn’t just an adrenaline rush — it’s a journey through Scotland’s literary, natural, and sporting history. Starting near Aberfeldy and flowing toward Grandtully, this stretch of the Tay is ideal for families, first-time rafters, and anyone who enjoys a splash with a view. One highlight? You’ll float right past Killiechassie…
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History, Highlands & Hidden Forests (Day 9) 🏴
Heading South finally back towards home and the ferry. We made two interesting stops along the way. 🇬🇧⚔️ Culloden Battlefield: The Day Scotland Changed Forever Culloden isn’t just a major moment in Scottish history — it’s a turning point that rippled across the Atlantic. The 1746 battle marked the brutal end of the Jacobite rising, as…
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Isle of Skye: A Wild Day of Fairy Pools, Quiraing, and the Old Man of Storr (Day 8) 🏴
🧚 Fairy Pools Crystal-clear blue pools fed by cascading waterfalls greet you after a short but rewarding hike into the Cuillin foothills. This magical spot lives up to its name, with stepping stones and winding streams that make it feel like the fairies just stepped away. Dog- and kid-friendly, and unforgettable in any weather. 🏞️…
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From Fort William to the Isle of Skye: Castles, Cows, and Coastal Crossings (Day 7) 🏴
The Legacy of Highland Cows: From Ancient Beasts to Beloved Icons Highland cows — or Heilan coos, as they’re affectionately called in Scotland — are more than just fluffy photo ops with sweeping horns and shaggy bangs. These gentle giants are living symbols of resilience, tradition, and evolution, with a lineage that stretches all the…