Traveling England

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Sometimes under-appreciated, traditional British cuisine offers many wonderful dishes and great variety from the different corners of the United Kingdom. British culture (and cooking!) have been greatly enriched by immigration and overseas influences.Although there are commonalities throughout the British Isles, it should be remember that the United Kingdom is a union of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, each of which has their own distinctive cultural and culinary traditions. Additionally, as already mentioned, immigration and trade with other nations have greatly influenced British food, and caused the emergence of new culinary styles such as Anglo-Indian.British, and especially English cuisine, has not always had the highest reputation abroad. For example, in 2005, French President, Jacques Chirac described English food as the .. more»

Have you ever dreamed of traveling in England, Wales and Scotland and really getting to know the people, society and culture? Well, there is no better way to do that than to travel and stay at bed and breakfast locations throughout. It's a way to get a true feel of it all and soak up the culture and history all at the same time, meeting fellow travelers, guides and meeting the folks whose heritage and ancestry has roamed, worked and owned the land for 10s of generations.Bed and Breakfast travel is the way to see it all and see it as it is, without all the plastic signs and tourist traps creating a fa .. more»

If you are in the UK, now is a 'great year' to consider the UK 'first' in your family holiday plans.If considering a visit from another country, NOW is your time to visit UK.There's no denying the allure of sun, sea and continental 'English Breakfast' served up in olive oil and garlic :) but holidays should not be just about 2 weeks off and then back to the daily grind, especially if you have a family.Part of educating our kids, whatever race or creed but here in the UK, whether by birthright, chosen or accident, we should be teaching them more about where they live, the land and heritage. In this way they will understand better where and how they .. more»