Last time, we briefly touched on the subject of Devon county with a little bit of its history and some beautiful landmarks. You can read that article HERE. Now, let us continue the topic with more extraordinary places to see, starting with another one fans of detective novels are sure to be interested in. Greenway House Follow the footsteps of Agatha Christie and you’ll find the Greenway house. “'The loveliest place in the world”, [...]
Let’s zoom back from Exeter and talk about Devon itself.. Also known as Devonshire, it’s a county located in South West England, and Exeter serves as its county town. What you’ll find there is a wide variety of rocky ancient landscapes - the county even lends its name to the Devonian geologic period. Devon’s location in the middle of the South West peninsula means that it has not one, but two picturesque coasts, and [...]
Let’s talk travelling. Many of us, tired of quarantine, are looking for a getaway. From the previous post you know what safety precautions to take. Now we will touch further on the subject, discussing the means of transport most advisable to use during this troublesome time. 1. Air travel Air circulation and filtration on airplanes makes it difficult for viruses to spread. That’s one point for air travel. However, many travellers on one airplane [...]
The coronavirus outbreak has pretty much cooked everyone’s goose. Collective responsibility is now more important than ever. Any further steps towards defeating the pandemic relies on it heavily. Find out below what you can do to reduce the possibility of getting infected (and infecting others) if you decide to travel during this time. 1. Get tested It’s advised by CDC to get tested for COVID-19 1-3 days before travelling internationally as well as domestically. [...]
Exeter is the perfect place for a day trip with the entire family. The vast variety of family-friendly attractions makes it difficult to choose where to go! We’ll make it easy for you to decide by showing you our favourites and describing them briefly. Let’s start with the amazing pick for animal lovers - The Donkey Sanctuary. 1. The Donkey Sanctuary Don’t miss out on this must-see, completely free-to-visit, children-friendly place. Donkeys are known [...]
Exeter’s Festivals are known all around England. There are a lot of fun happenings going on all year round. Let’s look through them and see if there’s something you might enjoy on your stay in Exeter. 1. Exeter Respect Festival The Exeter Respect Festival is held to celebrate the diversity among us people. Since 1997, a message of equality is spread in Belmont Park annually. Their motto is “All Different, All Equal”. If you [...]
Now that we know what to sightsee and where to dine, let’s look at the places to have fun at. Exeter isn’t often described as a party town. But that doesn’t mean it hurts for places to drink a fancy cocktail and enjoy people’s company. It’s actually quite the opposite! But enough talk, let’s look at the best hang out spots in Exeter. 1. Doctor Ink’s Curiosities The best cocktails in the South [...]
Let’s be frank - the food can make or break the trip. The good news is that if you enjoy the comfort of being catered, Exeter is like a blanket on a chilly day. This town will spoil you with the choice of amazing restaurants, both affordable and luxurious. Enough with the introductions - now we’ll go through the places to eat which will surely make your belly happy. 1. Harry’s Restaurant Situated right [...]
Last time we talked about all things charming about Exeter and we’re not going to stop now - we have a lot more to go through. A weekend get-away might not be enough to see all the things that should be seen here. Let’s continue this journey, shall we? 4. The Exeter Quay Previously we barely touched on the subject of the Exeter Quay and it definitely requires more attention. Announced “Travelers’ Choice [...]
What makes Exeter so special? There are a couple of reasons but the one that stands out the most is its history, given it's one of the oldest cities in England. For those looking for a weekend get-away, Exeter is the place to travel back in time and take in the atmosphere of England as it was in the Middle Ages. But let's look at the very best reasons to book a ticket and [...]
