Long, narrow Ullswater, which some consider the loveliest lake in the area, offers miles of diverse and grand Lake District Scenery. The main town on
Category: International – Cool Locations
For some reason, 70% of England’s stone circles are in Cumbria. Castlerigg is one of the best and oldest in Britain, and an easy stop
William Wordsworth was one of the first writers to reject fast-paced city life. During England’s Industrial Age, hearts were muzzled and brains ruled. Science was
The Lake District is nature’s lush green playground. Here, William Wordsworth’s poems still shiver in trees and ripple on ponds. Nature rules this pristine land,
Gwynfryn B&B is located dead center in town, a few steps off Lancaster Square. This is my 2nd visit to Gwynfryn – I visited last
This cute little village packs a scenic mountain punch with the tourist crowds. Beddgelert (say it with me… BETH -geh-lert) is a cluster of stone
Climbing out of the Betws-y-Coed valley, the road enters the village of Capel Curig. Most visitors peel off towards Beddgelert or Llanberis. But Rick Steves
On this blustery start to our day, we headed up into the mountains of Wales to visit Snowdonia National Park and a number of its
Positioned on a rock over-looking the sea with eight linebacker towers, this castle has an interesting story. Jackie and I took it in on a
After our day of touring gardens and castles, we settled on a Rick Steve recommendation for dinner – Alfredo Restaurant. This is a thriving and