Ready to book the best Edinburgh bike tours? Edinburgh should definitely be on your UK bucketlist, and if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous than a regular walking tour, think about seeing Edinburgh on a cycling tour! It’s a gorgeous city to see by bike and isn’t as busy as London, so you won’t have …
7 Best Edinburgh Bike Tours in 2024 (worth your time!) Read More
On my last trip to Inverness, I started looking up Inverness tours, only to find that most options were tours leaving from Inverness. But I didn’t want that – I wanted tours OF Inverness, tours IN Inverness…not just leaving from there. If you feel the same, don’t worry, as I’ve done some research, taken some …
Ever wondered about the differences between Costco in the USA and Costco in the UK? I’ve got an entire article on whether there even is Costco in the UK (yes), but in this guide, we’re diving deep into the differences between the American Costcos and British Costcos so you know what to expect if you’re …
Sports fans, listen up. If you want to take a London sports tour or stadium tour in London, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’re going over all of the best sports tours in London, from football (the British kind – soccer to Americans) to cricket to rugby and more. How do …
Heading to Cardiff and want to know the best tours to take? You’ve come to the right place! As someone who has lived in the UK for over 10 years, I’ve been to Cardiff countless times to visit and to bring family and friends, and I’ve learned that one of the best ways to see …
Ever heard of crochet postbox toppers? I definitely hadn’t before moving to the UK, but over the past few years, knitted postbox toppers like this one have been popping up all across the country. They’re adorable, they add a pop of color and fun to local villages and even big cities, and there is no …
Knitted Postbox Toppers: history of the UK’s quirkiest pastime Read More
Spelling nerds, welcome. Grammar nerds, hello. Let’s talk about the “-our” vs “or” endings! As an American who has lived in the UK for the past 10 years, I am fascinated by why Americans don’t use the “-our” ending like in many British spellings (ie, colour, favour, honour), and instead opted for a u-less spelling …
Why don’t Americans use “-our” endings like the British? Read More
Fish and chips, the UK’s most iconic dish (arguably!). In this article, we’ll dive deep into the history of fish and chips in England, including who invented fish and chips, how fish and chips changed in the 1980s and what in the world fish and chips have to do with WWII! As an American who …
Fish and chips in England history: who invented fish and chips? Read More
Wondering who invented the first electric kettle? Kettles are a staple in almost every British kitchen, no matter the age, gender, social class, ethnicity (in fact, at least 95% of the country have them!), but how did they get there? Often, Americans are confused about electric kettles, asking questions online about why the UK is …
Who invented the electric kettle? + British kettle facts! Read More
Ready to tour London by bus? You’ve come to the right place. I live in London, and have spent a lot of time figuring out the best London bus tours so that you can make the most of your trip to this incredible city. In this guide, we’re going to explore the best 17 London …
