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I think it’s time to admit the truth, guys… I’m beyond obsessed with England. After all, as a little girl growing up in Canada, my daily routine consisted of practicing Harry Potter spells, jamming out to the Beatles and dreaming of (one day) marrying into the royal family… And while I’ve grown older and wiser, (with more realistic goals), my fascination with England has never really ceased. From admiring the country in books and film to exploring its beauty for myself, I’m officially more England-obsessed than ever. Especially when last month, I had the freedom to explore England by train with BritRail, I realized just how many overlooked destinations there are in this amazing country. Most visitors will flock to London, but today we’re going to dig beyond the capital, from dramatically rugged coastlines to Hogwarts-esque architectural magic. So, if you’re seeking inspiration for your next trip, here are some of the mo...

What an amazing, wonderful, perfect month! And can I just say how great it feels to open a monthly summary with that line? Things are going so well right now! I kicked off the month at home in the UK, doing much the same as the previous month: spending time with family and nursing myself back to health. It was much needed, and when combined with a spontaneous break from work, I left well on my way to recovery. Next up: Madrid, where I reunited with Dave. We’d spent the past six weeks apart while he walked 850 kilometres across Spain, so those few days in Madrid were filled with walking and talking about his many enviable experiences. Fun fact: when you book the cheapest Airbnb apartment you can find in your favourite Madrid neighbourhood, you may end up in a place with a hole in the ceiling for Dave to put his head when he stands up. This apartment was small . At 5’1”, even I was repeatedly slamming my head into the ceiling. Then it was back to Southeast Asia ...