Ever wondered how to take pictures of stars? Maybe you don't know what gear you need, or what camera settings are best for night sky photography. Well, I know from experience that taking pictures of stars can be a challenge, but once you learn the basics and get it right, it can be hugely rewarding and you'll be able to shoot some stunning photos. In this post I'm going to … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Driving in the UK: Tips for Visitors
We're big fans of self-drive road trips when we travel, and we especially love road tripping around the UK since we are currently based there. We've written a number of guides to exploring the UK on your own, including a detailed 1 week UK itinerary and a 2 week UK itinerary, as well as a detailed guide to driving Scotland's epic North Coast 500. These itineraries do require … [Read more...]
A 10 Day UK Trip Itinerary by Public Transport
In today's post I'm going to share with you a 10 day itinerary for a UK trip, specifically covering England and Scotland, which will let you visit and travel around the UK entirely by public transport, and in particular by bus or train. I have written a couple of posts giving detailed itineraries for the UK, but those are focused on self-drive trips. I’m often asked if they … [Read more...]
London Packing List: What to Pack for London and the UK at any time of year
We've spent a great deal of time travelling throughout the UK, plus we've taken many trips to London, a city we love to visit. I even lived in London for a number of years. There's so much to see and do in London that we find ourselves returning time and again for new adventures - everything from seeking out Harry Potter sites to hitting the Winston Churchill trail. Based on … [Read more...]