The UK is just our cup of tea. Not that we really drink tea, but, when in Rome…er London. We’ve been going there regularly for over fifteen years now. It feels like a home away from home. As full time travelers, it is a place to not only reset our Schengen Visa clock, but it is a place to refresh and recharge. But we’re still learning every time we visit. Here are a few things we’ve learned and that you might not know.

What I love the most about London is that it is a city of juxtaposition. Towering skyscrapers next to a 1000 year old castle. Roman walls and traffic jams. Narrow streets with names like Poultry Ave, Pudding Lane, Crutched Friars, and Ironmonger Lane, in a city with some of the most expensive real estate in the world. You can buy a $130M yacht at Harrods, or drink a pint at a tavern that was rebuilt in 1666 after the Great Fire. While I love all the modern aspects of this city, my history loving heart skips a beat just thinking of all there is to see in London.

This was our third time visiting Scotland, and we still haven’t been to Loch Ness or spent time in Glasgow! There really is something for everyone, from cities to golf to whisky to hiking. We think it suits best as a vacation spot, and we’d recommend at least 10-14 days with a car to experience it all. Will we be back as nomads? Probably not, but we’d say it is a can’t miss vacation destination for anyone who likes adventure!

Just wrapped up a magical month in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire — and what a gem it turned out to be! From canal-side walks and historic textile mills to thriving markets, cozy pubs, and stunning hikes in every direction, this artsy village stole our hearts.

We’ve fallen in love with walking across the beautiful British countryside — from coastal paths in Wales and Devon to moody moors in West Yorkshire. In our latest blog post, we share stories about navigating stiles and gates, meeting farm animals, and enjoying stunning views (plus the best pubs to unwind after a long walk!).

We spent one day in the Peak District exploring the small villages and Chatsworth House. While we just got a small taste of the beauty of the area, we know we want to return!

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.

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.

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!