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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Julie Johnson

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have had a desire to travel abroad for many years. The likelihood of actually travelling abroad for me is pretty unrealistic, however if anyone wouldn’t mind tucking me into your suitcase, I’ll gladly go!

When I came across this book, I was excited to see that it is a true hidden gem. I feel like I’ve travelled to England through the pages of this book! The author has compiled an extremely thorough book of everything you need to know if you were planning a trip to England. She covers various legends and myths, hidden gem locations, the best places to eat and times to go, places to stay, how to manage converting money, best times to travel, best ways to travel and so much more! Terminology used there that might not be familiar is also defined.

Great resource and I’ll refer to it again if I ever do get the opportunity to actually travel there. In the meantime, I’ll live vicariously through the pages of this book!

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Toni Sellers

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming. This book ended up being exactly what I needed. Not only have I always wanted to go to England, but we are planning a trip next year, so perfect timing to have found this book. It really is full of everything you will need to plan your trip, and what to do while your there. With some great ways to keep your trip budget friendly. The author added some fantastic historical information as well as myths and legends. If you’re planning a trip or have always wanted to go to England than I definitely say grab this book to help, make your travel experience even better,

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland (The Hidden Gem Series) by Christy Nicholas -Review by Amber Howard

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden ScotlandScotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The photos in the book are stunning. I wish there were more. The myths and history that I learned was quite interesting. Scotland wasn’t on my list of countries places to visit but now it is. The superstitions and hidden gems was the best part. If you plan on visiting this is a great book to read before your trip.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Amber Howard

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve always wanted to visit Europe. It was fun learning about the history and folklore. There’s a list of authors, movies, photographers, music, etc. it was like getting a sneak peek to all that Europe has to offer.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Anantha Rusum

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is more like a travel guide to England. If you are planning your trip to England, read this in advance. It has a lot of historic information and some hidden gems, which as a regular tourist guide, you might not know about. It is backed up with a lot of historic details, myths and legends. It’s more a guide to the off beat travelers who want to explore “the lesser known places”. The book has a lot of detailed information , few of them perhaps is obsolete, but nevertheless a very good guiding book.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming is part of The Hidden Gems Series of travel books. I have enjoyed some of the author’s fiction books so was intrigued to read something a bit different that she’d written.

This book is for you if you’re thinking of visiting England and want some ideas of what to see or do. It’s particularly geared towards US American readers. I’d recommend reading this book early on, when you’re thinking about planning your trip, to get some inspiration and tips!

I did find the structuring of this book wasn’t quite to my taste. At times it gets repetitive, with the same information presented in multiple chapters, but this could help readers who are dipping in and out rather than reading the whole thing. Reflecting the author’s interests, the book begins with a whistlestop tour of “History and Myth”, “Superstitions and Beliefs” and “Gods and Saints”. While this is interesting, I would have liked to have this section more connected with the rest of the book, perhaps with an indication of where later in the book readers could learn more about places connected with the stories told.

It’s also worth being aware that this book is not comprehensive, and that some information may be out of date. The author notes that at least one of the restaurants she reviews is now closed, and talks about the cost of a trip in 2008. I was surprised that the extensive section on renting a car and driving in England had no mention of ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone), which is important to be aware of when planning transport. So while this book is great for getting ideas and inspiration, I would look for a more comprehensive travel guide or up-to-date information online as well.

This book gets four stars from me! Reading it feels like asking a friend who has been to England a lot to give you some advice before a trip and sitting back to soak in all their stories, tips and photographs.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Alison Risher

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful nonfiction read! I learned so much about England. I’m now determined to travel to England one day. There are so many things to see and do that I certainly never would have thought of on my own. You should read this book, if you want to be inspired to follow your travel dreams!

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Maisie Dickinson

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This travel guide explores the history and mythology or folklore of England, religion and photography, and food and sight-seeing. I’ve learnt about places and things such as Barter Books, the Banksy Street Art Tour, and the Wing Maze in Rutland. I’ve also learnt about booking flights, booking accommodation, and taking medication abroad. The book could be a bit repetitive at times but overall it was really interesting and insightful. I recommend this book because I learnt a lot about the country I was born and brought up in. I’ve added a lot of places to my bucket list and gathered some useful information for if I ever want to feature England in my own writing. ‘There are many times I’ve looked back on my photos and remembered a scene I had forgotten, relived a memory I had lost.’

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland – Review by Kerry Baker

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden ScotlandScotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having read the book this author had written about England, and having just booked a family trip to Scotland, I knew I had to read this book too. As with the other book, I found this one to be detailed and descriptive. The view point offered had such a refreshing feel to it and it felt like I was looking at Scotland from a locals eyes. I learnt about so many places from this book and it has really made me want to visit it.
This author really has found their niche in terms of their writing style. For this book, I found it so easy to imagine the places being described and it has made me excited to visit some of them this summer. This was a great travel guide that I am sure I will revisit in the future.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Kerry Baker

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have lived in England all my life and I am always looking for new ways to discover more about it. This book offered the perfect opportunity to do that. It felt like a refreshing and unique perspective, all told by an author whose writing style I have really come to appreciate. The way places were described was detailed and descriptive and I could easily imagine what the author was trying to portray.
This is the first non-fiction book that I have read by this author and I know it will definitely be one that I will revisit often. It have already marked out the places I want to visit based on this authors recommendations. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone that wants a different view of how to travel round the country.

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret- Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden ScotlandScotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dive into the mysterious Highlands of Scotland and hidden places. There are interesting facts about Scotland and hidden gems out of the tourist trap areas. This would be a great travel companion guide to take on a trip.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book has historical information with myths and legends to create a unique guide to England. There are useful tips to help you plan your best trip to England. A guide to visit places off the beaten path and discover great places and the way.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Hannah Porter

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England is a Travel guide to hidden gems and treasures for tourists. This is my first time reading work from this author. I often like to look at different tourist guilds to plan for trips that I hope to one day take. So seeing this I had to give it a try. I long to travel through Europe starting at England. When I was reading this, I found the author had a lot of good tidbits and information to give that I found helpful. I look forward to using it one day lmao hopefully soon! I especially loved to part on the budgeting and local deals. I love saving money when I can. I mean who doesn’t 😀.I would love to see what other work this author has. Like the Druid’s Brooch Series the author has created, it looks super interesting and that’s just from looking at the covers.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Tausha Treadway

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas. This is the 3rd book in the Hidden Gems Series and I have really enjoyed this series. Its very informative and interesting. I like it because it tells you about the hidden gem places that you might miss if going by a regular travel guide. This book also gives you a lot of history on England and all the nuances that make it so lovely. It also has lots of information about planning things and how that works in England. Being a foreign Country for us its a great guide that explains a lot of stuff that you wouldn’t normally find. The only bad thing about this book is you will want to book a trip to England immediately. I’m looking forward to the next one.

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden ScotlandScotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My family came from Scotland so this was fascinating to read. I enjoyed every minute of it. History, myths, locations, pictures, etc. were so delightful. This book is a treat to read even though I will never get to see Scotland. Thank you so much for sharing this.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Shelly Kittell

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really charming guide to England. The author does a really fascinating job of giving us history along with beautiful pictures and details of England. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to travel to England due to health but her book helps me to feel like I’m there. I really enjoyed reading some of early history of England. I have always been a fan of the early days.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series Book #3) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Angela Hayes

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

England: Cultured, Classic, Charming: A Guide to Hidden England is the third book in the Hidden Gems series by Christy Nicholas. This is another great travel guide in this informative series, with a lot of information on the different historical and interesting places to visit ‘off the beaten path’ around England.
Ms. Nichol’s has a keen eye for detail, and a passion for history, which when combined- makes for a comprehensive and detailed travel guide. She has incorporated the historical information with some myths and legends, as well as plenty of tips and insights to help you find some truly intriguing hidden gems- as well as help guide you on your travels.
With a comprehensive list from planning, research, packing, creating an itinerary, as well as tips on finding flights, accommodation, transportation, and even ways of dealing with jet-lag- Ms. Nicholas leaves no stone unturned.
So, if you are looking at travelling to England and want some incredibly helpful and insightful tips, as well as suggestions for more interesting places that you might not find in other travel guides, then this is definitely the book for you.
Happy Reading, and Happy Travels…

Thank you, Christy Nicholas!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland (The Hidden Gems Series Book #2) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Angela Hayes

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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden ScotlandScotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland is the second book in the Hidden Gems series by Christy Nicholas. This is a great travel guide with a lot of information on the different historical sites to visit ‘off the beaten path’ around the stunning Scottish countryside.
Ms. Nichol’s has a keen eye for detail, and passion for history, which when combined- makes for a comprehensive and detailed travel guide. She has incorporated the mythical, mystical, and historical sites and information with plenty of tips and insights to help you find some truly intriguing hidden gems.
If you are looking at travelling to Scotland and want to visit some of the more interesting places that you might not find in other travel guides, then this is definitely the book for you.
Happy Reading, and Happy Travels…

Thank you, Christy Nicholas!

 

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading. I enjoy this author’s writing skills that bring her stories to life. This is a book about this author’s journeys to England. Her descriptions make the place come to life and it was not hard to imagine yourself there with her. I enjoyed the things and places she shared. This is an easy book that will make you want to book a trip to England right away. This is an interesting book which I highly recommend.

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Jenni Bishop

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series)England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England is a Travel guide to hidden gems and treasures tourist would be interested to see. I know when I travel, I love to read and explore things like this.
There is 190 pages worth of and places to go that are full of history and not mainstream. Things to see and explore that is often hidden but worthy of mention. Useful tips from ways to travel, budgeting, food, drinks, and making sure to find a good bargain or two. Everything to make life easier for anyone wanting a stress-free plan.
If you like to go off the beaten track and make interesting discoveries along the way, then this is a useful guide can help you get there but it is also a little bit of a history lesson to get you inspired to want to see where it all unfolded.
Grab a copy and look to explore the English realms and heritages, the history, the lore, the culture, the beauty, the fun, the people.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas

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Have you ever dreamed of journeying through England, but despise off-the-shelf travel experiences? Unsure of which sites to pick when your visit is short? Battling with preparation but yearning for the freedom of exploration? With over twenty-five years traveling to England, author and seasoned traveler, Christy Nicholas, has transformed her love for the less explored corners of England’s picturesque countryside and bustling cities into a deep understanding of a nation rich with history and mystique. And now she’s here to share her insider knowledge for savoring the marvels of this truly striking country, allowing you to abandon the worry and dive deep into the essence of English culture.��England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming is your quintessential guide to unveiling the lesser-known jewels that will transport you to a place steeped in a history that shaped the world and entranced countless hearts. Nicholas’s experienced insight helps you traverse each county while avoiding the throngs, immersing yourself in his favorite spots, and reveling in the arresting splendor of the English countryside. Experience enchanting locations missed by many and return home invigorated after an adventure you’ll treasure forever.��In England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming, you’ll discover:
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Geological marvels such as the white cliffs of Dover, that add extraordinary moments to your unforgettable journey.
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Pragmatic tips for budgeting that make your once unattainable dream a tangible reality.
Detailed itineraries to help you optimize your precious time, suggestions for choosing from a plethora of must-see spots, and much, much more!
England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England is an enlightening travel handbook. If you enjoy escaping the usual routes, a friendly and approachable style, and creating lasting memories, then you’ll adore Christy Nicholas’s invaluable compendium.

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Christy Nicholas loves all things historical, especially if it has anything to do with Ireland, Scotland, England, or Iceland, and she writes historical fantasy, travel guides, and a book on writing craft. Her tales tend to the gritty, with bittersweet endings, and she’s never afraid to torture her characters. But there is beauty in all darkness, and she loves showing that, as well.

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