Best street food in Europe: Deliciously local

12 July 202415 July 2021 by Andrew Grieve

Travel is all about new and different experiences, and nothing does it better than food. One of the best places in the world to find tasty local street food is Europe. It’s a great way to sample seasonal food and local delicacies, often unique to that region or town. Join us on a smorgasbord of … Read more

Christmas Food Traditions: a flavorsome journey around Europe (Part II)

2 August 202420 December 2019 by Andrew Grieve

Christmas food traditions|Roast Turkey, Christmas dinner|Christstollen

European Christmas Dinners, here is the second part of our Christmas food traditions series! Missed the first part? PART II – COUNTRIES IN SPOTLIGHT: UK AND IRELAND & GERMANY UK & IRELAND The British Christmas feast is somewhat similar to the American Thanksgiving meal. It’s served at lunchtime on Christmas day and normally revolves around … Read more

Exploring your European Family Heritage

12 July 202416 July 2019 by Andrew Grieve

The first Europeans to reach the shores of what is now the US and survive to tell the tale arrived way back in 1620. The Mayflower Society estimate there are now 10 million Americans with European heritage, descendants of the 102 brave souls that arrived aboard the Mayflower. In the years since, waves of immigrants from every European country have added vigor, energy, … Read more

Downton Abbey and the English Country House Experience

12 July 202419 June 2019 by Andrew Grieve

With six seasons under its belt, the popular HBO series Downton Abbey is never too far from our imaginations. You have only to look at the upcoming movie to see how much we all love experiencing refined, aristocratic, and leisurely lives of Victorian England. Have you visited an English country house yet? Whether you are on a Highclere Castle Tour – the actual location where the series was filmed … Read more

Margie’s Donwton Abbey Experience – Our Customers Say

21 April 20256 October 2017 by Andrew Grieve

In Our Customer’s Say Blog Series, you have the voice!
Margie and her sister had the ultimate Downton Abbey Experience and travelled across England in one week. This is what she had to say about their trip…

Shakespeare’s Birthplace in 1 Day

3 December 20257 September 2017 by Andrew Grieve

Stratford-upon-Avon is only 2.5-hours away from London, which makes it it easy to plan a quick one-day trip. Read more to find out what to see and do in Shakespeare’s Birthplace in one day. If you’re visiting during the weekend, you will find a street market right by the American Fountain – a gift to the city by … Read more