by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Sep 17, 2024 | British Isles, England, London, United Kingdom
Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, you will want to make the absolute most of your time away from the hustle and bustle of working life. Whether you head on a wonderful, serene beach holiday or opt for a city break, you will aim to enjoy yourself and...
by David Brown | Aug 2, 2018 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire I always enjoy visiting historic country house estates. They are usually chock full of history, art, architecture and beautiful gardens too. Hardwick Hall was all of that but the history is particularly interesting as Bess of Hardwick who...
by David Brown | Aug 2, 2018 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, United Kingdom
Many people who visit the UK focus on London, which is a great city with lots to do. However there is so much more to the UK than London, just as there is more to America than New York. A scenic spot to the north with something for everyone is Yorkshire. In...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | England, Europe, Hotels, London
Transportation Finding the best way to get into and around London is your first decision. Whatever, you do, do NOT rent a car and drive to London from the airport. After a 9+ hour flight, trying to drive on the left into a congested city with little parking is not the...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | England, Europe, History, London, London History
After you have seen the famous must-sees of London, you can zero in on individual experiences that are of special interest to you. Here we focus on the special areas, such as pageantry and government, art and decorative arts, Stately Homes, beautiful gardens, culture...
