The Middle Ages is one of the most romantic and exciting in English history. It’s full of stories about dynastic battles and fascinating casts of characters. The Middle Ages conjure images of knights on horseback, courtly love, and royal battles and scandals. To be sure, all this romance came along with an unpalatable side. The … Read more
Need a break from the big city? Just east of Greater London, the county of Kent is a fantastic place to spend a week. Kent is so beautiful that it’s been dubbed the “Garden of England.” And it’s not just the greenery that seduces. There are so many things to do and see in Kent. … Read more
Southwark Cathedral is a little Gothic gem that dates back to 606 A.D. and is London’s oldest Gothic structure. Although it’s overshadowed by the glamorous St. Paul’s Cathedral, Southwark is an important London landmark that’s well worth visiting. It’s been a place of Christian worship for over 1,000 years. The church is simply filled with history. … Read more
Eltham Palace is a hidden gem house museum in southeast London where Medieval meets Art Deco. Few historic buildings in London pay testament to the passage of time like Eltham. The palace is a former royal residence turned into one of the great modernist mansions in England. It’s an eccentric mix of a 1930s mansion and a … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to London, you’re in for a treat! As one of my favorite cities in the world, London is a large and diverse metropolis with a wealth of world-class attractions and a rich history. But with so much to see and do, planning a trip to London can feel overwhelming, especially … Read more
Rye is one of England’s best kept secrets and one of my favorite medieval towns in all of England. It’s a quintessential English town that seems suspended in time. Rye is an ancient seaside town, perched on a hilltop above the Romney Marshes. It’s filled with crooked streets and quirky independent shops. The poet Patric … Read more
Are you a castle lover heading to England? There are so many castles in England to put on your bucket list! I must admit I’m a little obsessed with castles, and England is the perfect place for castle stalking. The country is blessed with scores of fairytale castles, both massive and petite. Many of these … Read more
Leeds Castle is one of Britain’s oldest and most beautiful castles. The castle has a picturesque island setting on a lake in the wooded countryside of Kent. So idyllic is the storied castle that it could be the inspired set of a period movie. You can almost imagine a maiden leaning from a tower waving a … Read more
Wondering what’s in the vaunted British Royal Collection? Here are 21 famous paintings to discover. I describe these must see art works and tell your where to find them in Britain. The collection is the world’s largest private art collection, valued at a staggering £10 billion. It was formally established in 1993 by Elizabeth II. … Read more
Wondering what art you need to see in London? You’ve come to the right place. When it comes to art, London is frankly mind boggling. The city is an art lover’s paradise, literally overflowing with fantastic museums displaying world class works of art. You can find these famous London paintings at world renowned museums like … Read more