Wherever there’s a rock, there’s climbing – the true climber’s adage. And there’s definitely a lot of rocks in the UK. From the beautiful limestone and sandstones of the south coast to the complex igneous formations of Scotland, the UK is a geological smorgasbord and rock climbing in the UK is one of its best-loved…
Best Nightclubs in San Francisco
There are the nights you want to maybe sway a little and bend your knees to a beat. And then there are the nights when you want to feel like Kevin Bacon in Footloose, or Jennifer Beals in Flashdance, or Michael Jackson every day of his life (RIP Mike). For those nights, head to any…
The Most Beautiful River Cities
The Danube Winding nearly 1,800 miles through ten countries—including Germany, Austria, and Romania— the Danube is one of the world’s most iconic rivers (it’s no wonder Strauss wrote a waltz about it—The Blue Danube, 1867). The prettiest portions may well be the tributaries in Germany’s Black Forest, not to mention the exact spot where the…
The Best Cities in Europe to Travel
London, England The dollar is strong in London, making it a surprisingly affordable place to visit in 2019. London’s many free-admission museums add to the affordability factor, with special offerings such as the Christian Dior fashion exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum (extended through August) making them even more appealing this year. From May…
What to Eat For Breakfast
The smell of bacon frying, warm buttered toast, lazily-poured cereal bowls, freshly-brewed coffee and perhaps even the occasional toaster waffle or pancake is waking up every day throughout Britain. Wherever you live in the UK, these products are probably the staples of your breakfast table, but dig a little deeper into the heritage of your…