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 manicured-looking
hills to the enchanting villages that dot the landscape, much of England's countryside is worthy of visiting. Leaving the modern, energetic cities of London and others behind is at once a step back in time and a visual delight, and 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 notable 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...)
