United Kingdom is one of Europe’s largest countries and consists of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. For each country, we have travel articles, videos, etc.
The term “Great Britain” is often used to refer to England, Scotland and Wales, including their neighboring islands. Great Britain and Northern Ireland now form the United Kingdom. The Kingdom of Great Britain dates from 1707 Acts of Union between the kingdoms of England (which at the time incorporated Wales) and Scotland.
Britain’s 4 countries in the United Kingdom
Each of the 4 countries is legally also countries to now make it appropriately complex. They have some autonomy. Read more about them as fantastic travel countries here, individually and together.
Highclere Castle is a country house in the Jacobean style. Popular TV show Downton Abbey was largely filmed here and the tour of the castle rooms takes you into many rooms used in the series. The 5,000-acre estate is in Hampshire, England, the United Kingdom, about 5 miles south of Newbury, Berkshire. It is the country seat of the Earl of Carnarvon, a branch of the Anglo-Welsh Herbert family. The architecture is reminiscent of the Houses of Parliament in London.
A lone highland cow grazes on grass, with castle Stalker in the background. A classic Scottish image.
Castles in Scotland. A lone highland cow grazes on grass, with castle Stalker in the background. A classic Scottish image.
Scotland
We have several travel articles about Scotland from Golf in Scotland to The famous Scottish Castles. Loch Ness and the very different story of Dart in Glasgow.
Northern Ireland is differently described as a country, province or region that is part of the United Kingdom. Located in the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, Northern Ireland shares a border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland.
The Crown. Experience the places from the Nexflix series The Crown has been such a huge success. Experience Princess Margaret’s lavish lifestyle in The Crown in a setting where the party – loving princess was a frequent guest. Very little has changed since then, when Princess Margaret went to concerts and drank cocktails at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, where guests
Northern Ireland has some of the most untouched and dramatic nature Northern Ireland has some of the most untouched and dramatic nature known from Lord of the Rings. Paired with charming and authentic villages, excellent golf courses, and restaurants to die for. Did I forget pubs and leave out Belfast? Let’s put our walking boots on, so much to see,
The Crown, 5th season aired on November 9th, 2022. Netflix has released the first look at The Crown season 5 teaser, which will release this November. They revealed the trailer during their annual Tudum fan event, which showcased Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s separation in 1992 with voiceovers discussing the international response to the news as a television interview was
Experience the great outdoors in Wales Explore 870 miles of striking coastline along the Wales Coast Path, which showcases the best of the country’s diverse coastal regions. Discover everything from windswept beaches and dunes bristling with local wildlife to quaint fishing villages and bustling seaside resorts. Spy grey seals and porpoises off the Anglesey coast, watch for puffins and gannets in
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