England has all the trappings that make up a good fairytale. Mysterious moors, isolated castles, ancient woods, towers and dungeons, and a queen living in a regal palace! Flick the pages of this ancient land and you’ll never get bored with all that there is to discover.
From the enchanting White Cliffs of Dover to its craggy shores scattered with beaches, 34 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the dramatic Hadrian’s Wall, and its national parks, the countryside will seduce you like no other. Although England is largely composed of gorgeous plains, there is an equally scenic mountainous side to it. Take a walk in the UNESCO listed Lake District of the north and you will understand the inspiration for William Wordsworth and the other great Romanticists. The glittering lakes, forests, and craggy fells will probably bring out the poet in you too.
Still not convinced? Then walk the Pennine Way to the Peak District to drink in one of the most scenic areas of the United Kingdom. Equally evocative is the Cotswolds, a region that is characterized by golden stone villages and stately mansions, each with their own little garden.
However, don’t be fooled into thinking that England is all about its rural countryside. English cities will leave you as ‘gobsmacked’ as the countryside. The UNESCO listed city of Bath, with its grand Georgian architecture, the intellectual aura emanating from the haloed halls of Oxford and Cambridge, the cobbled streets of York, or the foot-tapping music of Manchester, will definitely leave you with a whimsical sigh.
If you’re looking for something more hip, then London is the place to see it. This trendsetting city where its past blends in seamlessly with its present will definitely leave you starry-eyed. You’ll find yourself gawking at impeccably turned out fashionistas, iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and extensive urban parks almost everywhere you look.
When you’re done with your explorations, there’s nothing better than to pop into a cafe for the quintessential English afternoon tea, served with some delicious scones and cream or delectable cucumber sandwiches. Perhaps you’ll be inspired enough like Dickens, Austen, Shakespeare or JK Rowling to whip out your pen and create a masterpiece.
Mexican poet and academic Cesar A Cruz once famously said that “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” Nobody in recent history has emulated that more than the world-famous and equally elusive guerrilla street artist Banksy. A vandal to some and a hero to others, the artist’s subversive and satirical street art blends graffiti in…
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An imposing circle of huge, grey monolithic stones set on green, undulating plains — this has always been my vision of Stonehenge since I first heard of it. When plans for an England vacation began to form, I was crystal clear: we had to visit what is still considered the most iconic archaeological site in…
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Ah, the Cotswolds. A postcard-perfect tangle of undulating greens, honey-colored cottages and mansions, and villages that look straight out of a fantasy. It was the last stop on our three-week England trip, and we decided to make the most of it by staying in Bourton-on-the-Water, one of the prettiest hamlets in the region. Our home…
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