Chained Libraries in England It took a large investment of time, labor, and funding to produce books before the development of the printing press. Locking books in chests, housing them in private collections, and protecting with supernatural curses written into the book were some of the many methods of theft protection in the Middle Ages. When other protective measures failed, a medieval book ... Read Full Article
Ins & Outs Of What To Do In Tallinn
What To Do in Tallinn - Explore the Capital of Estonia Experiencing Tallinn The capitals of Eastern Europe have a very different atmosphere. Because of their geographic location, they have a distinct culture that is a mix of both European and Asian. This is especially true of the Baltic region, and Estonia’s capital Tallinn is no exception. I can feel it everywhere when I toured here, from their ... Read Full Article
Top Things To Do in Nottingham – Explore the Home of Robin Hood
Top Things To Do in Nottingham Nottingham is sometimes known as the ‘capital of the Midlands' because it's located in the East Midlands of England. Of course, it is a literary hub, a place of legend, and has a long history as a center of industry. It sits on the edge of the Peak District within easy access to beautiful countryside, walking paths, historic estates, as well as weekend ... Read Full Article
Top Edinburgh Ghost Tours to Take on Halloween & The Rest of the Year
Top Edinburgh Ghost Tours To Take on Halloween Ghost stories have been around since ancient times. Whether you are a believer or not, there comes a certain shiver when a good ghost story is told. There's something about ghosts during the fall when Halloween is just around the corner. Nowadays, people can enjoy the spooky spine-shivering fun all year round. They are particularly popular in very ... Read Full Article
Plan Your 3 Days in London Itinerary For First Timer Visitors
Plan Your 3 Days in London Itinerary London is on everyone’s list of travel destinations. According to VisitBritain, there were 37.5 million visits in 2018 to London and 38.8 million forecast for 2019. Where are all these visitors going? Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, The Crown Jewels, Changing the Guard, The London Tower, and everything Royal. Historic places. Military operations ... Read Full Article
Eat, Sleep, Play in Chelsea, London
Eat, Sleep, Play in Chelsea, London The Draycott - A Luxury Chelsea Hotel A beautiful 5-Star boutique hotel in the middle of Chelsea, The Draycott Hotel at 26 Cadogan Gardens is the perfect place to experience this popular section of London. Known for class, elegance, architectural beauty, shopping and the world-famous flower shows in the spring, the 35 room hotel provides some of the finest ... Read Full Article
12 Best Places to Visit in the Cotswolds
Discover The Best Cotswolds Villages The Cotswolds is home to some of England’s most rural, unspoiled, historic, and well-known villages in Britain. Moreover, stately homes, cottages, barns, pubs, and shops made from the honey-colored stone found naturally in the area dot the rolling hills with charm and symmetry. Bucolic villages right out of an Agatha Christie book are around each corner, and ... Read Full Article
What To Do in Bath, England
What To Do in Bath, England For First Time Visitors With nice weather our first day, we chose to walk the few miles into town. Bath Abbey and the Roman baths are the physical and historical center of Bath. The majestic Abbey rises to the sky next to the ancient Roman Baths, which has drawn people from all over England for the soothing warm waters that presumably could heal almost any medical ... Read Full Article
Food Safari: Slurping Swedish Oysters
Food Safari: Slurping Swedish Oysters The secret to the best oysters and mussels in the world is quite simple, says Septuagenarian fisherman, Lars Marstone. First, they need to grow in water that stays frigid year-round. Then you must eat them within minutes of plucking them from the sea. Here on the craggy Bohuslan coast of western Sweden, both criteria are easily met in their Swedish ... Read Full Article
Top 14 Things to Do in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Top 14 Things to Do in Belfast, Northern Ireland Belfast, or as it is known in the Irish language Béal Feirste, is the capital city of Northern Ireland. This beautiful city is steeped in history and is a must-visit for those heading to the emerald isle. In the 70’s and 80’s Belfast suffered greatly during The Troubles, and was deemed one of the most unsafe cities in Europe. Fast forward almost ... Read Full Article