by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | England, Europe
There is no place more beautiful than the English countryside in the summer. Penciled with little stone walls, fields of green and often yellow stretch almost as far as the eye can see. Even a drive out a Motorway can be a pleasing experience, as there are no...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | England, Europe
The Thames Valley gets its name from the famous River one sees running through London. It meanders from there through the countryside. During Henry VIII’s time the river provided an alternative route to his country homes, namely, Hampton Court Palace and Windsor...
by David Brown | Aug 12, 2016 | British Isles, England, Travel Notes
Avebury Manor in Wiltshire, one of the most beautiful houses in England, had been empty for years when its owners, the National Trust, teamed up with the BBC and an enthusiastic team of experts and amateurs to transform the house and make it into a successful visitor...