Halloween in the UK: How It’s Celebrated in England, Wales, Scotland, & Northern Ireland

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One of the things many Americans find quite surprising about the UK is the fact that Halloween, as a general rule, isn’t as big of a deal as it is in the United States. Before we go any further, I should make it very clear that we’ll be generalising a lot in this piece. In …

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The Mystery of Stonehenge Special Access: How to Get the Inner Circle Tour

Whilst planning a 15-day tour of England and Scotland for my parents, one of the highlights of their trip was stone circle access at Stonehenge. Unlike most visitors, they were able to go beyond the ropes and walk around inside the circle, examining the stones up close and experiencing the site from the inside out. …

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What is Lucozade? A Guide to this Distinctly British Beverage

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Watch enough British TV, and you’ll eventually hear someone talking about Lucozade. If you haven’t spent much time in UK hospitals or supermarkets, you might find yourself wondering about the mystery beverage.  What is Lucozade? Lucozade is a British soft drink that’s long been known for its purported medical benefits – first as a sort …

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