What is the United Kingdom? How many countries are in the UK? What’s the difference between the UK and Great Britain? Here’s everything you need to know! The United Kingdom is a uniquely complex construction of different ‘counties’ that all...
How many counties are in England? From Leicestershire to Yorkshire, we unravel England’s confusing county system. England’s intricate system of counties often causes outright bewilderment, even amongst English natives like myself. The ‘county...
Is Cornwall a country? Is Cornwall part of England or Wales? Could Cornwall ever become independent? Here’s everything you need to know! ‘Cornwall was in existence 500 years before England was ever thought of.’ Cornish Campaign Group, Kernow Matters to...
On the South Devon Coast, a new walking tour reveals a forgotten history of piracy and smuggling in one of England’s most underrated beach towns. Learn about Exmouth’s fascinating past, then embrace the laidback Devon lifestyle with a cold pint and award-winning fish...
Along Britain’s dramatic southwest coast, historic tall ship sailing journeys offer a sustainable way to uncover Cornwall’s smuggling past and maritime heritage. This trip was provided courtesy of VentureSail Holidays. All opinions expressed are those of the author...
Cornwall is the staycation destination of choice for many Brits – but while most head to this county for beaches and relatively warmer weather, there’s much more to Cornwall than meets the eye. In this blog post, we’ll talk about dark tourism in Cornwall –...
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
