Travel advice for England
From travel safety to visa requirements, discover the best tips for traveling to England
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written by Greg Dickinson
updated 23.09.2018
Drinking alcohol is so passé. In 2015 London, it’s all about inhaling vapourised booze through your lungs and eyeballs.
Set in the basement of an ancient monastery near Borough Market, Alcoholic Architecture is the latest installation from Willy Wonka-esque design firm Bompas and Parr, who have previously made an entire steamship out of jelly and a "bouncy boob castle" at the Museum of Sex.
After descending a darkly lit staircase, donning a poncho and grabbing a gin cocktail from the bar you enter The Cloud, “the world's first alcoholic weather system for your tongue”. The initial breath is a peculiar sensory rush – a flavour somewhere between juniper, musk and new shoes – but after seconds you forget what oxygen used to taste like.
With the foggy blue ambience of a crap B-movie dream sequence, visibility in The Cloud is reduced to six inches – an obstacle for the inevitable selfie-takers in attendance. A neon sign on the wall instructs “Breathe Responsibly”, but people are crowded around the heavy-duty humidifier that pumps out the boozy steam like a school disco smoke machine.
The idea is that the gin and tonic mist, with a spirit-to-mixer ratio of 1:3, “bypasses the liver” and gets straight into the bloodstream, so after a 50-minute session you get the equivalent of a whole cocktail just by breathing and having your eyes open. Way easier than boring old “drinking”.
Image credit: Ann Charlott Ommedal / Alcoholic Architecture
20 days / from3042 USD
The Great British Road Trip
Get ready to explore Britain on this unique self-drive road trip. Choose the car of your liking before you hit the road: from the Cotswolds and its picturesque villages over the Beatle's favorite hang-out in Liverpool to Scotland's capital Edinburgh: this trip includes many highlights to be explored
view tour ⤍5 days / from648 USD
Refreshing English Countryside Break
Outside of London, England is known with a countryside full of history, picturesque villages, patchwork hills, and winding country roads. Explore the countryside with its castles, parks, and historical cities such as Oxford.
view tour ⤍14 days / from3274 USD
Walking around vintage England and picturesque Scotland
Visit two traditional capitals, London and Edinburgh, and enjoy a trek through the Loch Lomond national park. This trip will let you discover peaceful Scottish islands by foot, with several days of detailed walking tours included in the trip.
view tour ⤍12 days / from2917 USD
Hiking in out-of-the way Northern Cornwall
Northern Cornwall is a hiker's paradise and this itinerary includes the most scenic parts. You will start your journey in London with some unique activities to get to know the city, before setting off on a 5-day walk across Cornwall. End your trip in Bath and explore the backdrop of Bridgerton.
view tour ⤍12 days / from2708 USD
A walking holiday on the Jurassic Coast
Walking the Jurassic Coast is one of the best ways to truly appreciate the spectacular scenery. Walks range from easy to challenging. 6 days walking are included in this itinerary, as is an extensive pre-program in London and a last night back in the capital.
view tour ⤍11 days / from1308 USD
England Historical Highlights
Discover the highlands of England: From busy London and its Buckingham Palace over historical Oxford to the mysterious Stonehenge. England has plenty to offer and this self-drive itinerary allows you the freedom and flexibility to choose activities to your liking.
view tour ⤍8 days / from4001 USD
Discover 'All Creatures Great and Small' - England & Scotland
Explore the sets of the TV show "All Creatures Great and Small". The show follows the adventures of a young veterinarian in the Yorkshire Dales during the 1930s. Start in London and make your way up to Yorkshire and then further to Edinburgh in Scotland.
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written by Greg Dickinson
updated 23.09.2018
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From travel safety to visa requirements, discover the best tips for traveling to England