March 22, 2016

4 Must-See Summer Events in the UK

Sara Gigs + Festivals, UK summer, summer events in the UK, things to do, UK, UK bucket list 7 Comments

Summer is arguably one of the best times to visit the UK. Like Ireland, the UK really comes alive in the summer. Not only are the British Isles blessed with beautiful countrysides and delightfully temperate weather in the summer months, they’re also home to some of the best summer events and festivals in the world. These are just a few picks from my own bucket list of fun, must-see summer events in the UK that everyone should check out on their next visit!

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Stratford-Upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace

March 6, 2015

A Stratford-Upon-Avon Pit Stop

Sara England, UK England, London day trips, Shakespeare birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK 11 Comments

The historical and picturesque town of Stratford-Upon-Avon lies upon the River Avon (hence the name) and is most well-known for being the home of Shakespeare. Ever heard of him? It was the perfect little pit stop before heading to the hustle and bustle of my beloved London. We were able to stop for a delicious lunch and tour some of the main sights. Stratford will not only make you fall in love with Shakespeare all over again, but will make you fall in love with its beautiful gardens and quaint cotswolds architecture.

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January 14, 2015

Bike ride through Hyde Park

Sara England, UK Barclay's Bike Hire, free things to do in London, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, London travel, Travel Photography, UK 5 Comments

Its currently soooo cold here right now in South Louisiana. I know, CRAZY right?! And although I love it, I can’t help but daydream to the times I spent wandering aimlessly around one of my favorite areas of London – Hyde Park – on an absolutely BEAUTIFUL summer day. Taking a bike ride through Hyde Park allows you to explore more of the park than by foot. It’s such a fun and cheap thing to do in London (because let’s face it, London can be PRICEY)!

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January 12, 2015

Welsh rainy days are the best rainy days

Sara UK, Wales Island of Anglesey, Llangollen, Travel Photography, UK, UK travel, Wales 18 Comments

I absolutely love cold and rainy weather. Let me repeat that: I absolutely LOVE cold and rainy weather. I know when asked about their favorite weather, most people would start talking about a sunny day on the beach. And don’t get me wrong… I do love annual trips to the beach. BUT there’s just something special to me about a chilly, overcast day. Which I think is one of the (many) reasons why I love traveling in the UK so much!

Enter my perfect little rainy day pit-stop on the Island of Anglesey in Wales.

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