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England is now better known for vibrant cities with great nightlife and attractions, contrasted with green and pleasant countryside.
It's said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten; the landscape has a mythic resonance, the country's history is almost tangible, and its people seem put on earth expressly to restore faith in humanity.
Wales is just what you picture it to be: rolling moorlands, tongue-twisting place names, Rugby Union... But also fantastic walking, cycling, fishing, water and adventure sports as well as some fine festivals.
Scotland's' people are feisty, opinionated and fiercely loyal. The countryside is a wild, beautiful tumble of raw mountain peaks and deep glassy lakes.
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Mon, 16 Jan 2023 | By angelas_away | Views [37]
Angela's Away is back for another exciting instalment. This entry is out of order for the current trip as i only just
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 | By shaz | Views [34]
My first time camping on my own. Just me, tent and bike....and lots of snacks. Please don't rain!!!! is all I was thinking about the whole trip. Thank goodness it only rained lightly at night. The rest of the trip was warm days with chilly evenings.... Read more >
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 | By shaz | Photo Gallery
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Sat, 11 Jun 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [91]
WITH THE HIGH PRICES CHARGED TO VISIT English Heritage and National Trust sites around the UK, it comes as a pleasant surprise that London’s Museums are free! You can tour the British Museum, National Gallery, Royal Academy and both Tates and not ... Read more >
Thu, 9 Jun 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [91]
WE KNOW MANY FOLKS WHO travel to London just for the theatre. It’s not why we’re here but when in Rome (or London) . . . . We’re Phantom ’d out, already seen Jersey Boys in London, couldn’t care less about Back to the ... Read more >
Wed, 8 Jun 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [94]
WITH A SIGH OF RELIEF WE RETURNED the rental car at Heathrow. Our first purchase was a pair of Oyster Cards for the Underground loaded with £20. It's our ticket to ride, just swipe and go and we can travel beneath London for the next six days. ... Read more >
Mon, 6 Jun 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [93]
SHREWTON IS A CUTE VILLAGE just a stone’s throw from the famous Stonehenge. The “Forge” AirBnB is about the same size as our former RV. It is neat and tidy, Jo has decorated it stylishly, everything is new and works! It’s convenient ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jun 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [52]
JANE AUSTEN IS DEAD. THIS IS OLD NEWS but good news! An old joke, too. Actually I like Jane’s novels—the films, too—but the fact remains that her remains are buried in Winchester Cathedral. Rumor has it that only three people attended ... Read more >
Wed, 1 Jun 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [66]
WILLESLEIGH MANOR HOUSE IS OUR “poor-man’s Downton Abbey” for a few days. The 18 th Century Georgian home near Barnstaple could use some TLC but then, couldn’t we all. For us it is convenient to some interesting drives into ... Read more >
Sun, 29 May 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [73]
THE ENGLISH TAKE THEIR “RIGHT TO ROAM” seriously. Well-worn public footpaths—some have been in use for more than 1000 years!—run beside busy roads, along scenic cliffs, through gates and over stiles in farmers’ fields. Signposts ... Read more >
Fri, 27 May 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [65]
ANNEXE HIDEAWAY AIRBnB IN TRURO isn’t as central as we could wish but it is far and away one of the best—trig, tidy with all the mod/cons and just a quick shot to the A30 and the rugged scenery, ancient sites and oh-so-cute villages that ... Read more >
Fri, 27 May 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 24 May 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [62]
ADVERTISED AS “185 MILLION YEARS OF EARTH’S HISTORY in 95 miles of coast,” the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site extends from western Dorset into eastern Devon. The name comes from the best known of the geological periods found within ... Read more >
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