England

England

Canada to UK Gift Guide: Best Carry-On Souvenirs for 2026 (No Liquids!)

Going back to the UK to visit family and friends is always a highlight of our year, but for our trip this May, we decide...
England

Master the Rails: My Ultimate Routine for Finding the Cheapest UK Train Tickets

Let’s be honest: the British railway system can be a bit of a maze, and if you aren’t careful, a single ticket can cost ...
England

Heathrow to South Coast: The Smartest Way to New Milton (Skip London)

Landing at Heathrow and heading straight for Central London is the 'standard' route, but if your destination is South En...
England

UK Entry Requirements 2026: Our Insider Guide to the New ETA & ePassport Gates

When Mai and I first travelled together to the UK in 2016, the digital transition was just beginning. Since then, we’ve ...
England

3-Week UK Packing List: Minimalist Travel Strategy with a Single Carry-on Backpack

Is it really possible to survive three weeks in the UK with just a single carry on backpack?As a British minimalist trav...
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3 Weeks in the UK with Just a Carry-on: My Sustainable Strategy Using British Charity Shops as a Wardrobe

Can you survive a three-week trip to the UK with just a carry-on? As we board our Air Canada direct flight from Montreal...
England

Train Journey from London Heathrow to Norwich Using the Two Together Railcard

We came back to London, UK, arriving at Terminal 4 of Heathrow Airport and then travelled to Norwich where some friends ...
Border Crossing

Flying from Bucharest to London with Romanian Tarom Airlines!

Our one-year backpacking trip, which began on 14 September 2022, is coming to an end: on 7 September 2023 we flew from B...