United Kingdom
Planning a trip to the UK? 🇬🇧 Welcome to the land of enchanted castles, the world's most famous monarchy, red buses, pubs... and Harry Potter. The UK is a paradise for lovers of history, pop culture, mystery, and foggy adventures with a British accent. Medieval castles, green hills, vibrant cities, free museums, markets, movie-like trains, and a national obsession with talking about the weather await you here.
The United Kingdom is much more than London: it's Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast... and a host of other places that seem straight out of a novel. It's culture, tradition, art, humor, and a desire to surprise you.
Traveling here is like living among books, movies, and TV shows: you can walk through the same places that inspired Tolkien, bump into Sherlock Holmes on Baker Street, or search for the TARDIS in some corner of London.
WHAT AWAITS YOU IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
🗣 Language: The official language is EnglishWelsh is also spoken in Wales, and Gaelic can be heard in some parts of Scotland. Depending on where you go (Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland), be prepared for accents that sound like another language. They're super friendly, though.
💰 Currency: The currency is the pound sterling (£)You can pay by card practically everywhere, and the system contactless It's very popular. Bring some cash for more traditional markets or pubs, though.
🍻 Traditions: The British are very punctual, they queue for everything and say “please”, “thank you” and “sorry” with every sentence. They love their pubs, football, scones and the fish & chipsOh, and they talk about the weather. all the time.
🔌 Plug: Type G (three flat pins). The voltage is 230V and 50Hz. You will need a universal adapter if you come from continental Europe or America.
Internet: Having an internet connection in Australia is practically indispensable to fully enjoy your trip. eSIM The best option, it will give you peace of mind and you won't have to rely on public networks. Plus, reserving them in advance can save you money and hassle. You can purchase your eSIM card here either here.
MUST-SEE AND DO SIGHTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
🎡 Go up to London Eye and see from above the Big Ben and Parliament
🏰 Explore the Edinburgh Castle and immerse yourself in its legends
📚 Visit Oxford or Cambridge and look for the scenarios of Dark matter either Alice in Wonderland
⚡ Make the complete Harry Potter tour:
Platform 9¾ at King's Cross
Warner Bros. Studios in London
Glenfinnan Viaduct (the Hogwarts Express bridge)
And even look for Hogwarts in the Alnwick Castle
🧙♂️ Follow the steps of The Lord of the Rings in the Cornish coast and places that inspired Tolkien
🕹️ Visit Nottingham, the land of Robin Hood and also a reference point for fans of medieval video games
🎭 See a Shakespeare play at the Globe Theatre or attend the West End to see musicals like Les Mis, Wicked or Hamilton
🎶 Go to Liverpool if you are a Beatlemaniac, or Manchester If you are more into Arctic Monkeys and Oasis
🧁 Take a afternoon tea with scones in a Victorian parlor as if you were part of Downton Abbey
🌫️ Stroll through Baker Street and visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum (yes, in 221B for real)
🌊 See the White Cliffs of Dover or explore the Jurassic Coast (ideal if you're into paleontology!)
👽 For mystery fans: Stonehenge, of course. But also "magical" areas like Avebury, Tintagel (King Arthur's castle) or even the Loch Ness if you go to Scotland
🚂 Get on old trains like the Jacobite Steam Train (the one from Harry Potter!) or visit stations that look like they're straight out of an RPG
🕵️♂️ Lose yourself in the scenery of Black Mirror, Doctor Who either The Crown
WHEN TO TRAVEL TO THE UNITED KINGDOM
🌸 Spring (March-May): Everything is blooming, cool weather and fewer tourists
☀️ Summer (June-August): High season, ideal for festivals and exploring the outdoors
🍂 Autumn (September-November): Parks full of leaves, romantic rain and a movie-like autumn atmosphere
❄️ Winter (December-February): Snow, Christmas markets, lit fireplaces and plenty of series to binge-watch after a day of sightseeing
🇬🇧 DREAMER TIP:
Many museums are free, like the British Museum or the National Gallery. And if you're into geekdom, London has geeky shops, exhibitions, and events all year round (and Comic Con UK!).
In the UK, you can experience your own saga: a bit of history, a bit of drama, some British comedy, and a whole lot of cinematic universe.
Safe journey, Dreamer. May the dragons of Wales, the wizards of Scotland, and the ghosts of London be with you.🏰🕯️🇬🇧
