Destination: United Kingdom

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 | By graynomadsusa | Views [92]

AFTER CHECKING BOTH THE WEATHER and tide-tables, we decided to re-visit the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. The Holy Island is accessible only during low tide, something that hardly bothers its 160 permanent residents but greatly affects the 650,000 visitors ... Read more >

Durham—Second Chance for a First Impression

Sat, 8 Apr 2023 | By graynomadsusa | Views [93]

THIS IS OUR FIRST “OFFICIAL” VISIT TO DURHAM—our “drive-by” in 2011 hardly counts. I wrote nothing in my journal and can’t find a single photo, not even of Durham Cathedral. And as I remember, we were busy scooting ... Read more >

Photos: England: Durham and York

Thu, 6 Apr 2023 | By graynomadsusa | Photo Gallery

Riverside Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland

Tue, 4 Apr 2023 | By graynomadsusa | Views [91]

THE ARCHITECTURE OF GLASGOW'S RIVERSIDE MUSEUM on the banks of the River Clyde is as impressive as its collections. The contemporary design by architect Zaha Hadid stands in juxtaposition to the nostalgic transportation systems of Riverside’s collection.... Read more >

Scotland: Stirling and William Wallace

Sat, 1 Apr 2023 | By graynomadsusa | Views [74]

FACT—5000 SCOTSMEN UNDER WILLIAM WALLACE defeated the much larger Army of Edward I at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. You may remember the battle and Wallace’s blue face from the popular movie, Braveheart. Most everything else in ... Read more >

Scotland: National Museum in Edinburgh

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 | By graynomadsusa | Views [91]

GREETINGS FROM THE UK; SCOTLAND TO BE precise; Stirling to be preciser. After flying from Palma to Barcelona then over the Pyrenees to Manchester and spending two nights in soulless hotels, it’s wonderful to be back in an AirBnB. We are in the ... Read more >

Photos: Scotland

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 | By graynomadsusa | Photo Gallery

Snorkeling in the Pantanal

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 | By angelas_away | Views [51]

Angela's Away is back for another exciting instalment. This entry is out of order for the current trip as i only just

Camping and Cycling Adventure in Scotland

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 | By shaz | Views [63]

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 >

Photos: Isle of Arran Aug 2022

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 | By shaz | Photo Gallery

The National Gallery and Tate Britain

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [161]

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 >

My Fair Lady in London

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [157]

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 >

London . . . Again

Wed, 8 Jun 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [175]

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 >

Photos: London

Tue, 7 Jun 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Photo Gallery

Stonehenge and Avebury on Queen's Jubilee Weekend

Mon, 6 Jun 2022 | By graynomadsusa | Views [144]

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 >