Situated in the northwestern-most corner of Europe, the highland nation known as Scotland has evolved from a tribal land of clans, into a modern, progressive nation of innovation, creativity, and super friendly people. Scotland is a unique country. Though technically not a sovereign state (well not since 1707), Scotland is a country within the United…
Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital, is one of the most haunted and mysterious cities in Europe, but is also an incredibly fascinating and curious city. The ancient, walled city is surrounded by extinct volcanoes and is packed with stunning medieval architecture, a Royal Mile, cobblestoned dark alleyways, and graveyards haunted by ghosts. The magnificent, centuries-old Edinburgh…
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Looking for great facts about England UK? England is a unique country in that it’s not technically a sovereign state, but rather, part of a union of countries, alongside Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, known as the United Kingdom. That being said, England used to be a sovereign state, many centuries ago, before it annexed…
Looking for the top 10 best zoos in the UK? As someone who grew up visiting zoos across Britain, I’m thrilled to share my list of the top zoos and wildlife parks that let you get eye-to-eye with incredible animals. From playful meerkats to majestic giraffes, prepare for a wildly good time! Why You Should…
Welcome! I’m Billy. I’m a full-time global gallivanter, digital nomad, travel hacker, coffee fanatic, etc. born and raised in the heart of England. But in short, I’m Billy, and I’m here to help you travel more through my blog, BRB Gone Somewhere Epic, which focuses on discovering hidden gems and enjoying epic adventures on ANY…
My dream of traveling around the world is becoming a reality. Check out the interactive map below – hover your cursor over the map and click on the links on the different countries and regions to read about how my story of epic adventures is unfolding. Continents: 4 / 7 Countries: 48 / 197…
The land of rolling green hills, picturesque postage stamp villages, and historic monuments has been my home all my life. I’ve lived in London, the West Midlands, Berkshire and now Staffordshire. I’ve lost count of the number of places I’ve traveled around Britain – I’ve covered the length and breadth of the whole of the…
Looking for fun facts about Wales the country? Wales – situated on the western edge of Great Britain next to England, is a picturesque, rugby-mad country inhabited by some of the friendliest people on the planet. Famous for its rugged coastline, scenic National Parks and unique, ancient Celtic language, the land of the red dragon…
Looking for the best day trips from London? Listen up, fellow Londoners! If concrete jungles and crowded streets are starting to feel a bit same-old, I’ve got just the remedy – epic day trips! As a seasoned explorer with a serious case of wanderlust, I’ve uncovered the 21 most brilliant day escapes from the Big…
