Around the World in 80 Clicks

London Double deckers

In London, double deckers are much more than just a means of public transportation - the tall red buses are one ... [more]

Trafalgar Square

The most famous square in London, Trafalgar Square could also have been called Nelson Square because of the monument ... [more]

Westminster

Once a palace for the royals, Westminster now houses the Parliament. Not only is it remarkable because of size; ... [more]

Vercovicium Roman Fort

The soldiers protecting the northern side of the Roman Empire lived in forts right on Hadrian's Wall; the best ... [more]

Hadrian's Wall

The protection that Emperor Hadrian built in Northern England against the barbarians is still very visible and ... [more]

Manchester

For a long time, Manchester carried with it the name of being an industrial city, boring, depressing even, and ... [more]

Birmingham Canals

One of the areas where major improvements are made in Birmingham, is the canal area. You can take a boat to see ... [more]

Birmingham

Heavy bombardments in the Second World War gave Birmingham the opportunity to modernize architecturally. While ... [more]

Edinburgh Old Town

The most obvious attraction of Edinburgh is its old town. Right in the centre of the city, you can stroll for ... [more]

Calton Hill

Towering above the New Town of Edinburgh and overlooking the Old Town, Calton Hill deserves a visit mainly because ... [more]

Arthur's Seat

It is only a stroll from the centre of Edinburgh - a rugged, rocky hill with superb views over the Scottish capital. ... [more]

Tantallon Castle

After a walk through the cold, wind swept and abandonded Scottish countryside, I reached the gate of Tantallon ... [more]

Salford Quays

Once the site of the Port of Manchester, nowadays Salford Quays has been turned into an area with modern architecture, ... [more]

Dunnottar Castle

If you have romantic ideas about a desolate castle on high cliffs, Dunnottar might be just it. An easy walk from ... [more]

Windsor Castle

The largest occupied castle in the world, Windsor Castle is probably the castle most associated with the British ... [more]

Slains Castle

Spectacularly situated right on top of steep cliffs rising from the North Sea, Slains Castle might not be beautiful ... [more]

Newcastle Bridges

Its location on the river Tyne means Newcastle needs bridges to connect to the South - some of them are masterpieces ... [more]

Sage Gateshead

More than just a musical centre, the Sage Gateshead is a spectacular building embellishing the banks of the river ... [more]

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 ... [more]

Rosslyn Chapel

Full of symbolism, Rosslyn Chapel may be small, but will easily make you stay longer than you expected; as an ... [more]

Glasgow Cathedral

Located in the off-centre historic part of town, the Cathedral of Glasgow and the necropolis right behind it are ... [more]

Loch Lomond

Not just a whiskey in Tintin's adventures, Loch Lomond is an attractive lake in Scotland which can be explored ... [more]

Giant's Causeway

Prime natural destination of Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway and its surrounding coastline provides a wild ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from United Kingdom. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Europe.
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