The last weekend jaunt I took at UK residents (cue: sad music/crying face) was a quick trip to explore Bristol and Bath in the west. Just under a 2 hour train from London is Bristol, a harbourside town in Somerset. Bristol straddles the River Avon and have a very rich prosperous maritime history, accordingly. Its…

Lisbon is a vibrant city with tons of history and a fabulous nightlife – perfect for a short, weekend getaway! I, once again, went with my girlfriends for a weekend. Lisbon is Portugal’s very hilly, coastal capital city, filled with tiled, pastel-colored buildings and a welcoming and fun-loving vibe.  With sunny, warm weather it was…

A trip to Greece was the perfect summer getaway in August for sun, sea and relaxing. I did two of the Islands – Santorini and Mykonos and then a short two days in Athens for sightseeing and to get my history fix. Each had its own unique personality but all were breathtakingly beautiful. I began…

Edinburgh is a perfect weekend jaunt from London with just an easy train ride. I arrive late on Friday night to a rainstorm but the Saturday and Sunday were perfect for exploring the rich history and gorgeous site across the city. Saturday morning I started with a stroll down the Royal Mile, Edinburgh’s high street….

A weekend trip to Canterbury and Dover (in Kent, England) will make any history-fan happy! These historic towns have been built up since the Roman times and have castles, cathedrals and gorgeous buildings galore! I started with a quick train ride down to Canterbury and entered through the West Gate. Rebuilt in 1380, this medieval…