Best NYC Attraction Pass: New York Pass vs CityPASS Compared
New York City attraction passes can save you serious money, but only if you choose one that fits the way you actually plan to sightsee. Pick the wrong pass, and you could end up paying for attractions you never visit, which defeats the whole point. I lived in New York for 13 years, so I’ve
18 Best Photo Spots on the Hadrian’s Wall Path Plus Tips
Walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path gives you 84 miles of some of the most varied and compelling scenery in England. From the dramatic ridgeline of the central section, where the Wall snakes along the crags with views stretching for miles in every direction, to the quiet rivers and green valleys of the west, and the
17 Best Selfie Spots on the Hadrian’s Wall Path (All 84 Miles)
You’ll come home from the Hadrian’s Wall Path with a lot of photos. The crags as the sun is rising. The Wall disappearing into the distance. A milecastle you can’t quite name. What you might not come home with, unless you’re deliberate about it, is photos of yourself actually there. This post is the fix
Is Carlisle Worth Visiting? What to See, Eat, and Do in England’s Border City
When the chance came up to join a Roman archaeological dig, it gave us the perfect excuse to return to Carlisle for a third time. Our first visit was a quick stop on a drive back from Scotland, just long enough to see the castle. The second was during our Hadrian’s Wall walk. We stayed
Tulips for Tapping Norfolk: How to Visit the UK’s Largest Tulip Field
Every spring, something truly special happens in the English countryside, when over 9 million tulips bloom across 20 acres in Norfolk for a few short weeks. If you time your visit just right, you can walk right through the fields, which were even featured in the film Wicked. We finally managed to get tickets to
English Heritage vs Association for Roman Archaeology: Which Is Better for Hadrian’s Wall?
If you’re planning to walk Hadrian’s Wall, you might be considering an English Heritage membership, or the English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass, to save money on entry fees. We’ve been English Heritage members for years, and it’s been well worth it for us because we enjoy visiting lots of historic sites in England. However, when