After an unexpected six-month break from podcasting, seasoned Anglophiles Jonathan and Jackie Thomas return with updates on their business developments, upcoming travel plans, and an extensive roundup of British television programming that has captured their…
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Britain Bucket List: A Journey Through Dreams and Ambitions
After years of traveling throughout Britain, experienced Anglophiles inevitably develop a list of aspirational experiences—those special journeys and encounters that transcend ordinary tourism to become lifelong goals. This collection of British dreams ranges from simple…
The National Trust: Britain’s Heritage Guardian and Your Guide to Historic Properties
The National Trust represents one of Britain’s most successful conservation stories, protecting over 200 historic properties and thousands of acres of countryside under the motto “Forever, for Everyone.” For visitors to Britain, National Trust properties…
The Complete Guide to British Television: From First Exposure to Streaming Revolution
British television has experienced a renaissance in recent years, transforming from a niche interest accessible only through PBS reruns to a mainstream entertainment force available across multiple streaming platforms. This evolution reflects both the exceptional…
The Golden Thread: How a Hobby Lobby Poster Led to Anglotopia
What began as a moody teenager’s impulse purchase at a Hobby Lobby in the late 1990s eventually became the foundation of a successful business and a lifelong obsession with a single English village. This is…
Planning Your First Trip to Britain: Essential Advice from Experienced Travelers
Planning your first trip to Britain can feel overwhelming. Between choosing when to visit, selecting accommodations, and deciding what to see, the options seem endless for a city that offers more attractions and experiences than…
Discovering Scotland: From Edinburgh to John O’Groats
The Final Chapter of Anglotopia’s Great Adventure After fifteen years of exploring England and Wales, Jonathan and Jackie Thomas finally ventured into uncharted territory—Scotland. As the concluding leg of their epic Land’s End to John…
A British Christmas: Traditions, Memories, and Holiday Magic
For many Americans, Christmas means rushing back to work on December 26th, squeezing celebration into a single day off, and treating the holiday season as more of an inconvenience than a time of joy. But…
From Land’s End to Edinburgh: An Epic British Road Trip Adventure
The second episode of the Anglotopia podcast continues the tale of an ambitious journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats, picking up where the premiere left off. This installment covers the middle portion of the…
From Land’s End to John O’Groats: An Epic British Road Trip Adventure
The founders of Anglotopia share their experiences driving the length of Britain, from Cornwall’s rugged coast to Scotland’s northern reaches After more than a decade of covering all things British, Jonathan and Jackie Thomas, the…