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Next year, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland to see how the Irish honor their patron saint. (Hint: it doesn’t involve green beer!) A Week-Long Celebration One day just isn’t enough to celebrate this national holiday. In Dublin, the festivities will begin on Friday and last all week long! Every age will find activities […]
Category: 2021
Welsh Cake Recipe
To celebrate St. David’s Day, our own staff has provided their family’s Welsh Cake Recipe so that you can make this traditional food at home. The cakes are a cross between a cookie, scone and pancake. They are the size of thick cookie and made from ingredients similar to a scone, but they are cooked […]
St. David’s Day Celebration in Wales
St. David’s Day is a celebration in Wales that takes place every year on March 1st. Also known as the Feast of Saint David, it is celebrated to honor the Patron Saint of Wales. The festivities include all things Welsh and bring a wonderful sense of dignity to the proud people of this beautiful country. […]
Northern Ireland’s Coastal Highlights
Northern Ireland’s coast is bursting with historic treasures and stunning scenery – all yours to explore. Let’s take a trip to some of Northern Ireland’s coastal highlights! Following the Causeway Coastal Route between Belfast and Derry/Londonderry will introduce you to breathtaking views and so much more. The coastal area of Antrim County is one of […]
Fun Fact about Kent
Kent is home to a dinosaur! In 1834, a 13 metre long Iguanadon fossil was found in Queen’s Road in Maidstone. Now nicknamed ‘Iggy’, the 125 million year old herbivore features on the town’s coat of arms, and a plaster cast of it is on display at the Maidstone Museum. These Cretacious tanks wandered around […]
Did You Know?
The Belmond British Pullman train has hosted celebrities, royalty, visiting dignitaries, and yes, the loveable duffle coat-wearing Paddington Bear! Fans of the movie can join a special Paddington Afternoon Tea on 16 February or 7 April 2018, where you can feast on some of Paddington’s favorite sweet treats, such as marmalade sandwiches, and also enjoy […]
2018 – A New Year, A New Way to Travel
The New Year always brings to mind fresh ideas on what to do, where to go, and how to get there. Why not make this the year to take care of you? Have you thought about ways to treat yourself while traveling? Well, have we got some ideas for you! From luxury train rides through […]
The New British and Irish Cuisine
I’ll bet what motivated the British to colonize so much of the world is that they were just looking for a decent meal. –Martha Harrison “Ye Olde Pub” was (and still is) the place for the “cheap and cheerful” favorites, such as Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Bubble & Squeak and, of course, the Ploughman’s […]
Truly Unique British Events
Let’s talk about what the Brits do that gives them that wonderfully dry sense of humor. In fact, this “wackiness” is something in which you can partake! Throughout the year, you’ll find unique British events to enjoy. Here are just a small sample Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival Every September , the basadói r i (matchmakers ) […]
Britain’s Top Ten Tea Rooms
Let’s face it – nobody on earth “does tea” like the British! After all, this is a population which consumes 165 million cups of it, daily! It is the national drink. And whether you are a Duke or a doorman, a barrister or a barmaid, tea is timeless. (Tea‟s antioxidants make it good for you, too!) […]