England: Cultural Experience
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Stratford Tours from London
In the late 16th century, an alderman’s son and aspiring writer and actor headed out from his small Warwickshire market town in search of fame in Elizabethan London. It’s the kind of journey made by ... Continue Reading »
Best Viewing Points for the Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Featuring the country’s largest flotilla in history, led by the Queen’s Royal barge and likely more Union Jacks than you can imagine, the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the 3rd of June is set to ... Continue Reading »
Black Taxi Tours of London
As ubiquitous to London as the red Double Decker bus and the traditional telephone box, there are hundreds of official black taxicabs darting through the traffic jams and whizzing up the back alleys ... Continue Reading »
The Beatles
Whether you take a self-guided tour, book an in-depth tour with a local music fan or see the sights as part of a city overview, Liverpool is a musical mecca for Beatles fans. The city is filled with ... Continue Reading »
Liverpool from London
The Beatles put Liverpool on the cultural map in the 1960s. Shipping and trade put Liverpool on the world map much earlier than that, from the 18th century. Once upon a time, 40% of the world’s trade ... Continue Reading »
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
William Shakespeare – did he really write all those wonderful plays? Or was it actually a member of the royal family? Or a group of people whose names are now lost to history? Did he even exist? Does ... Continue Reading »
London Palaces
One of the last ruling monarchies in the world, the British Royal Family are the ultimate celebrities: born to rule. For centuries the Kings and Queens of England have lived in splendour and in ... Continue Reading »
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in London
On February 6, 1952 King George VI died (the king featured in the film The King’s Speech) and his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, became Queen. 60 years later we are celebrating her Diamond Jubilee. ... Continue Reading »
Afternoon Tea in London
Let's face it: tea to the English is like coffee to Columbians - it's what they're known for. So if you want to experience a truly great English custom, if you want to make an experience out of it ... Continue Reading »
Bathing in Bath
For a town called Bath, I was disappointed to find there was actually only one place to bathe, Thermae Bath Spa, recently redeveloped around some historic health-giving baths. The town of Bath has a ... Continue Reading »
Highclere Castle - The Real Downton Abbey
The TV show won four Emmys this year, so it’s clear that we all love the glamor and drama of stately English country living. Downton Abbey is filmed at Highclere Castle, a wonderful house in ... Continue Reading »
Stay in Historic Homes
Pride and Prejudice, Downton Abbey, Brideshead Revisited – we’ve watched the TV series, seen the movies, read the books. These stories of life in England during centuries past are one of the ... Continue Reading »
Afternoon Tea
When I first came to London, I was determined to do the one thing I had read about in books, seen in films and on TV, and dreamed about for years: take afternoon tea. Yes, I am sure there are many ... Continue Reading »
Buckingham Palace Summer Opening
During summer each year in London, the Queen throws open the doors of her home, Buckingham Palace so that we, the general public, can visit the State Rooms. In July and August, while she is safely ... Continue Reading »
Exhibitions of the Titanic in London
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank–claiming more than 1,503 lives. It was the world’s largest ship and it was said to be unsinkable, but it sank, shocking everyone and becoming ... Continue Reading »
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