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This collection of pictures from the United Kingdom is the result of trips to different parts of the country (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern...
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The United Kingdom (UK) is an island nation off the northwestern coast of Europe, comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Its landscape varies from rugged highlands to rolling countryside. The population is approximately 67 million. The capital, London, is a global financial and cultural hub. The UK has a rich history as a major colonial power and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
It is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. In 2020, it left the European Union (Brexit). The economy is highly developed, with strengths in finance, technology, and creative industries. The UK is famous for its royal family, historic castles, and cultural influence through literature, music, and institutions like the BBC.
United Kingdom is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as North and Central Europe. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
World Heritage #1084 – Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens, or more precisely Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew won its place on the World Heritage List in 2003. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes...
Nature: 5 Important Straits
Let us visit 5 important straits. I have been exploring various aspects of nature with regard to the four classic elements. A strait represents a...
12 more European city breaks
This is a list of 12 more European city breaks. It continues the previous list of 10 European city breaks. The list is purely alphabetical, and you...
Nature: 6 Great highlands
Some mountain plateaus or plains are more adventurous than the average. My examples of 6 great highlands are from different parts of the world....
10 European city breaks
This is a list of 10 European city breaks. City breaks or city escapes have become increasingly popular and there are many possible destinations. If...
Nature: 8 Dramatic Cliffs
Here you will find 8 dramatic cliffs. Steep mountain slopes hitting the waves on a coastline are always dramatic, especially in rough weather....
Nature: 7 Strange Rock Formations
What do I mean by 7 strange rock formations? Well, the Earth’s surface is full of loose stones and boulders and solid rocks. Some have over the...
Nature: 10 Great Caves
A cave is a hollow place in the ground, often very deep but also quite small like a grotto. Here is a nice selection av 10 great caves. This...
Defensive Structures (1) The huge ones
There are some historically significant and physically huge defensive structures around the world. They built them to protect entire countries...
VIDEO – Gibraltar
This video is from Gibraltar. Gibraltar is a British overseas territory on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. It is dominated in every way...
The road trip from Ronda to Gibraltar and Jerez
This is the story from a road trip in Andalusia. On Day 3 we took the mountain road from Ronda down to Gibraltar and continued across the lowlands...
VIDEO – England – Hampton Court Palace
This is a video from Hampton Court Palace. It was the residence of King Henry VIII from 1529 and also several later monarchs of the UK. Later kings...
Visiting London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the Hampton Court Palace
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) and the Hampton Court Palace were our last visits on this weekend trip to London. This article is one of...
VIDEO – England – Highgate Cemetery in London
This is a video from Highgate Cemetery. It was one of the "The Magnificent Seven" cemeteries from Queen Victoria's London. In the early 1800's...
