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Whiskey tours in Scotland

There are almost 150 whiskey distilleries in Scotland. If you want to take a tour, here are a few of our favorites.

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Gardens and flower shows in the UK

There are gardens galore, plenty of parks and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) provides opportunities all spring and summer long for you to stop and smell the flowers.

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Spotlight on Canterbury

Stripes Europe reader, Janet Caldwell, sent us a beautiful picture so we decided to find out what makes Canterbury so special.

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Wild camping on the Isle of Skye

You cannot beat the remote and rugged availability of backcountry camping in Scotland. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code allows for the responsible use of nature throughout the nation, and those legislative rights extend to wild camping.

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Going to jail in Lancaster

There are no longer prisoners in Lancaster Castle, but it is a government building where trials take place.

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A weekend at Stonehenge and Salisbury

No matter how the stones got here, Stonehenge and the surrounding area are still great places to visit.

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Pub Crawling in Cambridge

What is a pub crawl and where are the best pubs in Cambridge? Find out here.

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The Jurassic Coast

Here is how to take a family foray into fossil hunting on England’s Jurassic Coast.

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A weekend in York

With beautiful architecture, great food and family attractions, there is something for everyone in York.

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Exploring Hadrian’s Wall

You can hike and camp along the Hadrian’s Wall Path or you can follow Google Maps in a car and check out various sites along the wall.