by James Mortimer | Aug 11, 2026 | England, Practical Tips, Trip Planning
Iconic sites that showcase centuries of extraordinary history England feels less like something you read about and more like something you walk through, around virtually every corner, down cobbled medieval alleys, across windswept hillsides, beneath vaulted cathedral...
by James Mortimer | Aug 11, 2026 | England, Trip Planning
Ask most first-time visitors what they picture when they imagine Stonehenge, and it is the view from the path: the full circle standing against a wide Salisbury Plain sky, with a respectful stretch of grass between you and the nearest sarsen. More than a million...
by James Mortimer | Aug 7, 2026 | Scotland, Trip Planning
Seasonal travel advice to help you plan your perfect Scottish escape Scotland is one of those destinations that defies the idea of a single “best” season. Ask ten visitors when to go and you will receive ten different answers. Every season in Scotland...
by James Mortimer | May 11, 2026 | Trip Planning, Wales
Easy Escapes to Castles, Beaches, and Mountains One of the greatest advantages of the Welsh capital is its proximity to diverse landscapes. Within an hour, you can transition from the rugged peaks of a National Park to the golden sands of a secluded beach. At Best UK...
by James Mortimer | May 2, 2026 | England, Trip Planning
Beautiful rail trips worth taking England’s railway network evolved many decades ago primarily for industrial and commercial purposes rather than scenic tourism. Yet, certain routes are so magnificent that the journey itself becomes the destination. Over the...
by James Mortimer | Mar 20, 2026 | Trip Planning
How we crafted our most ambitious tour itinerary. The ideal length for experiencing the UK properly falls somewhere between “a rushed week” and “indefinite residence." Recently, we had the pleasure of designing our most comprehensive...
