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January 31
This IS a Scottish castle and we have MANY AirBnBs
Let's all just continue doing Scotland travel advice! We are visiting the country in October: spending a few days in Edinburgh, then riding a fancy train, then upon disembarking would like to stay out in a cottage or castle for a couple days to decompress. We do not want to rent a car so we are looking for lovely locations within an hour or two train/bus/ferry ride from Edinburgh. [more inside]
January 23
Scotland advice
One week in Scotland in early May - advice on proposed itinerary and activity and food suggestions? [more inside]
November 24, 2022
Where to eat dinner today in London with kids near the London Eye?
We are going to the London Eye this afternoon for a treat and want to eat really well afterward in a place with great atmosphere that actually has availability-- with 2 kids. It is a treat so fancy is OK if kid-friendly. Walking distance would be great but can also take bus or Tube. Any suggestions? Thanks!
September 15, 2022
Americans in London -- Queen's funeral edition
We are two Americans who happen to be in London Monday during the Queen's funeral and want to potentially see the procession to Westminster Abbey before the funeral service. Best options? [more inside]
August 17, 2022
Hotel or Bed and Breakfast in London
Overwhelmed with hotel options in London. Where should we stay? [more inside]
August 12, 2022
Royal Scotsman train advice
My partner and I are planning to head to Scotland for our honeymoon at some point and we love the idea of riding the Royal Scotsman. I'm curious if anyone has anything to share or advise on this, be it which tour to take, timing, or setting expectations. To be clear at the outset we know it is expensive! [more inside]
July 31, 2022
Jane Austen tourism recommendations?
I'll be in London first week of Sept. and can easily get to Bath. Looking for any good Jane Austen tourism recommendations. Walking tours? I'm not only interested in factual experiences, but if there are places she may have often been that are relatively unchanged where I can go and breathe in the atmosphere, that would be lovely too. Thank you!
June 11, 2022
Where to stay in the Cotswolds for 3 days
We, an American couple in our 50s, want to spend 3 weeknights in the Cotswolds in September. We will not have a car. We’ll be coming to the area from our friends’ place in Chiswick & will need to fly out of Heathrow on the day we leave the Cotswolds. Where should we stay? [more inside]
May 31, 2022
Help with Airbnb dispute
I stayed with my partner at an Airbnb last week on vacation. On the day we left the host messaged me claiming someone on their property had seen an "unauthorised third person" leaving on the day we checked out, and is now attempting to charge us an extra fee for this person via Airbnb's dispute service. There was no third person, but I can't prove that. Looking for advice on how to proceed. [more inside]
May 25, 2022
COVID testing in Manchester UK for flight back to US?
My partner and I are flying back to the US from Manchester in mid-July and want assistance with the most convenient way to get COVID testing prior to flight. [more inside]
May 9, 2022
Public transport strategy Glasgow/Edinburgh as a tourist
My husband and I are looking forward soon to 10 days in the UK, 7 of which will be in Scotland. Is there anything roughly equivalent to London's travelcard in Glasgow, Edinburgh, or the greater area? How can I get the most out of our transport budget? [more inside]
May 1, 2022
London travel with senior dad
My dad is in his late 70s and would love to go a trip to London while he is still healthy enough to travel. He has some mobility issues and we will be cautious about being unmasked indoors, so looking for some suggestions for where to stay and eat with those considerations in mind! [more inside]
April 26, 2022
What was the UFO tailing the plane I saw?
I saw a white speck tailing the wing of a plane at about 16:00, 26th April 2022 over Trowbridge, Wiltshire, UK. What was it? [more inside]
April 18, 2022
Help me plan my Scotland trip!
My father-in-law has generously offered to pay for a family reunion in Edinburgh in July. While he's footing the bill for the flights and accommodations in Edinburgh, we thought we would try to extend the trip on either end and wanted some advice about how to make this all work. [more inside]
March 10, 2022
London recs: small/weird/local fave museums, tours, and entertainment
Hi, all! I am visiting London next month for the first time in over 20 years. If I tell you some of my favorite places in other cities and experiences I'm looking for, can you recommend some things I should make time for there? [more inside]
February 7, 2022
Please plan my Scottish road (or rail?) trip
Let's pretend I'm actually going on my belated honeymoon in May even though it seems deeply implausible. How do I get from one thing to another, and what are the things? [more inside]
February 2, 2022
Things to do in Matlock and the Peak District
I'm staying in Matlock for a few days in mid-February. I don't know the area at all. We want to do some walking and are otherwise interested in museums, history and art stuff. Any recommendations for things to do and see would be great, plus interesting shops (we have bookshops covered) or cafes and restaurants. I've seen the website for Cromford Mills and we are very likely to do that. Thanks.
January 21, 2022
Where to stay in London (family of five)?
We are three adults (late 40s) and two kids (12 & 9). Can you suggest a place to us to stay in London? We live in Chicago (Rogers Park) and know that cities are The Neighborhoods and that's where we'd like to stay. We're looking for something that has access to parks for the kids, local shops for local people, and not terribly touristy. [more inside]
October 27, 2021
What is life like with a large dog in central London?
What are the pros and cons of bringing a 2yo male neutered golden retriever, to live for January through May in a flat just west of Paddington station, with hybrid work hours, some travel within what's left of the UK, some theatre-going and restaurant dining? [more inside]
October 15, 2021
UK or US: unavoidable covid travel edition
I'm in Italy, and need to leave for a few weeks for visa reasons (to avoid running out of my 90 days in the Shengen zone while paperwork sorts itself out). Covid-wise, is the UK a safe place to wait this out? [more inside]