--- title: "UK" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for UK." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/uk" locale: "en" --- # UK Primary place hint: United Kingdom ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [UK](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/uk) ## Places in this area - [Belfast](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/belfast) (0 destinations) - [England](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/england) (7 destinations) - [Scotland](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/scotland) (3 destinations) - [Wales](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/wales) (0 destinations) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/uk) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their UK ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in the UK with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/destinations/united-kingdom/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, scenic travel ideas, photography, and personal travel stories. Its United Kingdom guide is a helpful starting point for first-time visitors, pairing things to do and places to see with practical orientation for planning a trip. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/europe/united-kingdom/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel guide site built around detailed planning, practical routes, and first-hand trip structure. The United Kingdom guide is especially useful for trip planning because it brings together attractions, food, accommodation, expectations, and planning basics in one place. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/united-kingdom/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and trip-planning tools. This United Kingdom guide gives readers a well-rounded overview of the four nations, cultural heritage, varied landscapes, major cities, and historic places. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/destination-uk/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed destination guides, itineraries, hiking, road trips, and photography. The UK planning guide is a strong fit for travelers comparing routes across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with named highlights such as London and Edinburgh. - [Along Dusty Roads](https://www.alongdustyroads.com/united-kingdom) (alongdustyroads.com) Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog focused on photography-led destination guides and travel planning content. Its UK travel guides hub is a good choice for visual planning, connecting England's countryside, Scotland's landscapes, Wales' coast, and the country's history and charm. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/uk-travel-guide/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and sustainable travel income. The UK travel guide is practical for early-stage planning, covering where to stay, places to visit, things to do, and when to go. - [A Luxury Travel Blog](https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/travel-guide/united-kingdom-travel-guide/) (aluxurytravelblog.com) A Luxury Travel Blog is a luxury-focused travel publication covering destination guides, hotels, restaurants, cruises, spas, and travel experiences. This United Kingdom travel guide and tips page offers a polished luxury-travel perspective for readers looking for destination guidance within the site's travel guide section. - [Enchanting Travels](https://www.enchantingtravels.com/travel-blog/the-top-10-places-to-visit-in-the-uk/) (enchantingtravels.com) Enchanting Travels is a custom luxury tour operator with polished travel blog content and operator-led destination planning expertise. The article usefully narrows UK inspiration to ten places to visit, spanning England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for a concise planning shortlist. - [Dan Flying Solo](https://www.danflyingsolo.com/best-things-to-do-united-kingdom/) (danflyingsolo.com) Dan Flying Solo is a travel blog and photography site focused on visual destination inspiration, offbeat places, and personal travel storytelling. His UK article is a lively guide to twelve things to do, from pubs and castle stays to fossil-hunting beaches and munro trails. - [Finding the Universe](https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/tips-for-driving-in-the-uk/) (findingtheuniverse.com) Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog focused on destination guides, photography advice, travel gear, and practical planning. Its UK driving guide is a practical resource for visitors preparing to drive in the country, including travelers arriving from the USA or elsewhere. - [The Savvy Backpacker](https://thesavvybackpacker.com/best-united-kingdom-prepaid-data-plan-sim-card/) (thesavvybackpacker.com) The Savvy Backpacker is a Europe budget travel site focused on practical planning, backpacking, transport, packing, and money-saving details. The United Kingdom SIM card and prepaid data guide is helpful for travelers who want straightforward mobile-data planning before or during their trip. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/uk-esim/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog covering destination inspiration, food, hotels, family travel, London, and UK travel. Her UK eSIM comparison is useful for visitors planning reliable mobile connectivity while traveling around London, coastlines, and countryside. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/costs-of-traveling-in-the-uk/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob, focused on practical trip planning, budgeting, accommodation, food, and adventure. Their UK travel-costs article is a practical budgeting guide, covering hotels, transportation, activities, food, daily budgets, and ways to save. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-uk-road-trip/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with destination guides, packing advice, photography, and travel planning content. Her UK road trip planning guide is helpful for organizing the practical details needed to prepare for and enjoy the journey. - [Green Global Travel](https://greenglobaltravel.com/uk-national-parks-top-5/) (greenglobaltravel.com) Green Global Travel is a sustainable travel, ecotourism, wildlife conservation, and green living site by Bret Love and Mary Gabbett. Their UK national parks article is a strong nature-focused pick, introducing five parks across Wales, Scotland, and England with an emphasis on scenery. ## Travel Videos - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWjpFvryEWU) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, destination guides, tips, and travel advice. This concise guide video offers a helpful overview of ten UK city break ideas, with sightseeing, culture, history, food, and short-trip appeal in view. - [CJ Explores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryABM3uOmRY) (youtube.com) CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel from Charlotte and Cory, focused on travel guides and adventure content. This travel video gives a well-rounded look at ten places to visit in the UK, mixing cities, landmarks, and national parks across England, Wales, and Scotland. - [Joel and Emilia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNLxSRrQ-pg) (youtube.com) Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel from Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, focused on world travel and adventure videos. This video presents a useful 2021 list of ten UK places to visit, including beaches and locations across England, Wales, and Scotland. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjGKJH2bbSk) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand advice about destinations, culture, planning, budgeting, and common visitor experiences. This practical guide video is helpful for UK trip planning, covering transportation, food, accommodation, and vacation basics for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. - [Away Together w/ Nik and Allie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m7fFpLeo1s) (youtube.com) Away Together w/ Nik and Allie is a YouTube travel channel focused on DIY travel planning, affordability, tips, hacks, and vlogs. This travel video offers a distinctive UK trip idea by following a canal narrowboat journey from England to Wales through locks, tunnels, and a high aqueduct.