Yorkshire
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The thought of England conjures up ideas of small market towns, village pubs, thatched roofs, tea and scones, and gardens in bloom. While the country has many beautiful cities, London, Bath and York being some of my favorites, it’s worth the time to get out into the pretty small towns and villages in England that […]
July 14, 2026
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What is a ha ha? If you’ve ever heard someone say the phrase, you might think it’s a joke. But it’s actually a curiously real landscape feature that dates back to the 18th century. Yes, it has a very odd name. But the feature itself had a key role in preserving some of the landscapes […]
August 30, 2025
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Train travel brings back the ideas of a simpler time. A train journey reminds us of the joy of traveling slowly, while also dishing up beautiful views along the way. And if you want to explore the UK by train, these 8 train journeys are some of the best. The first steam locomotives were developed […]
January 5, 2025
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Yorkshire is full of rugged dales, heather-covered moors moors, and quaint villages. It’s also home to some of the most magnificent manor houses and stately homes in England. These Yorkshire manors, castles and estates have served as the backdrop to some of the most beloved tales in English literature. In novels like Jane Eyre and […]
January 4, 2025
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I don’t normally spend a lot of time in my hotel room when I travel. But I’m the first to admit that the hotel can make or break a trip for me. That’s why when I was deciding where to stay in York England, I decided on The Grand York. My expectations are high, and […]
December 30, 2024
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When considering a trip to the United Kingdom, London is where most travelers start. But there is so much more to England than London! Over the past couple years I’ve had the opportunity to explore a lot of England’s smaller towns and cities. One of those smaller cities is York, a gem of a city […]
December 30, 2024
