Five Scottish Whisky Distilleries Worth Crossing an Ocean For Scotland has 148 working distilleries. These five will teach you something you didn’t expect to learn. There are two kinds of distillery visits. The first kind involves a gift shop, a laminated floor plan, and a guide reading from a script. The second kind involves someone…
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Scotland’s Secret Fairways: Five Niche Golf Courses Worth Crossing an Ocean For
The Open Championship gets all the glory. But the real soul of Scottish golf lives somewhere else entirely. There’s a version of a Scotland golf trip that millions of Americans have taken: fly into Edinburgh, tick off St. Andrews, Carnoustie, and maybe Turnberry, and come home. It’s a great trip. It’s also only half the…
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New customs and tax rules after Brexit
With the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, new customs and tax rules were introduced that affect trade between the United Kingdom and the European Union. These new rules have been implemented to ensure that trade between the UK and the European Union remains as smooth as possible, despite the UK’s exit from the…
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To work in the UK after Brexit you need a visa: What are the Requirements?
Although US and those with an EU passport can still visit Britain without a formal visa, they no longer have the right to live and work in the UK. In fact, the requirements for travel to the United Kingdom have changed since Brexit. EU citizens now have to apply for permission to work in the UK. In 66…
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Can I travel to the UK with my ID card or driving licence?
From 1 October 2021, those travelling with their EU or Swiss identity card will no longer be able to enter the UK unless they have their valid passport on arrival. Please note that your passport must be valid for the entire period of your stay in the UK. Among the new travel requirements is the eTA UK online travel authorization, which is thought…
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I have to drive in the UK, can I use my driving licence?
The signing of the Brexit deal in January 2020 confirmed that the UK had officially left the European Union. The rules governing relations between the United Kingdom and EU member countries will therefore have to be renewed. In addition, citizens will now have to adapt to the new travel rules. Among them: Is the validity of…
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What you need to know to cross the UK border and visit Britain.
What you need to enter the UK If you are a EU, EEC, or Swiss citizen EU, EEC and Swiss citizens can travel to the United Kingdom for holidays or short trips without the need for a visa. You can cross the UK border using a valid passport that should remain valid for as long…
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Entering the UK: Border Controls
The border with the United Kingdom is characterized by numerous controls and restrictions that define and direct the flow of migration in and out of the country. Britain welcomes thousands of visitors to its territory every year and most of them enjoy a smooth and safe entry process when crossing national border controls. If you’re traveling on…
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Differences between England, Great Britain and the United Kingdom
When visiting the United Kingdom there is often a veiled confusion about whether they exist and what are the differences between England, Great Britain and the United Kingdom itself. These 3 entities are not quite the same thing although there are many things in common, which in turn overlap with each other. Many changes are expected in the…
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The UK will launch ETA by 2025
The UK government has announced the digitalisation of borders to be completed in the year 2025. This electronic revolution will introduce the UK ETA, an electronic travel authorization for foreigners traveling without a formal visa. UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed upcoming changes to the UK’s travel visa policy. Behind the announced innovation is the prediction…
