Five countries, two islands…join us as we head back to the British Isles in search of the standout destination in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland! …
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
Today marks the 101st anniversary of the start of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. As a part of the larger Battle of Arras in World War I, Vimy marked an …
Brexit: A Follow-Up
On June 23 Britain shocked the world by voting to leave the EU in a referendum. While London, Northern Ireland and Scotland voted solidly in favour of remaining, they were …
Britain and Ireland’s Best 11 Castles
They’ve been used as palaces, fortresses, schools, and much, much more. We’ll take a look at the 11 coolest castles in Britain and Ireland – from the decrepit to those …
Brexit Update: UK Votes Leave, GBP Tumbles, Prime Minister to Resign
UPDATE: UK Votes ‘Leave’, PM to resign, GBP Tumbles, Stocks Fall. June 24, 2016: The UK’s EU referendum is over, and the country has voted to leave the EU by …
What is the UK?
Planning a trip to England? Or maybe Britain? But why stop there, how about Great Britain, the UK, or the British Isles? Wait, what exactly is the difference? While in …
Headlines: Oil swap, overtaxing, commodities drop…
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Every week we round up the biggest business stories from around the world. This week: the US economy shrinks, Britain deflates, Japan’s stock market skyrockets, the big banks are back …