In this episode, Tyla is joined by special guest Kiara Conaghan - an Australian writer and digital nomad, who two years ago traded sunshine and beaches for the mystical forests and charming countryside villages of England, Scotland, and Wales. While most visitors to the UK tend to stick to the well-worn tourist trail, Kiara shares a more hidden side to the country. From prehistoric stone circles larger than Stonehenge to medieval villages where the Brontë sisters wrote their novels, our conversation uncovers the UK's lesser-known treasures and magical places that await curious travellers. So grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and prepare to escape to the hidden gems of England, Scotland, and Wales! In this episode, you'll learn… Why Kiara chose to travel nomadically throughout the UK instead of settling in London like most AustraliansHow to use house sitting to discover authentic local communities and hidden villages tourists never findWhy Avebury is more magical than Stonehenge and allows you to walk right up to 5,000-year-old stonesHidden English gems - including Wells, Winchester, and York - that offer authentic medieval charm without the tourist crowdsWhat makes the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales a landscape steeped in Druid history and Celtic folkloreWhy Conwy Castle and Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia should be on every traveller's Wales itineraryHow Scottish folklore and history create a genuinely haunted, eerie atmosphere throughout the HighlandsWhy the Orkney Isles offer some of the most incredible prehistoric sites in the worldThe best ways to get around the UK using trains, coaches, and local buses when you don't have a carWhy October is the perfect month to visit for autumn colours, fewer crowds, and ideal weatherA two-week suggested itinerary hitting Bath, Avebury, Conwy, York, and Edinburgh with day trips to the Yorkshire Dales, Highlands, and Isle of SkyeWhy staying in YHA hostels helps you find off-the-beaten-path locations in countryside settingsLinks & Places Mentioned Custom Trip Planning ServicesAvebury (Wiltshire)Wells (Somerset)Glastonbury (Somerset)Winchester (Hampshire)York (Yorkshire)Howarth (Yorkshire - Brontë sisters village)Isle of Anglesey (North Wales)Conwy Castle (North Wales)Betws-y-Coed (Snowdonia, Wales)Orkney Isles (Scotland)YHA Hostels (UK accommodation)National Express (UK coach service)What's next? ✨ Book a Trip Consultation - let's start planning your dream trip to Europe! ✨ Browse and download our collection of FREE itineraries at travelwithtyla.com ✨ Follow on Instagram @travelwith.tyla for more Europe travel inspiration ✨ Email info@travelwithtyla.com with any questions, trip reports, or feedback ✨ Subscribe so you never miss a future episode! Support the show
