Britain
New entry rules – and fees – for Australians to visit the UK
Australians can now apply for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation that will be a requirement for entering the UK.
- by Michael Gebicki
A magnificent, calf-burning hike through two of England’s national parks
Two dramatic national parks in northern England are practically neighbours, yet worlds apart in their appeal.
- by Rob McFarland
London’s must-see historic attraction will still surprise you
It’s been a prison, a palace and a playground for polar bears (yes, polar bears). There’s still a lot to discover about the Tower of London.
- by David Whitley
Despite its issues, Britain’s answer to Vegas keeps bringing in tourists
Years of under-investment, deprivation, unreliable weather and boozy stag and hen parties haven’t stopped Blackpool being fun for all the family.
- by Steve McKenna
The country house goes wild: A rarefied retreat without the stuffiness
From the table to the spa, Heckfield Place infuses luxury with the natural world.
- by Ute Junker
Ten of the best things to do in London with teens
Boho markets, Hyde Park, street art, Insta moments and afternoon tea on a double decker bus are just some of the highlights of London with teens in tow.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
In praise of Britain’s (greatest?) culinary invention: The chip butty
It’s fatty, stodgy, salty and the perfect hangover food – what’s not to love?
- by Ben Groundwater
Six of the best towns and cities in Yorkshire
Yorkshire is traditional England all over, with its natural beauty and straight-talking. These towns and cities provide much of that mythologised character.
- by David Whitley
Britain’s oldest city? It’s not London
Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, is an enriching side trip crammed with intrigue (and great oysters).
- by Steve McKenna
Beyond America, tipping is now becoming the norm in the UK
If you’ve wined or dined in the UK lately, you may have noticed a sly increase when the bill arrives.
- by David Ramli
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