ADVENTURES
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The UK from Australia: 27 Days, Countless Pubs, Big Road Trips and Why We’d Do It All Again
Twenty-seven days, countless pubs, unforgettable villages and one epic journey later, our 2026 UK and Scotland adventure proved just how incredible this part of the world is for Australian travellers. From London to Cornwall, the Cotswolds, Edinburgh, the Lakes and back again, here’s why we’d recommend this trip in a heartbeat.
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UK Trip Day 27
Our last full day in London had it all — Notting Hill, Abbey Road, historic pubs, a drink by the Thames, and one final Thai dinner at our local. The perfect farewell to a city we never stop loving.
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UK Trip Day 26
Day 26 delivered squirrels, riverside history, iconic London landmarks and a pub crawl through some of the oldest and most beautiful taverns on the Thames.
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UK Trip Day 25
A slow London Sunday turned into a memorable one, with gift shopping in Piccadilly, an incredible Sunday roast at The Devonshire, and the Arsenal game at the wonderfully wild Waxy’s Irish Bar.
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UK Trip Day 24
Blue skies, sunshine and a buzzing London made Day 24 one to remember, from Richmond’s packed riverside and our favourite pub pie to the electric atmosphere of Battersea Power Station and a perfect finish at The Swan in Hammersmith.
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UK Trip Day 23
Day 23 marked the end of our epic UK road trip, with one last Whitby coffee stop before returning to our London home-away-from-home in Hammersmith for a memorable final night at the Duke of Cornwall.
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UK Trip Day 22
Whitby delivered another unforgettable day, from the haunting history of Whitby Abbey and its Dracula fame to ancient churchyard stories, cliff-top views and endless cobblestone streets full of character.
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UK Trip Day 21
From Beatrix Potter to Dracula, Day 21 delivered another unforgettable stop — with Whitby’s abbey, cobblestone streets, seaside charm and a dinner worth returning for.
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UK Trip Day 20
A laid-back day in Windermere and Bowness turned into our best St Patrick’s Day yet, with lakeside views, Irish folk music, and a brilliant atmosphere at The Albert.
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UK Trip Day 19
Day 19 took us from Scotland back into England, with a romantic stop at Gretna Green before arriving in the buzzing lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere.
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UK Trip Day 18
From giant horse-head sculptures to a ride on the Falkirk Wheel and a wander through historic Stirling Castle, Day 18 was a brilliant Scottish adventure from start to finish.
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UK Trip Day 17
A special day exploring Aberdeen, spotting dolphins along the coast, visiting the breathtaking ruins of Dunnottar Castle, and finishing with a stop at a Scottish whisky distillery.