If there’s one thing synonymous with Scotland, it’s whiskey, and Glasgow has a long history of whiskey distillation on the banks of the River Clyde. Glasgow was always at the forefront of the country’s whiskey production, and the city became home to what would become the oldest licensed whiskey distiller in Scotland when the Littlemore […]
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Founded by the Romans in 71 AD, the city of York (or Eboracum, as it was originally named) quickly became a bustling provincial capital on the edge of an empire. After the Romans came the Anglo-Saxons, before the Vikings sailed along the River Ouse to claim York (or Jorvik, as they preferred to call it)
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Few British cities capture the imagination quite as much as Edinburgh. There’s a reason this timeless Scottish capital should be on every traveler’s bucket list! To inspire your next trip, I’ve put together a list of my absolute favorite things to do in Edinburgh. Start with a stroll along the famous Royal Mile, the historic
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Summer is the best season to be in London, even if it is the busiest. From late May until September, the British capital is at its best when the sun shines, picnickers fill Hyde Park, and great sporting events like Wimbledon mesmerize the city. Summer temperatures can be through the roof in London, especially when
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Glasgow’s best restaurants are finally emerging onto the world scene as the city gains the culinary recognition it deserves. A raft of award-winning, Michelin-starred, and Michelin-guide-listed eateries have transformed Glasgow’s dining experience, as head chefs create innovative menus combining Scottish produce and international influences. The best restaurants in Glasgow are championing traditional Scottish dishes, techniques,
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Summer is always the best time to be in Edinburgh. From May until September, the Scottish capital is experiencing its best weather of the year, and while sunshine is never guaranteed in this part of the world, temperatures can still hit average highs of 20°C (68°F). Admittedly, everyone else will have the same idea as
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Long gone are the days when Icelanders subsisted on fermented shark meat and sheep heads (although adventurous eaters can still find these interesting foods in Reykjavik!). Instead, the Icelandic capital’s best restaurants serve up a medley of intriguing courses inspired by traditional cooking but very much taking advantage of international influences. Reykjavik has two Michelin-starred
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From soaring mountain passes to epic coastal roads, the United Kingdom is home to some of the best road trips in the world. You won’t be short of UK road trip ideas when you’re planning your next trip, and from Scotland to Cornwall, you’re spoiled for choice. Drive the famous North Coast 500 to see
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Icelandic cuisine is often curious, but always exciting. Meat and fish-heavy, Iceland’s traditional dishes are born from an unyielding landscape and built on the necessity for survival. Living in a barren country that’s covered in snow and ice for much of the year, Icelanders long ago learned to utilize, and savor, every part of the
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Nowhere else in the world throws a Christmas market like the Germans, and we know you’re going to love the tradition, the history, the festivity, and the food that awaits you across Germany during the holiday season! The best German Christmas markets are centuries old, with the oldest tracing their origins back as far as
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