From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 12 – Quarantine Edition Welcome to a very different kind of podcast episode. We’re recording this in late May 2020, after months of quarantine, and frankly, we need to talk…
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We’re Back! Catching Up on All Things British and What’s New at Anglotopia in 2022
From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 13 After nearly two years of radio silence, we’re back with the Anglotopia Podcast! We know—two years is a long time, and we owe you an explanation and, more importantly,…
A Love Letter to British Food: Why It’s Time to Forget the Old Stereotypes
From the Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 11 There’s a moment in every Anglophile’s journey when they realize the truth about British cuisine: everything you’ve heard is wrong. The tired jokes about bland food and questionable dishes?…
Back from Hiatus: Catching Up with British Culture and Commerce
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…
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…
