During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the things we’ve all had to get used to is shortages on goods. Some are random, some are expected. Some are very annoying. One that will affect Anglotopia directly is the looming paper shortage. Yes, there’s going to be a paper shortage. You can read all about it here. But basically, there's a shortage on paper (the kind books are printed … [Read more...] about Anglotopia Alert: Please order your Anglotopia books for Christmas soon – there’s a paper shortage coming
Travel Guides
An American Student Abroad: What’s UK Travel Like Now? Post-Pandemic Travel Realties Between the US and the UK
Editor's Note: Thank you to David for providing a first-person perspective on what's it's like to travel to the UK right now. I feel we should note, as David does, that all of this will be changing in a few weeks, so keep an eye on the UK government's website for the latest changes. We will try to get someone to write about the experience after the changes. I believe I can … [Read more...] about An American Student Abroad: What’s UK Travel Like Now? Post-Pandemic Travel Realties Between the US and the UK
Google Maps suggests ‘potentially fatal’ route up Ben Nevis, hillwalkers warned
Scottish mountaineering charities have criticized Google for suggesting routes up Ben Nevis and other Munros they say are “potentially fatal” and direct people over a cliff. The John Muir Trust, which looks after the upper reaches of the UK’s highest mountain, said attempts to contact the company over the issue have been met with silence. The charity said certain searches for … [Read more...] about Google Maps suggests ‘potentially fatal’ route up Ben Nevis, hillwalkers warned
Anglotopia Alert: Introducing the Shiny New 2nd Edition of 101 Budget Britain Travel Tips!
Over a decade ago, we published a guidebook called 101 Budget Britain Travel Tips, and it was a good seller for us. But at that time, we knew a lot less about publishing book and in the years after, the book became woefully out of date. So, we withdrew it from sale last year with the intention of rewriting it. Life got in the way, but I finally rewrote the thing over the last … [Read more...] about Anglotopia Alert: Introducing the Shiny New 2nd Edition of 101 Budget Britain Travel Tips!
Guest Post: Slow Chilterns – Exploring The Chilterns
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Neil Matthews and his wife Helen, authors of Slow Travel: The Chilterns and the Thames Valley. Less than an hour north-west of London, adjacent to the Thames, lies the Chilterns. This little-known region is unlike anywhere else in England and yet quintessentially English, too. It’s a designated Area of Outstanding Natural … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Slow Chilterns – Exploring The Chilterns
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to Do in the Channel Islands
The Channel Islands are a geographic archipelago consisting of two political organizations: the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey. Both of these are crown dependencies, or self-governing positions of the United Kingdom and include numerous other islands including Herm, Sark, Borhou, and Alderney. Being so close to France, the islands have an interesting mix … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to Do in the Channel Islands
So, When Can We All Go To Britain Again?
We posted earlier this year with our predictions on when travel can resume from the USA to Britain, and I thought it would be useful to revisit the subject in light of recent events. Those events being that the USA is entering a third wave of COVID-19 with no end in sight and England entering a second national lock lockdown (Scotland and Wales are pursuing their own … [Read more...] about So, When Can We All Go To Britain Again?
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland
The Outer Hebrides Islands of Scotland have had a fascinating history. They have been occupied by peoples since the Mesolithic and have seen the influence of Celtic, Norse, and English-speaking cultures. Today the islands are fascinating places to visit, with breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and plenty of remnants to their great history. We have gone and found our top … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland
Anglotopia Announcement: Introducing The New Full-Color 101 London Travel Tips 2nd Edition
Today we’re coming out with a new guidebook. We’ve spent the last few months retooling our guidebook 101 London Travel Tips. We’ve given it a new look, higher-quality printing, added color photos and overall updated all the writing to be relevant to today. Today it’s available to buy from us or from bookstores everywhere. This book is an important milestone in a new direction … [Read more...] about Anglotopia Announcement: Introducing The New Full-Color 101 London Travel Tips 2nd Edition
Top 10 UK: Top Ten Things to Do in the Shetland Islands
Known for more than just a crime drama series, Shetland (also referred to as the Shetland Islands) is an archipelago north of mainland Scotland. Modern settlement of the islands began around the 8th Century due to Viking expansion, and eventually, the islands were absorbed into the Kingdom of Scotland. Today the islands are known for their beauty, textiles, and a breed of … [Read more...] about Top 10 UK: Top Ten Things to Do in the Shetland Islands
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in the Scottish Highlands
Truly one of God’s greatest gifts to the world is the Scottish Highlands. The term denotes not only a geographical boundary along a major fault zone between the two halves of Scotland, but a cultural divide as well. Stepping into the Highlands, you’ll find the place and its people quite different from Lowland locales such as Edinburgh or Glasgow. Whether it’s the culture, … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in the Scottish Highlands
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Brighton
Ah, the English Seaside, the waves of the sea, and all the fun you can handle. This essentially sums up Brighton, a seaside resort town along the south coast of England. Throughout its history, Brighton has seen settlement from virtually every group that has touched Britain from Neolithic peoples to the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, and the Normans. Mostly existing as a fishing … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Brighton
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Caernarfon, Wales
The Welsh Town of Caernarfon has long been an important place in the United Kingdom. Located on the Menai Strait, it was originally a strategic defense for the Roman forces who built a fort there. Many centuries after they abandoned the area, the Normans would construct a motte-and-bailey castle to defend the lands they conquered. In the wake of this castle, a town grew up … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Caernarfon, Wales
Guest Post: Costwold Walks – Some of the best short walks in the Cotswolds for when we are free to ramble in the countryside again
Editor's Note: The following is a guest contribution from Cotswold Walks. While we can't go on these lovely walks right now, there's no reason why we all can't plan to one day in the future. Enjoy! The need to travel to wonderful faraway destinations and discover hidden gems along the way may feel more acute than ever before. Many of us may even feel a renewed sense of … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Costwold Walks – Some of the best short walks in the Cotswolds for when we are free to ramble in the countryside again
CREATIVE, CULTURAL AND COASTAL: Exploring Plymouth As We Approach Mayflower 400
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the Anglotopia Print Magazine last year. It is now the year of Mayflower 400. Known as Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth has a stunning waterfront position. It’s an enviable location with clean air, easy access to coast and country, and a vibrant cultural scene. LOCATION & TRAVEL Plymouth is a proud naval city in … [Read more...] about CREATIVE, CULTURAL AND COASTAL: Exploring Plymouth As We Approach Mayflower 400
Our British Travel Future: Tips on How You Can Prepare for Post Covid-19 Quarantine Travel to Britain Today
The world is on pause, and it’s going to change in ways that many can’t even predict yet. One thing is for sure, we and Anglophiles all over the world have been grounded for the foreseeable future. None of us really knows when we’ll be able to return to Britain as visitors. With the recent UK government announcement that all foreigners must go under 14-day quarantine on … [Read more...] about Our British Travel Future: Tips on How You Can Prepare for Post Covid-19 Quarantine Travel to Britain Today
Top 10 Britain: Ten Things to See and Do in Portsmouth, Hampshire
As its name would suggest, Portsmouth is a port city in Hampshire, England. It has been vital to trade and exploration for centuries, and as such, much of its culture, as well as its attractions, are dedicated to sailing. Portsmouth has also been home to some of the UK's greatest figures, being the birthplace of former Prime Minister James Callaghan, engineer Isambard Kingdom … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Ten Things to See and Do in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Newport, Wales
Newport, Wales is the jewel of the River Usk and has been a port for Britain since the Norman invasion. Newport’s town charter dates back to 1314 and it gained city status in 2002. At one point it was a larger coal exporter than Cardiff and though the docks eventually decreased in their importance to the city’s economy, Newport remained heavy into manufacturing. It has a … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Newport, Wales
Anglotopia Imports Alert: New Products Live – Beautiful Charles Tait Guidebooks of Britain – USA Exclusive
We love a good guidebook and even in the days of smartphones, it's still nice to pick up a book and dream of the places you want to go. I discovered the guidebooks of Charles Tait a few years ago and love them. They are difficult to find here in the USA and it can take weeks to get them from the UK. So we decided to import them directly and sell them. Orcadian photographer and … [Read more...] about Anglotopia Imports Alert: New Products Live – Beautiful Charles Tait Guidebooks of Britain – USA Exclusive
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Carlisle
Carlisle is the county town of Cumbria, and its history goes back to before the coming of the Romans. In fact, Carlisle was one of the largest towns in the area but apparently burned down prior to the Roman invasion. The Romans then established their own settlement here which became the basis for the town as it exists today. Romans gave way to Britons and eventually … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Carlisle
An American Student Abroad: A Visit to Edinburgh
My work requires me to travel to different archives in Britain, and one of the places I have spent a reasonable amount of time is Edinburgh because the National Scottish Library there has a good range of diaries and private materials that are the mainstay of my research. This is fortunate because Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities to visit. Among other things, it has a … [Read more...] about An American Student Abroad: A Visit to Edinburgh
Royal Oak: Ten National Trust Pubs and Inns to Visit
This post was sponsored by the Royal Oak Foundation, the American affiliate of the National Trust. Anglotopia Readers can get a discount on joining – details at the bottom of the post! Pubs are a cornerstone of British society, with even the smallest villages hosting a pub and the largest cities having one on almost every street. The earliest pubs also served as inns, giving … [Read more...] about Royal Oak: Ten National Trust Pubs and Inns to Visit
Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Places to Visit in Ely, Cambridgeshire
Ely has the distinction of being one of the United Kingdom’s cathedral cities and, as such, has been a center of religion in Cambridgeshire for centuries. An abbey existed here as early as the 7th Century, and the cathedral came along starting in 1083 before the Dissolution of the Monasteries reverted all Church property to the Crown. The area around Ely is also known for the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Britain: Top Ten Places to Visit in Ely, Cambridgeshire
What’s On Around Britain in January 2020 – Twelfth Night, Chinese New Year, Burns Night, Blenheim Palace, Ballet, Wales, History, and More!
Happy new year! Welcome to 2020! Let's have a look what's happening across Britain this month and see what weirdness I've managed to find this time. Twelfth Night I've been to the London Twelfth Night celebration so can recommend the event but there is also a Twelfth Night celebration in Guildford, Surrey, each year. Counting twelve nights on from Christmas Day, the twelfth … [Read more...] about What’s On Around Britain in January 2020 – Twelfth Night, Chinese New Year, Burns Night, Blenheim Palace, Ballet, Wales, History, and More!
Royal Oak: Top Ten National Trust Properties to Visit in the Cotswolds
This post was sponsored by the Royal Oak Foundation, the American affiliate of the National Trust. Anglotopia Readers can get a discount on joining – details at the bottom of the post! The Cotswolds is understandably one of the most beautiful places in England. Picturesque countryside dotted with quaint villages and historical landmarks is a description that doesn’t even do … [Read more...] about Royal Oak: Top Ten National Trust Properties to Visit in the Cotswolds
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