August 2026: A Month in York (England)
A Month in York. After a month in Edinburgh (Scotland), August was spent in York (Northern England). What to say about York? It’s a small city (population of about 200K) with history dating back to …
30 Things to Do in Edinburgh
30 Things to Do in Edinburgh. We spent the month of July in Edinburgh and really got to know and appreciate this city. I’ll mention this right off the top: the locals are very nice, in fact the …
A Tour of Whitby and the North York Moors National Park
A Tour of Whitby and the North York Moors National Park. This tour was one of the highlights of a month spent in York. We had wanted to visit the seaside town of Whitby but, without a car, it was near …
Why Knaresborough is a great day trip from York
Why Knaresborough is a great day trip from York. Knaresborough is a great day trip from York, it’s actually my very favorite day trip from York. Why? 1) It is beautiful and scenic, 2) there’s lots of …
A Tour of the Yorkshire Dales from York
A Tour of the Yorkshire Dales from York. Why visit the Yorkshire Dales? It is considered the most typical North English national park, an area of rolling green hills, stone walls, plenty of sheep and …
A Visit to North Berwick (and Tantallon Castle)
A Visit to North Berwick and Tantallon Castle. Just 35 minutes away by train, North Berwick is one of the best day trips from Edinburgh. Besides being a very pretty little town with some interesting …
Edinburgh: why you should visit Dean Village (and Circus Lane)
Edinburgh: why you should visit Dean Village (and Circus Lane). About a 15 minute walk outside the center of Edinburgh is Dean Village, an incredibly scenic little area that should be visited. Dean …
Edinburgh: a hike up to Arthur’s Seat (and what to prioritize instead)
Edinburgh: a hike up to Arthur’s Seat (and what to prioritize instead). Hiking up to Arthur’s Seat is one of the main things people do when coming to Edinburgh. It’s no wonder – the views …
Natural Attractions in the UK that Will Leave You Breathless
When traveling in the United Kingdom, people often think of visiting bustling cities like London or Edinburgh. However, the country also has some spectacular natural attractions and beautiful …