europe

england

Pies, pints and mushy peas... but let's stay away from the stereotypes. England is cosmopolitan, London in particular a melting pot that is the entire world in buzzing urban microcosm. The trick is to get away from the usual Aussie/Kiwi/Saffer haunts. Get out of London (although it is a great place to kill some braincells).

Try visiting the Isles, especially Scilly down the far south west, such is the relaxed way of life (they still don't lock their doors). The Peak District is as beautiful as any mountain scenery. Village hop in the Yorkshire Dales – English villages are all they're cracked up to be on the postcards and more.

Brighton is a notable party town, but opt for the scene in Bristol instead. Or revisit the rave in its spiritual home of Manchester. Get here in summer when the festival season kicks off and you'll catch the best bands going as they hop from one paddock to another on a never-ending circuit. Oh, there’s apparently a bit of history and architecture going around too...