Our educational summer vacation continues with a pretend trip to the United Kingdom. 6 days to learn everything we can about England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Includes printables!
Chevening Scholarship 2024 is a prestigious scholarship program that offers fully-funded opportunities for international students to study in the United Kingdom.
There are certain sights and landmarks that should be at the top of anyone’s bucket list. Here are the top 10 places to visit in the UK.
Dating back almost 400 years, the oldest public collection library in the United Kingdom was once the study hall of Karl Marx.
Looking for free accommodation in exchange for work in the UK? From Au Pair to volunteering there are a multitude of options!
You'd think the study of humans - all humans, past and present - would be a little more equitable when it comes to gender. After all, women are half the humans. But don't let common sense cloud your vision! Since the dawn of anthropology as an official social-science discipline, its members have skewed male and white. Its "informants," or the subjects being interviewed by the foreign "experts," have also tended to skew male. Why interview a bunch of women about what they do all day when you could just take the men's word for it?
Take a virtual field trip to the United Kingdom with the use of these amazing video, book, and activity resources.
There are so many wonderful books for your kids to enjoy if you are planning a trip to the United Kingdom. My absolute favorite historical fiction book is Crispin by Avi. It will give your kids an e
Going on a heritage trip to the UK? Here are the top 10 places to visit in the United Kingdom if you're fascinated by the Vikings! SearchingScandinavia.com
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Urinary incontinence is a subject that can make some people feel uncomfortable – and this can prevent the timely treatment of a condition that affects millions of people in the UK. A new study from the European Association of Urology has shown that incontinence is still a taboo subject. What’s more, respondents to the study – 3,029 men and women of eighteen years and older in the United Kingdom (UK), France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands – indicated that only a third of people who experience loss of urine seek medical help.
Situated on the southern coast of Wales, Cardiff is very much a capital city on the up-and-up. Find out the 30 top things to do in Cardiff in this city guide.
When visiting United Kingdom, travel to Wales is a must. This country has many distinctive features on its culture, history and tradition worth exploring.
Dating back almost 400 years, the oldest public collection library in the United Kingdom was once the study hall of Karl Marx.
If you study in Glasgow, you might feel a bit too comfortable the Glasgow West End Bubble. To learn more about the city, here are 10 things to do!
Our pick of top European cities to visit during the winter while studying abroad and traveling in Europe. Best of Europe in December, January, and February.
A few weeks ago I took a coastal road trip around Wales. I was blown out of the water by the brightly colored seaside towns, the gorgeous natural structures, and stunning coastlines. Wales is a destination that is waiting for you to discover it.
There are plenty of things to do in Essex that captures the interest of any traveller. Here are the top 9 picks that you should not miss.
Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language.
Teach kids about ancient history and vikings with this viking longboat craft, book suggestions and project ideas.
Crown Engine House, Botallack, Cornwall, England by Peter Hulance
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Grab these resources for learning about the United Kingdom in your homeschool.
Need study advice for the Life in the UK test? This includes strategies I used, a video outlining my timeline and notes you can download to make preparing for the Life in the UK test faster and easier!
A large DNA study in 2015 concluded there is “no clear genetic evidence” of the Danish Viking occupation of England. But thousands of Vikings moved to England, say archaeologists.
Celtic Gods: List of Celtic Gods and Goddesses. Celtic mythology, druidism and celtic legends in ancient Europe.
Find the perfect Canterbury day trip itinerary for a great trip to Canterbury from London. Discover what to do and how to get to Canterbury
What to eat when in the United Kingdom – 18 Must Eats The Classics “Fish And Chips” by Smabs Sputzer (1956-2017) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 1. Fish and Chips Probably one of the most famous dishes of British cuisine Fish and Chips. Fish deliciously coated in batter, deep fried, and served with french […]
10 things to do while visiting Newcastle. A guide of what to do in Newcastle, whether you're in England for a just a weekend or longer.
A local's guide to the best things to do in Southampton, England - delving into the cultural side of this fascinating port city on the south coast...
Looking for things to do in North Wales? This list of the most picturesque places to visit in North Wales will give you plenty of ideas for the ultimate trip!
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This period is traditionally known as the Dark Ages, mainly because written sources for the early years of Saxon invasion are scarce. It is a time of war, of the breaking up of Roman Britannia into several separate kingdoms, of religious conversion and, after the 790s, of continual battles against a new set of invaders: the Vikings.
Dialect coach Andrew Jack gives us a tour of the British Isles by accent as we zoom around the area using Google Earth. The British Isles are a group of islands off the north-western coast o…
When Sandra Phinney signed up for a tour of Wales, she didn’t realize she’d be eating her way across the country. But she didn’t complain. And she learned some new phrases to boot. Iechyd da!
A travel guide to the top things to do in Aberdeen Scotland as well as suggestions on getting around, where to stay, and day trip ideas. Aberdeen has powerful architecture, beautiful gardens, charming historical districts, interesting museums, good restaurants, internationally known golf courses, fun festivals, and even a beach! The wider area of Aberdeenshire is home to whisky distilleries, dozens of castles, the Cairngorms National Park, and some of Scotland's top golf courses.
Wondering what you should know before moving to London? Well, these are the things that I wish I knew before moving countries.