Filed under: United Kingdom, Airlines, Airports, News The UK has a bit of a history when it comes to airports getting in the way of your vacation plans. London Heathrow airport is where I've spent many a night waiting for air traffic to get back to normal while they attempt to fix whatever was inter...

Filed under: Business, Airports, Consumer Activism The members of social network Where Are you Now? have spoken! Heathrow is the worst airport in the world, according to voters, thanks to passport control lines and baggage problems. The Brits don't get all the glory, though. JFK in New York and Los ...

Sun. Feb. 1, 2009 - It has become quite the thing to tilt-shift one's photos and make them look like architectural miniatures. Recently, I came across a tilt-shift maker and decided to try a photo or two. Due to my style of photography, most of my photos were not successful, at least to my eye, when...

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Europe, United Kingdom, Hotels and Accommodations Even if you don't have Scottish blood charging through your veins, you're still invited to Homecoming Scotland. In 2009, the country will host more than 200 events ... and yes, you can expect whisky to flow at a few of ...

Description: The skirrid Inn is the oldest Public house within the borders of the Principality of Wales and among the foremost claimants to the title of the oldest Public House in Great Britain. Many of the contenders listed in the Guinness Book of Records are not original structures, being newer bu...

Canadian journalist wants to work in the U.K. - does this sound remotely feasible? I'm a Canadian journalist with a few years experience at a regional daily. I'm considering making the move to the U.K. over the next few years, likely London, and would appreciate any advice from fellow Canadians who'...

Filed under: Europe, North America, United Kingdom, United States, Airlines, Airports Despite the weak dollar, the number of Brits visiting America is down 11% since 9/11. As this blog by The Guardian suggests, traveling to the US is just too much hassle these days. The author, Ed Vulliamy, who trav...