Train Travel in Great Britain
We’re spending three months exploring Great Britain without a car—and the train has quickly become our favorite way to travel. In this post, we break down everything you need to know about navigating the UK rail system: how to buy tickets, save money with a railcard, choose the right seat, and make the most of scenic train travel across England, Scotland, and Wales.
One Month in Southern Wales
We are wrapping up our one month stay in southern Wales. Specifically, we’ve been in Llantwit Major, which is in the Vale of Glamorgan, about 15 miles west of Cardiff. It has been a fabulous month of exploring the surrounding area by public transportation and hiking and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to our three months in the UK.
Cheddar, Magic, and Beer
We spent 3 full days exploring the Southwest of England by car, specifically in Somerset and Devon. We toured a cheddar cheese factory in Cheddar, explored the ruins of ancient Avalon in Glastonbury, and hiked the Jurassic Coast in Beer. Follow along as we highlight the beauty that is the South West of England!
Six Months of Nomadic Life
It has been over six months since we sold or donated everything we owned and embarked on this nomadic lifestyle. We have learned a lot about travel, and ourselves, over the past six months. And yet we continue to make mistakes, course correct, and consider new ideas for the future. Let’s dive into it all!