Five Easy Day Trips from LondonAs the writer Samuel Johnson so aptly put it: "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life". If you're visiting London and you find yourself tiring of the hustle and bustle of this huge city, here are some suggestions for day trips from England's capital city.
Ironbridge and the Industrial RevolutionThe birth of the Industrial Revolution is believed by many to have taken place in the picturesque Ironbridge Gorge, on the banks of the River Severn in Shropshire, England.
British tattoo conventions 2012 guidePracticed since Neolithic times, and in many cultures and religions throughout the world, body tattooing has now become a part of mainstream fashion. We take a look at some of the best tattoo conventions taking place across the country, even though the practice is so widespread we can barely scratch the surface. Sorry, bad joke, but you get the idea.
Stay Somewhere DifferentThere is a wide variety of interesting, unusual or historic short-term rental properties dotted around in cities, towns, villages, seasides and National Parks, many offering an incredible insight into life in the past. We take a look at some of the best.