Why Halloween in Ireland Is the Trip You Didn’t Know You Needed

Why Halloween in Ireland Is the Trip You Didn’t Know You Needed Halloween-Derry-Bagpipers

Halloween in the U.S. is all jack-o’-lanterns, mini candy bars, and apple bobbing. But did you know that Halloween actually started in Ireland? Long before spooky decorations filled the aisles of Target and Walmart, the ancient Celts celebrated Samhain (pronounced “SOW-in”)—a sacred festival marking the end of the harvest season and the start of the […]

Five Reasons Why December is the Most Magical Time to Visit London: Christmas in London Travel Guide

Five Reasons Why December is the Most Magical Time to Visit London: Christmas in London Travel Guide “Aerial view of the Bath Christmas Market Stalls in the Town Square near the Roman Baths

Ah… London in December. It’s a bit like stepping straight into a Dickens novel… if Dickens had Instagram filters and Christmas gin pop-ups. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to walk through a living snow globe, allow us to introduce you to the “Capital of Cozy” come Christmastime. While the rest of the world […]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland Dublin Ireland St. Patrick's Day

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 […]

Welsh Cake Recipe

Welsh Cake Recipe Wales Travel Trip Britain

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 […]

Britain and Ireland Winter Christmas Festivals

Britain and Ireland Winter Christmas Festivals Britain Christmas Festival Holiday

The holiday season is a wonderful time to vacation and to learn, first-hand, how other cultures and countries celebrate Christmas. Throughout Britain and Ireland, you’ll find holiday markets, winter festivals and Christmas events to get even the Grinchiest of us in the holiday spirit!  From extravagant decorative displays to holiday themed events, there are activities […]

Snowdonia, Wales: What To See on Your Vacation

Snowdonia, Wales: What To See on Your Vacation Snowdonia Wales Vacation

Snowdonia National Park covers a vast mountainous region of Wales and offers amazing scenery, quaint villages, and adventurous activities. A trip to Wales just isn’t complete without a visit to this well-preserved area! Below, we give suggestions on what to see on your vacation to Snowdonia, Wales. Stunning Scenery Snowdonia’s stunning scenery boasts gorgeous mountains, […]

Welsh Rarebit Recipe

Welsh Rarebit Recipe Welsh Rarebit Recipe

Happy Welsh Rarebit Day! Use this easy recipe to celebrate with your own Welsh Rarebit. Enjoyed sporadically throughout Wales, this traditional Welsh dish is more than just “cheese on toast.” The name, Welsh Rarebit, is believed to come from the term “Welsh rabbit.” However, no bunnies need be harmed in the making of this simple, […]

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