After the busier stretch through Oxford and the Cotswolds, Bakewell was a change of pace, literally. It’s a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Longborough into the Peak District, and the town itself turned out to be one of the quietest, most unhurried stops on our entire England road trip. If Haddon Hall is the reason you’re considering …
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Most Cotswolds guides try to cover fifteen villages in one scroll. We didn’t do that. On our England road trip, we picked a quiet base, drove (carefully) between a handful of villages, and took a day trip to Gloucester Cathedral that ended up being one of the most unexpectedly fascinating stops of our entire trip. …
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We rolled into Oxford UK as part of a longer England road trip, and well, we didn’t give it enough time. Oxford is one of those cities that looks manageable on a map but rewards every extra hour you give it. The colleges are spread out, the history is layered, and the pubs…well, we’ll get …
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There’s something magical about stepping into a small Scottish town like Dunblane. Nestled along the Allan Water, Dunblane is one of those places where history lingers in the streets, and modern life blends seamlessly with centuries-old tradition. For travelers searching for Scotland’s most iconic places, this town offers fascinating insights into the past while welcoming you with warmth and charm. …
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This past December, we took our first trip to London together. Beth has been several times, but not in the past 10 years. I had never been, so it truly felt like a first visit and quite the adventure. We had five full days to get acquainted with this capital city in the United Kingdom. We were there to visit our niece, …
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