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 29, 2018 | General Travel
Everyone has their own opinion on packing and luggage, often held for good reason, so we felt we’d share ours here. Remember that for years we traveled from 2 to 5 days per week every week, so our bags got more use in a year than most people do in 10 years!...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | Europe, Ireland
Ireland has something for everybody. If you have never been before, accept the fact that whatever you do and wherever you go, you will have a good time. It is a country with friendly people and a happy outlook, even if the weather does not always co-operate. Over the...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | Europe, Ireland
Dublin is a very manageable city to navigate. It is a good base in that you can mix city days and country days. You can maintain the city life for a wide selection of restaurants, music and night life and still see the rest of Ireland by day tours out. There are a...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | Europe, Ireland
County Wicklow is an often overlooked county in Ireland. If you are planning a trip to Ireland take a closer look. County Wicklow is just south of Dublin and holds the promise of something for everyone, from historic country homes and gardens to scenic mountain...
by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Jul 28, 2018 | Ireland
A few years ago, we took our then 4-year-old granddaughter, Anabel, on a trip to Ireland. High on the touring list was visually memorable places, fun for little ones and lots of music. Our particular 4-year old loves music and dance so the latter was very important....
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...
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...
