Poppies & Planes: Remembrance Day in London

Just recently back from London to witness the marvel of a city under poppies! The city was a great swath of red poppies. There were...

A Comedy of Errors on the Gatwick Express

It was a Sunday and I needed to get to London Gatwick Airport from the center of London. No problems. The Gatwick Express arrives every...

Walking Among the Dead

You know the sights, you’ve done the back streets, you’ve even bought the T-shirt. So now you probably want to get away from the crowds...

It’s Big, It’s Blue and It’s in London: Welcome a New Arrival!

At moments like this, I always remember the line that gave its name to a Broadway musical and later film, ‘A funny thing happened on...

Everything You Need to Know About Cricket, But Were Afraid to Ask

What is the quintessential picture of a very British summer? I would hazard a guess that somewhere in your mind's eye is a hazy vision of...

4 Must-Try Dishes from Great Britain, Part 2

In my last blog post I introduced you to eight of the most iconic and traditional ‘must-try’ British dishes. Whilst writing this last post, it struck...

The One Topic Everyone’s Talking About in Britain Right Now

Not to say that there is any great evidence that this could be anything of a lasting effect, notwithstanding the issues of global warming, but...

8 Classic Cuisines to Try in Great Britain

When educational travel groups arrive in London, I find that there is a common misconception about British food; that it’s not very good. Over the...

Snowmageddon: One Man’s Thoughts on Britain and the Snow

It's been snowing in Britain this week! You could hardly miss it if you were here: on Saturday four out of the five most read...

Student Tours | The Story of the Poppy

Picture rolling fields of ripening barley under warm summer skies, a gentle breeze rippling through, wave after wave; and often, picked out in red, bobbing...