It took nearly a week but I finally found a vegetarian restaurant in the UK. It’s in Bath which is lovely. On the way up Peter explained that like Edinburgh, …
Day 6 – Ludlow England, Tintern Abbey and Cardiff Castle
Today the route of the tour bus took us into Wales three times before we ended up at our final destination of Cardiff. After leaving Liverpool, we entered Wales briefly …
Day 5 – Lake District and Liverpool
Today we departed dreary but beautiful Edinburgh and the amazing Norton Hotel & Spa. It was nice to have that extra day anchored in one locale to get organized. The …
Day 4 – Edinburgh Castle and City
It was nice to wake up this morning and not have to pack all my things and rush downstairs for breakfast at 7:00 am. The bus was traveling to Edinburgh at …
Day 3 – York Minster and Edinburgh
After two gorgeous days of blue skies and sunshine, today was gloomy and cold which set the tone for the days activities. We took a walking tour of York which …
Day 2 – Cotswolds and Shakespeare’s Birthplace
I slept incredibly well last night in spite of the fact that I was sleeping in a foreign bed and that I am normally sleep-challenged. I closed my eyes and …
Day 1 – Windsor Castle – Windsor UK
This place is beautiful. I’m staying in this quaint hotel (The Harte & Garter) right across from Windsor castle (where the Queen of England lives). I’d have to give it 5 stars. …
Preamble to my UK Vacation
My UK vacation has been a long time coming. I have dreamt about going to the UK since I was 16… not to date myself too much but that’s over …
Top 10 Places to Visit in Ireland
If you’re planning an Irish vacation anytime in the future, consider these top ten places to visit in Ireland. This well-compiled list of must-see destinations range from castles to sacred spaces to …
History of the Jack O’Lantern and the Legend of Stingy Jack
The Origin of Halloween is planted in Ireland’s ancient Samhain festival, which prompted earth-worshiping Celtics to offer praise to the Gods for the harvest, and treats to the spirits for …
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