Found in the Irish Sea, midway between Liverpool, England and Dublin, Ireland, the Isle of Man is often described as "quirky". It certainly has a character of its own, mixing Celtic and Scandinavian themes throughout the centuries. Still, the seaport capital of Douglas has a Victorian essence, showing the strong British influence. (continue...)
There is a lot of history in London, and a lot of struggle to go with it—from invasions to revolutions, monarchies overthrown, and constant (often extreme) divisions between social classes. Tragedies are not uncommon throughout a history that dates back to Roman rule in the first century AD, and the locations of many of the city's best known trials are preserved to this day. Even more are celebrated in the many museums found around this ever growing metropolis. (continue...)
From the manicured-looking
hills to the enchanting villages that dot the landscape, much of England's countryside is worthy of visiting, and leaving the modern, energetic cities of London and others behind is at once a step back in time and a visual delight. In perhaps no other region is this more the case than North Yorkshire. Home to two national parks - the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors, North Yorkshire boasts some of the country's loveliest countryside and most stunning monuments, among them several of England's finest abbeys. These monastic ruins, often located in spectacular settings, are some of the most lavish and well-preserved around and provide a
brilliant way to experience England's charming north. (continue...)
