Fun Winter Holiday Traditions in Britain

Headed to the U.K. near the end of the year? You’ll probably hear the winter holidays in Britain before you see them, with the piped-in tunes of Christmas carols and songs about the season bending your ear in every public venue — and probably even in your London hotel room. You’ll be more likely to […]
Why do Backpackers in Britain shy away from Mopeds?

The moped gets a hard time in the UK, mainly because travellers aren’t really sure what they are. Is a moped the same as a scooter? Is it like a bicycle with added power? Is it a car that’s been cut in half? Well, obviously it’s not the last one, but seeing travellers on a […]