Everyone has heard of the famous stone circle in Stonehenge. However, what you may also have heard is that it is overflowed by tourists nowadays. Moreover, you can’t get very close to the stones. Are you looking to go off the beaten path? Why not visit Avebury stone circle instead? What’s more, visiting this stone …
When I was studying at the University of Oxford, the first time I came outside the city was to go to Blenheim Palace, 10 miles north of Oxford. A day trip to Blenheim Palace is the perfect escape from Oxford, especially during the summer months when it’s very crowded with tourists. Because I opted for …
When my Master’s programme at the University of Oxford had come to an end, I finally had time to explore some more of the natural wonders of the UK. I stumbled on a picture of the Durdle Door and decided that that would be my next destination. My boyfriend and I packed our backpacks and …
Late 2017, I did my study abroad program at the University of Warwick, which is based in Coventry, the Midlands of England. During my term abroad, I tried to do as many day trips during the weekends as I could and managed to explore a lot of the UK. In this post, I’ll give you …