How One Small-Town Pastry Became a Worldwide Sensation
The Cornish pasty is more than a handheld meat pie. It is a part of the culture and heritage of Cornwall and its diaspora across the globe.
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England’s Busiest (and Most Adorable) Seasonal Job Is Not What You Expect
As head shepherd at Oxfordshire’s UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace estate, Charles Gerring oversees one of Europe’s largest sheep flocks.
Should You Cancel or Change Your Europe Trip Due to the Delta Variant?
As COVID cases rise and the Delta variant spreads, here’s everything you need to know about traveling to Europe right now.
How Much Do You Really Know About This Mysterious London Stone?
Proclaimed as the “heart of London,” a Druid altar, and a Roman milestone, the origins of the London Stone have baffled historians for centuries.
You Can Let Your Hair Down at These 10 Quirky British Towers
These historic structures, worthy of Rapunzel, hide beautiful self-catering boltholes.
The Region That Inspired Some of England’s Greatest Writers Was Also an Early Tourist Attraction
Here’s how the “the wildest, most barren and frightful” place became a beloved destination.
How the United Kingdom’s Lockdowns Made Me a Tourist in My Own Neighborhood
The coronavirus pandemic took away Qin Xie’s freedom to travel, but playing tourist in a much-loved park right at her doorstep brought that joy back.
Why a Centuries-Old, Pun-Laden Theater Show Is so Vital to the U.K. Arts Scene
The mass cancellation of the well-loved Christmas pantomime this year is a heavy financial blow to British theaters but what exactly is “panto”?
The Cult Born of Pandemic That Hid Beneath London
How a pandemic created a cult.
14 London Locations That Will Send Chills Up Your Spine
London is a magical city, but it also has more spooky places than you can shake a sage stick at.