London Double deckers
Double deckers are much more than just public transportation - they are London's prime symbol.
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Trafalgar Square
The most famous square in London, this square could also have been called Nelson Square.
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Westminster
Probably the most impressive building in the government area, Westminster houses the English parliament.
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Hadrian's Wall
The protection that Emperor Hadrian built in Northern England against the barbarians is still very visible and the most prominent, and impressive, reminder of Roman presence in Britain.
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Vercovicium Roman Fort
The soldiers protecting the northern side of the Roman Empire lived in forts right on Hadrian's Wall; the best preserved is Housestead or Vercovicium.
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Scottish Highlands
For nature lovers, Scotland is a great destination. It offers rugged mountains, empty plains, woods and lakes. If you wonder how the landscape can be so green, the answer is around the corner.
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Manchester
For a long time, Manchester carried with it the name of being an industrial city, boring, depressing even, and better to be avoided. Reality is different now, and it is an exciting city to visit.
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Birmingham Canals
One of the areas where major improvements are made in Birmingham, is the canal area. You can take a boat to see it, but it is also possible to follow the tow paths.
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Birmingham
Heavy bombardments in the Second World War gave Birmingham the opportunity to modernize architecturally. While works are still underway, old and new buildings characterize the city.
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Edinburgh Old Town
The most obvious attraction of Edinburgh is its old town. Right in the centre of the city, you can stroll for hours, walking up to the Castle, down the Royal Mile, venturing into small alleys.
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Calton Hill
Towering above the New Town of Edinburgh and overlooking the Old Town, Calton Hill deserves a visit mainly because of the views, but also several monuments.
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Tantallon Castle
After a walk through the cold, wind swept and abandonded Scottish countryside, I reached the gate of Tantallon Castle. However, that gate was closed.
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Salford Quays
Once the site of the Port of Manchester, nowadays Salford Quays has been turned into an area with modern architecture, easily accessible from Manchester.
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Dunnottar Castle
If you have romantic ideas about a desolate castle on high cliffs, Dunnottar might be just it. An easy walk from Stonehaven takes you to this dramatic place on the Scottish coast.
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Windsor Castle
The largest occupied castle in the world, Windsor Castle is probably the castle most associated with the British Royal Family. Even for non-monarchists, the castle merits a visit.
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Slains Castle
Spectacularly situated right on top of steep cliffs rising from the North Sea, Slains Castle might not be beautiful in itself, but the setting and the atmosphere still make it a very special place.
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Sage Gateshead
More than just a musical centre, the Sage Gateshead is a spectacular building embellishing the banks of the river Tyne and open to visitors most of the day.
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Newcastle Bridges
Its location on the river Tyne means Newcastle needs bridges to connect to the South - some of them are masterpieces and an integral part of the city's image.
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Ben A'an
Of the many hillls you can climb in the Trossachs, Ben A'an is one of the easiest ways to get great views over the countryside all around you.
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Rosslyn Chapel
Full of symbolism, Rosslyn Chapel may be small, but will easily make you stay longer than you expected.
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Arthur's Seat
It is only a stroll from the centre of Edinburgh - a rugged, rocky hill with superb views over the Scottish capital.
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Glasgow Cathedral
Located in the off-centre historic part of town, the Cathedral of Glasgow and the necropolis right behind it are among the oldest buildings of the city.
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Loch Lomond
Not just a whiskey in Tintin's adventures, Loch Lomond is an attractive lake in Scotland which can be explored in different ways - walking is just one of them.
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