This post will guide you through the best ice skating rinks in London that open to all between November and January each winter season. Having grown up in a tropical country, ice skating was not an activity which I indulged in frequently. There was one indoor ice rink where birthday parties were often held, but the seasonal attraction of ice skating complimented by winter scenery and Christmas cheer was not something I experienced until moving to England just a few years ago. Like so many others who enjoy the thrill of their skates gliding across frozen ground in the brisk air, I do my best to take advantage of the…

Are you ready to begin hiking the white cliffs of Dover and be rewarded with a paradise of scenic views? The sea is calm tonight. The tide is full, the moon lies fair Upon the straits; on the French coast the light Gleams and is gone; the cliffs of England stand, – Dover Beach, Matthew Arnold The nerd in me has wanted to visit Dover ever since I came across Matthew Arnold’s Dover Beach a couple of years ago. After reading the first four lines of this post, can you blame me? Dover is a captivating destination in southeastern England that has inspired people for centuries with its glimmering waters…

There are so many fascinating things to do in Stratford-Upon-Avon, so as its most famous resident would say, to go or not to go… that is the question. Stratford Upon Avon is and will forever be the town of Shakespeare. Everywhere you turn, a rich history embraces resident and visitors, whether it’s through the architecture or something as simple as a street name. It is here that poetry, prose, and plays bring things to life, but beauty goes beyond the page and romance is the anthem of the medieval market town. While some trips leave you in awe of nature’s beauty or leave you rejuvenated, a weekend getaway to Stratford leaves your mind…

My trip to Rugby, Warwickshire was spontaneous and a random choice, but I did come across six lovely attractions to explore in one day. I’m not too sure what I was expecting, but when I got off the train, I was a little surprised about how quaint the town really is. It seems like a place where everyone would know everyone, and within the few hours I had to explore, I enjoyed the little taste I got of the small-town life.  With massive rugby balls on almost every street, the place indeed prides itself on its long history with the popular sport. However, there is also much to see beyond…

Poet Matthew Arnold nicknamed Oxford the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’ due to the incredible architecture of the 38 colleges of the prestigious university in the city’s medieval centre. With such a description, it’s no wonder why this famous English city is one every traveller should visit at least once in their life. The attractions in Oxford are absolutely bucket list worthy. Walking through the cobblestoned streets within the main city centre feels like you’re stepping back in time. As the world continues to develop into glass and metals, forcing us to lose the charm of old brick structures and natural spaces, Oxford offers a glimpse into what we should be…