From Poolewe to Ullapool [photos later if poss]
Ullapool is a place that appeals as soon as you see it. Unlike other places on the northwest coast of Scotland, it offers a choice of shops, restaurants and pubs, all without having spoilt its village-like character. Calmac run a car ferry to Stornoway on... more - travel report by
davidx
Bike Cruising in Canterbury UK
We took the train from London to Canterbury, not quite 2 hours, and rented bikes at the train depot. From there armed with a bottle of water and a map we spent hours on the bikes and were able to see everything on our list. more - travel report by
keysmama
Not so minor giants [mainly for walkers].
Snowdonia’s highest don’t have to be combined into a single trip. The Snowdon Horseshoe, the Glyders and Tryfan are among my favourite mountain walks – but they aren’t alone. Of the others most are south of the summit of Snowdon, but Both Creigiau Gleisio... more - travel report by
davidx
Steeped in history
York is a fantastic town halfway between London and Edinburgh. It's the 2nd most haunted city in the UK and most visited outside of London. The town is littered with history. The original roman walls still stand, clifford's castle stands on the site of th... more - travel report by
kathmandukitten
1960? No 2003
A small seaside resort on the east coast of Yorkshire in England. It is like arriving in a 1960's English seaside resort with todays prices. A stick of rock, fluffy toys, slot machines are de rigour in all of the tourist spots along the front. The beach i... more - travel report by
dennis
Comfortly London
For an American doing a European tour package as a first trip abroad, London was like a trusty old pair of shoes; it may not be stylish and flashy, but it’s familiar, it fits comfortably and when you slip into it, you can move about with ease. I guess I s... more - travel report by
el2995
Lochinver and Achiltibuie
Bullshit, you think? No way! Try going to Lochinver and following the unbelievably terrible road from the point of view of car travel to Achiltibuie via Inverkirkaig. It’s narrow and steep and as tortuous as any I know – but if you don’t accept my claim a... more - travel report by
davidx
Wensleydale and Swaledale. [photos later]
Wensleydale is probably the best known of all the dales, if only because its name is widely associated with a cheese. [Incidentally Wensleydale cheese is often eaten in Yorkshire with Christmas cake – very nice too!] The cheese is made near the little vil... more - travel report by
davidx
whirl wind tour of london
seeing as i only really had a week in london, i would get up very very early and make sure that they day was worth it. starting with a triple espresso in a cafe in ealing, i would then make my way to the tube station and purchase my days travel pass. more - travel report by
quikflikchiq
Spiritual London Walks
Stayed at a very reasonable (about 100US dollars per WEEK) boarding house in the Bloomsbury area- walking distance to trendy restaurants and the theatre district. Took two day trips to the countryside of England, but definitely enjoyed my days in this mas... more - travel report by
keysmama
