Famously known as the departure point for the RMS Titanic and the Mayflower, Southampton, England, is a fun city to explore. Its architecture and landmarks reflect the charm of a classic English town, with cobblestone streets, centuries-old homes, and 1.25 miles of a towering stone fortification wall built in the mid-1300s – complete with 29 …
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Located on the southeastern edge of England, facing the Strait of Dover and mainland Europe, are the famous White Cliffs of Dover. One of the city of Dover's biggest draws, it's an incredible sight to behold. Stretching for 8 miles (13 km), the cliffs owe their striking appearance to a composition of chalk with flashes …
A beautiful and massive church, Salisbury Cathedral was a delight to visit. I really loved the gothic-style architecture, which this cathedral offers up on a golden platter. In fact, it’s regarded as one of the best examples of “Early English Gothic” architecture in all of England. It sits in the city of the same name, …
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Arguably the "unofficial capital of the world", London, England is as overwhelming and amazing as it is old and historic. Each day we spent in this capital city was jam-packed with things to do and brand-new experiences. We got to visit the world-renowned Stonehenge (Stonehenge: Not Just a Pile of Rocks.); saw the classic play …
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***Sadly, these are the only 4 surviving photos I have of Stonehenge.*** Mystical, infamous, perplexing Stonehenge. One of my top favorite places, I feel blessed to have gotten the chance to visit it. This is one of the most talked about, photographed, and well-known sites in the entire world. You would be hard pressed to …